automotive manufacturing

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Production Restarts at Honda’s Wuhan Plant

March 16, 2020

WUHAN, China — Honda Motor Co. said it has partially resumed four-wheel vehicle production here, the epicenter of the new coronavirus outbreak, after obtaining permission from local authorities.

Geely to Invest $326 Million in Satellite Manufacturing Plant

March 13, 2020

HONG KONG — Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. said it is investing $326 million in a new satellite manufacturing plant in China in efforts to provide more accurate data for autonomous vehicles.

FCA Assembly Plant Receives Silver Designation

February 19, 2020

BELVIDERE, IL — The FCA Belvidere assembly plant, home of the Jeep Cherokee, is the latest plant to be designated silver in the company's World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program.

Toyota Invests $1M in Workforce Program

February 6, 2020

GIBSON COUNTY, IN —Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana has announced a $1 million commitment over the next four years to a new, regional workforce program in Gibson County.

New Nickel Hybrid Technique Developed at Purdue University

January 29, 2020

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – Purdue University innovators have created a hybrid technique to fabricate a new form of nickel that may help the future production of lifesaving medical devices, high-tech devices and vehicles with strong corrosion-resistant protection. The Purdue technique involves a process where high-yield electrodeposition is applied on certain conductive substrates.

Decentralized Control Lends Flexibilityto GM Plant

General Motors Investing $6.7 Million in NY Plant

January 20, 2020

TONAWANDA, NY — General Motors will invest $6.7 million in its engine plant here to upgrade production systems.

Toyota Completes $1.3 Billion Project in Indiana

January 20, 2020

PRINCETON, IN – Toyota Indiana has invested an additional $700 million and added 150 new jobs to complete the transformation of its plant modernization project, first announced in January 2017.

First Ambulance Manufacturer Awarded a Green Certification from TRA

January 10, 2020

American Emergency Vehicles, part of the REV Group and manufacturer of Type I, II, III and Medium-Duty ambulances, announced its vehicles are now Certified Green by TRA Certification, making them the first ambulance manufacturer to receive this certification.

Ford's Michigan Plants Get $1.45 Billion Investment

December 20, 2019

DEARBORN, MI —Ford announced it would invest a total of $1.45 billion in two Southeast Michigan plants and create 3,000 union production jobs.

Hyundai to Add 200 Jobs, New Vehicle at Assembly Plant

November 27, 2019

MONTGOMERY, AL—Hyundai executives recently announced plans to add a new vehicle to the production lineup as part of a $410 million expansion project that will create 200 jobs at the company's manufacturing plant here.