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$50B in Announced Automotive Investments Sparks Debate Over Actual Plant Growth

Experts reveal a more complicated truth about the surge.

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China's Carmakers Rely on Overseas Markets as Monthly Domestic Sales Decline Continues

China faces increasing skepticism from trade partners who fear it's undermining their domestic industries and trade balance.

October 12, 2026

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How General Motors Is Simulating Its Way to Autonomous Driving

Will GM's "eyes off" system be ready by 2028?

October 12, 2026

Elderly Couple Sues Automaker, Says Plant Drove Them from Their Home

This wasn't the first issue with the project.

October 12, 2026

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Steel Tubing Manufacturer Expanding in Oklahoma

The company serves the automotive, oil and gas, power generation and agriculture industries.

October 8, 2026

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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

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Honda Develops Underlaying Technology for In-Motion Wireless Charging of EVs

October 8, 2026

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Hyundai Affiliate's $560M Georgia Expansion to Include New Plant

October 8, 2026

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Driverless Electric Trucks Moving Freight Daily on Ohio Roads

October 7, 2026

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80-Year-Old Electrical Components Maker Moves HQ to Michigan

October 7, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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G7 Nations Agree to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil, Including Diesel

October 2, 2026

Wireless Andon for Line Stations, Free to Try for 60 Days

Wireless Andon for Line Stations, Free to Try for 60 Days

One press pages Materials, Maintenance or Quality. Escalates if nobody comes.

October 1, 2026

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The Semiconductor Industry Is Scaling Fast. Can Its Supply Chain Keep Up?

Semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales are forecasted to reach $165.9 billion in 2026.

October 1, 2026

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Senate Stalls Bill to Permanently Ban Chinese Cars Until After Midterms

See what the legislation would do.

October 1, 2026

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Commercial EV Maker Receives $300M Order From FedEx

The deal includes 2,000 trucks that will serve as one-for-one replacements for conventional vehicles.

October 1, 2026

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Thailand Targets EV Chip Supply Chain With $80B Semiconductor Strategy

The three-phase roadmap prioritizes photonics, power semiconductors and sensors.

October 1, 2026

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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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Indian-Owned Mining Company Plans $15B Steel Factory in Iowa

It is expected to produce 10 million tons annually.

September 29, 2026

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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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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

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Which 2026 Tariffs Can Manufacturers Recover?

Manufacturers could recover millions in 2026 tariff costs through duty drawback, but most never file.

September 28, 2026

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Volkswagen EV Hits 92 Countries in 16 Months to Set World Record

The vehicle navigated nearly 100,000 kilometers.

September 28, 2026

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Trump Administration Lowers Fuel Economy Standards for Automakers

News of the revised standards immediately drew rebukes from environmentalists.

September 28, 2026

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

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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

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Aurora Outlines 2030 Vision to Scale to 30,000 Driverless Trucks

The company nearly doubled its driverless customers in 2026.

September 25, 2026