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Stacked polished metal tubes and pipes arranged diagonally showing circular openings and reflective surfaces
Automotive
Steel Tubing Manufacturer Expanding in Oklahoma
The company serves the automotive, oil and gas, power generation and agriculture industries.
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Aluminum engine cylinder head with circular bore opening and mounting bolt holes
Automotive
Yamaha Motor Adopts Recycled Aluminum Alloy for All-Aluminum DiASil Cylinders
The company estimates the transition will reduce CO2 emissions by about 47,000 tons annually.
October 8, 2026
Wireless power transfer charging system installed under vehicle chassis with illuminated receiver panel
Automotive
Honda Develops Underlaying Technology for In-Motion Wireless Charging of EVs
Including large commercial vehicles.
October 8, 2026
Hyundai Transys modern corporate headquarters building with glass facade and landscaped grounds under blue sky
Automotive
Hyundai Affiliate's $560M Georgia Expansion to Include New Plant
The company expects the project to add 320 jobs.
October 8, 2026
White autonomous semi-truck with black cabin parked on a paved road with green fields and cloudy sky in background
Automotive
Driverless Electric Trucks Moving Freight Daily on Ohio Roads
Part of a project that aims to prepare Ohio and Indiana's interstates for automated freight.
October 7, 2026
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Automotive
80-Year-Old Electrical Components Maker Moves HQ to Michigan
The company operates in 14 countries and employs more than 6,500 people globally.
October 7, 2026
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Light blue Nissan Ariya electric SUV driving on a mountain road with scenic hills in the background
5 Future Vehicles to Watch For
October 7, 2026
Five VinFast electric vehicles displayed on a rooftop with city skyline backdrop and Manufacturing Now branding
EV Maker Emphasizes 'Commitment' to U.S. Market Despite Cratering Sales
October 7, 2026
Formula 1 racing cars competing on a wet track in rainy conditions, with red and black vehicles leading the field.
F1 Cars' Software Struggles Delay Race Start
October 6, 2026
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Leaders From GM, Corning Join Manufacturing Leadership Council Board of Governors
October 6, 2026
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Nearly 1,400 Laid Off at Truck Factory in Ohio
October 5, 2026
1967 Camaro pace car with open hood revealing engine, featured in 48-hour driving challenge
Restoring a 1967 Camaro Pace Car That Has Been Sitting for Over 50 Years
October 5, 2026
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Toyota Unveils Battery Center of North America at Michigan R&D Campus
October 5, 2026
Green and blue fuel pump nozzles labeled Petrol and Diesel at a gas station dispenser
G7 Nations Agree to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil, Including Diesel
October 2, 2026
Close-up of a hawk with yellow eye-ring and beak against Ford blue logo background, labeled 'El Charro'
Ford Factory Hires Hawk to Fight Off Pigeons
October 2, 2026
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The Semiconductor Industry Is Scaling Fast. Can Its Supply Chain Keep Up?
October 1, 2026
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Senate Stalls Bill to Permanently Ban Chinese Cars Until After Midterms
October 1, 2026
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Commercial EV Maker Receives $300M Order From FedEx
October 1, 2026
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October 1, 2026
Aerial view of Ultium Cells manufacturing facility with branded signage and loading docks under blue sky
Automotive
GM Joint Venture Retooling Tennessee Plant for ‘World-First’ Battery Production
The project is part of a planned $1B investment in the site.
September 30, 2026
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Operations
Indian-Owned Mining Company Plans $15B Steel Factory in Iowa
It is expected to produce 10 million tons annually.
September 29, 2026
Industrial steel forge with glowing molten metal and sparks in manufacturing facility
Automotive
Green Steel Maker's New Facility Will Produce 10,000 Tons of High-Purity Iron
Hertha Metals raised $134 million to support its construction.
September 29, 2026
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Operations
From Motorcycles to Booze, U.S. Ban on $1B Worth of Canadian Imports Goes Into Effect
The ban further escalates the trade war with America's longtime ally and trading partner.
September 29, 2026
Aerial view of shipping port with cargo cranes, stacked containers, and docked vessel at waterfront terminal
Automotive
Which 2026 Tariffs Can Manufacturers Recover?
Manufacturers could recover millions in 2026 tariff costs through duty drawback, but most never file.
September 28, 2026
Five men pose with yellow Volkswagen Giti electric commercial vehicle and Guinness World Record certificate at outdoor event
Automotive
Volkswagen EV Hits 92 Countries in 16 Months to Set World Record
The vehicle navigated nearly 100,000 kilometers.
September 28, 2026
Row of white and red Ford pickup trucks parked in outdoor dealership lot with clear sky
Automotive
Trump Administration Lowers Fuel Economy Standards for Automakers
News of the revised standards immediately drew rebukes from environmentalists.
September 28, 2026
Police raid manufacturing facility with Today in Manufacturing Episode 287 badge and phoenix logo, sponsored by Siemens
Automotive
Underground Vinyl Plant Busted; F-150's Gas Tank Problem; America's Transformer Crisis | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 287
Also on the podcast, tire maker expands with autonomous robots, bacteria evolves to eat industrial pollution and manufacturers move past pilots to scale AI deployments.
September 28, 2026
Two white autonomous semi-trucks with cargo containers driving on a highway at sunset with a port and palm trees in the background
Automotive
Carrier Alliance Awards Tesla the Largest Electric Truck Order in U.S. History
Kenworth, RIDE and Volvo are included in the deal as secondary OEMs.
September 23, 2026
Blue Peterbilt semi-truck with white refrigerated cargo trailer driving on highway
Automotive
Aurora Outlines 2030 Vision to Scale to 30,000 Driverless Trucks
The company nearly doubled its driverless customers in 2026.
September 25, 2026
Volkswagen logo on dealership signage with blue and white circular emblem design
Automotive
Volkswagen to Recall 2.86M VW, Audi Models
A screw's failure could cause serious issues.
September 25, 2026
Two men examine vintage cars in showroom with text 'Assess & Caress Cheap & Cheerful'
Automotive
Exploring the History of 3 Cheap and Cheerful Classics
See where they rank in the market.
September 24, 2026
Rivian R1S electric SUV parked on a mountain overlook at sunset with rolling hills in background
Automotive
Rivian R2 vs. Tesla Model Y in Electric SUV Showdown
Rivian challenges Tesla's title as the sales king of small electric SUVs.
September 24, 2026
Workers in protective gear spray coating the interior of a vehicle during industrial manufacturing process
Automotive
Water-Based Coating System Delayed Automaker's Air Supply Unit Replacement by 10 Years
Saving an estimated millions of dollars in early replacement costs.
September 24, 2026