Automotive | Trade and Industry Development

TX: Toyota Announces $3.6B Expansion, 2,000 New Jobs at its San Antonio Plant
News Jul 07, 2026
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced it will invest $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio manufacturing campus with a second vehicle assembly ...
AL: Italian Auto Industry Supplier Vulcaflex to Open First U.S.Facility in Auburn, Creating 130 Jobs
News Jun 23, 2026
Vulcaflex S.p.A, an Italian manufacturer of synthetic leathers used in the automotive industry, is opening its first U.S. facility in Auburn. The almo...
Industry and Site Selection Have Heavily Committed to EVs – Now What?
Article Jun 17, 2026 | By: Daniel Young
For the leaders of EV and battery businesses that are experiencing change and slowdowns, it’s import...
From Advanced Manufacturing to Agtech: Illinois is Built to Deliver
Article Jun 17, 2026 | By: The State of Illinois
From quantum and life sciences to transportation, distribution and logistics, the State of Illinois’...
South Carolina: The State for Success
Article Jun 17, 2026 | By: State of South Carolina
Alongside its aerospace, agribusiness and automotive industries, South Carolina has been leading the...
Your Next Automotive Site May Already Be Gone
Article Jun 17, 2026 | By: Didi Caldwell
Automotive site selection used to be about identifying the best location among many viable options. ...
Indiana is Open for Business
Article Jun 17, 2026 | By: State of Indiana
Life sciences have been identified as a core growth engine, anchored by Fortune 500 leaders, innovat...
Alabama’s Economic Prowess Is Being Heard Around the World
Article Jun 17, 2026 | By: State of Alabama
The Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy program aims to accelerate the development of ...
Mississippi’s Momentum Is Built to Last
Article Jun 17, 2026 | By: State of Mississippi
Success is orchestrated by leadership that values the companies investing in Mississippi and bringin...
AL: Kamtec Auto USA to Bring $9.2 Million Investment, 50 Jobs to Auburn
News Jun 05, 2026
South Korean automotive supplier Kamtec Auto USA announced this week it will open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Auburn.