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SEOUL— The U.S. has agreed to release the workers, who will be flown home once paperwork is finalized. President Trump defended the raid, saying the workers were in the country illegally and that the U.S. should train its own citizens for advanced manufacturing roles.

DETROIT—The company noted that the AI-driven approach is enhancing enterprise-wide efficiency and positioning GM with a competitive advantage in navigating today’s dynamic global market.

DETROIT— “General Motors is making strategic production adjustments in alignment with expected slower EV industry growth and customer demand by leveraging our flexible ICE and EV manufacturing footprint,” the company said in a statement.

QUÉBEC, Canada—Laserax has launched a new line of UV lasers with a wide power range (1 to 55 watts) and full ultrafast pulse capabilities.

MERSEYSIDE, England—Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has temporarily suspended production at its Halewood plant in Merseyside, near Liverpool, and shut down its global IT infrastructure in response to a cybersecurity incident first reported on September 1.

The company says its new midsized electric pickup, priced at $30,000, represents a “Model T Moment” that will make EVs available to more people.

Identifying product cost is essential for controlling margins and achieving long-term financial success.

DEARBORN, MI—Ford engineers are using vision systems technology to address quality issues, according to a recent U.S. patent.

Lawmakers in every state in the union have filed legislation to ensure that consumers have access to the parts, tools, and documentation needed to repair their stuff. This year alone, right-to-repair legislation is being actively debated in 24 states.

PLANO, TX—Toyota Motor Corp. is expanding an on-site childcare program at its U.S. factories.