After sitting idle for weeks or even months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. assembly plants have finally restarted production, albeit with the occasional hiccup.

Growing sustainability and resilience concerns brought about by trade war uncertainty and the COVID-19 pandemic have companies looking for ways to mitigate risk and increase agility.

DRESDEN, Germany—A recent project in Germany called RadarGlass integrates sensors into front headlights.

GHENT, Belgium—Volvo has started to assemble the XC40 Recharge SUV at its plant here.

LONG BEACH, CA—Toyota and Hino are working on a joint project to develop a Class 8 fuel cell electric truck.

Every motorist uses rearview mirrors whenever they get behind the wheel. In fact, most people look at them every few seconds as they drive. However, few ever give those ubiquitous devices much thought.

DETROIT—General Motors is ramping up its electric vehicle production plans.

MACUNGIE, PA—Mack Trucks has completed an $84 million overhaul of its plant here to improve production quality, efficiency and worker safety.