CHICAGO, IL—Governor Pritzker pointed to the positive impact the decision will have on the state, saying it will provide good-paying jobs for Illinoisans while bolstering the automotive industry.
BELVIDERE, IL—UAW leaders credited the success to members’ solidarity, including rallies, grievances, and ongoing advocacy. They highlighted the role of Antonio Filosa, Stellantis' North American COO, in fostering a collaborative relationship.
CHARLOTTE, NC—Aptyx, a global leader in life sciences manufacturing, has acquired Medical Murray’s Charlotte, NC, facility, a hub for catheter-based interventional products and transcatheter implants.
SHANGHAI, China—Shen Bo, COMAC's Deputy General Manager, announced during the annual “Two Sessions” plenary parliamentary meeting in Shanghai on January 17, 2025, that the company plans to achieve a production capacity of 50 C919 aircraft by 2025.
DETROIT, MI—Whitmer and bipartisan leaders vowed to defend Michigan’s automotive leadership and prevent Chinese-subsidized vehicles from undermining the U.S. market.
SPARTANBURG, SC—The expansion, which increased the assembly hall by over 50%, positions the plant to produce fully electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles as part of BMW's "Technology Openness Approach."
LAS VEGAS, NV—“For me, it’s quite exciting,” Toyoda said. “I’m looking forward to seeing how they cooperate and develop innovative, competitive products. This would be a positive step not just for Japan but for the global automotive market.”
SMYRNA, TN—Nissan has started production of the redesigned 2025 Murano at its Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Tennessee, marking the milestone with a ceremony on December 3, 2024.
