KARIEGA, South Africa—Plant Kariega, part of Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA), has set a new production record of 167,084 vehicles in 2024, surpassing its previous high of 161,954 vehiclesachieved in 2019.
COLOMIERS, France—Daher has opened the Daher Learning Center in Colomiers, near Toulouse, France. The Daher Learning Center can accommodate up to 40 learners simultaneously, offering customized programs for key technical roles, including systems mechanics, assembly fitters, and cabin integrators.
CHARLESTON, SC—Boeing announced a $1 billion investment in its South Carolina 787 Dreamliner manufacturing plant, aiming to upgrade infrastructure and create 500 new jobs over the next five years. The move comes as the company works to recover from a challenging 2024 and ramp up production.
GEORGETOWN, KY—In February, the automaker unveiled a $1.3 billion investment at the same site, aimed at producing an all-new three-row electric SUV for the U.S. market.
SEATTLE, WA—In November, Boeing delivered just 13 commercial jets—less than a quarter of the 56 aircraft delivered during the same month last year. This decline follows the production shutdown caused by the strike involving 33,000 factory workers.
QUERETARO, Mexico—This marks Can-Am’s return to motorcycle manufacturing after a nearly 40-year hiatus, with the launch of two all-electric models: the Origin dual-sport and the Pulse roadster.
COOKEVILLE, TN—Tennessee Tech University has been awarded a nearly $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy as part of a $45 million initiative to advance electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling.
CANTON, MS—This holiday season, Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant provided 100 Thanksgiving food boxes to Madison Countians Allied Against Poverty (MadCAAP) and donated a TITAN truck to enhance the nonprofit’s outreach programs.