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More auto plant shutdowns for COVID-19

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Honda transmission and engine plants in North America that serve Honda auto plants also will suspend production for the same time period. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) has already suspended production in all areas, for all shifts, on 18 March, following the confirmation of a case of COVID-19 among its workforce.

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Hyundai Mobis to invest $926M in EV systems plant in Georgia

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Hyundai Mobis’ investment project in Bryan County reflects an acceleration in the development of the EV supply chain in Georgia’s auto industry. The plant supplies automotive manufacturers with complete cockpit modules, chassis modules, as well as bumper assemblies.

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Ohio State takes first place in DOE/GM EcoCAR 3 competition

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For the second leg of competition, teams headed to southern California for track events, including autocross, acceleration, and consumer appeal at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. Industry and government officials judged the presentations. Snap-on Tools; Siemens PLM Software; GKN Driveline; Transportation Research Center (TRC, Inc.);

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Hyundai reaches 10M mark for Elantra/Avante worldwide

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Elantra is Hyundai’s first model, and one of only 10 cars in the history of the auto industry to reach 10 million sales. In the US market, Elantra won the prestigious North American Car of the Year award in 2012 and is built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in Montgomery, Ala.

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Mercedes EV plant in Alabama narrowly declines to join UAW, bucking trend

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Mercedes-Benz kicks off EQS SUV production in Alabama (Source: Mercedes-Benz) Hot on the heels of a historic victory where VW workers in Tennessee voted to join the United Auto Workers union , Mercedes workers in Vance, Alabama have narrowly voted against joining UAW themselves. However, not all is bad for UAW in Alabama.

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Gas War: 25 States Sue EPA Over Updated Emissions Regulations

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& They’ve been joined by Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming in the suit.& Swelling vehicle prices was another issue.&

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