Investments will focus on expanding manufacturing capabilities, advancing future technologies, and enhancing energy infrastructure.
April 1, 2025
SEOUL—Hyundai Motor Group will invest $21 billion in the United States from 2025 to 2028. The investment reflects Hyundai’s strategic focus on expanding its manufacturing capabilities, advancing future technologies, and enhancing energy infrastructure in America. Since entering the U.S. market in 1986, the Korean automaker has invested approximately $20.5 billion in this country.
DEBRECEN, Hungary—Key advancements include just-in-sequence delivery to the production line, modularized components, a simplified wiring harness, digital quality checks integrated directly into the production line, and an innovative cockpit assembly.
BOWLING GREEN, KY—Investigators believe at least nine individuals were involved in the heist, using a hole cut in a chain-link fence to drive the stolen cars off the lot. More arrests are expected as police work to identify the remaining suspects. Walker has no known ties to the GM plant.
DURHAN, NC—IPS Adhesives, a manufacturer of high-performance structural adhesives, has launched SCIGRIP® SG2000 in North America. This two-part methyl methacrylate adhesive (1:1 mix ratio) is designed for ease of use, offering an extended working time of 100-120 minutes.
BERLIN—Mercedes-Benz’s oldest factory, which was built in the late 1800s, has deployed some of the most advanced manufacturing technology in the world, including humanoid robots.
SEOUL, Korea/NASHVILLE, TN—This deal, SK On's first partnership with a Japanese automaker, contributes to U.S. manufacturing growth, supporting 1,700 jobs, and involves a $661 million investment from SK On. This investment is in addition to Nissan's $500 million investment in EV production at Canton.