WASHINGTON—U.S. officials are in discussions with major manufacturers, including automakers, about expanding domestic production of military equipment, as concerns grow over defense supply levels, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
KANSAS CITY, KS—General Motors will invest $30 million in workforce training at its Fairfax Assembly Plant to support the launch of three new vehicles and expand manufacturing flexibility at the facility.
TUSCALOOSA, AL —
Mercedes-Benz will invest $4 billion in its Tuscaloosa, AL, assembly plant by 2030, reinforcing the facility’s role as a central hub in the company’s global SUV production network.
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Auto industry investment is shifting to fewer, larger projects that carry significantly greater capital exposure and financial risk, according to a new report.
BIRMINGHAM, AL--Alabama’s auto sector has taken off in the past 20 years. From next to nothing, it has become the fifth-largest state for auto manufacturing, fueled by German and Asian carmakers, and it's growing. With new jobs coming, analysts expect Alabama to move up in state auto manufacturing rankings in coming years.
LAFAYETTE, IN--Subaru of Indiana Automotive unveiled its new Subaru Ascent, which will be manufactured at the automaker’s assembly plant here. To support the increased production, the company plans to create up to 200 new jobs by 2018.
