JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia—Rosie the Riveter has come to Saudi Arabia. Arabian Vehicles & Trucks Industry Co. Ltd. (AVI), a division of the Zahid Group, has begun employing women at its assembly plant in King Abdullah Economic City.

BOLINGBROOK, IL—Hyzon Motors, a New York-based company that develops hydrogen-powered commercial trucks, will begin producing fuel cells here later this year.

BESSEMER, AL—Automotive supplier Valeo North America will invest $5 million to open a new assembly plant here, creating 70 jobs.

STUTTGART, Germany—Daimler Truck AG and engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. have established a global strategic partnership to produce and develop engines for commercial vehicles.

LOUISVILLE, KY—Ford Motor Co. will once again shut down its Louisville Assembly Plant for a week, this time due to weather-related parts shortages.

BUFFALO, WV—Toyota Motor Co. will invest $210 million to upgrade its assembly plant here. The project is expected to increase the plant’s capacity and create 100 new jobs.

BELVIDERE, IL—Production at Stellantis’ assembly plant here came to a halt on Monday due to the widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts. The shutdown is expected to last a week.