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An assembly process that once required seven people now needs just two.

MONTGOMERY, AL—While the Montgomery facility has the capacity to build nearly 400,000 vehicles annually and maintains a consistent monthly output, the company has shifted its strategy to prioritize U.S. sales. 

AMSTERDAM—In an effort to create a more circular economy, automotive supplier Valeo has agreed to supply two remanufactured components to Stellantis: an LED headlamp and an infotainment display screen.

Hyundai Motor Group's new, state-of-the-art assembly plant in Ellabell, Georgia held its grand opening earlier this year. The factory will produce electric and hybrid vehicles under the Hyundai, Genesis and Kia nameplates.

SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, Mexico—Workers at General Motors’ assembly plant here have begun voting this week on whether to join the National Auto Workers Union (SINTTIA) labor union. 

HAYWARD, CA—Amazon subsidiary Zoox Inc. has opened a new assembly plant here to produce robotaxis. 

Waymo is partnering with automotive supplier Magna International to double its fleet of robotaxis over the next year.

CHICAGO—Tesla Inc. produces the “most American” vehicle, according to a recent study by Cars.com that analyzed where cars were assembled.

PRINCETON, IN—The landmark unit—a 2025 Toyota Sienna Platinum—was completed earlier this month at the Princeton facility, underscoring the plant’s role in Toyota’s commitment to vehicle electrification.

MUNICH—MAN Truck & Bus has officially launched a series of production of its battery-electric trucks at the company’s main manufacturing facility in Munich. For the first time, electric and diesel trucks will be assembled on the same production line in a fully integrated, flexible process.