In recent years, the Yellowhammer State has emerged as a pre-eminent location for prospective automotive manufacturing companies. Alabama’s successful efforts to attract automotive suppliers was bolstered Tuesday, when a multimillion-dollar manufacturing plant held its grand opening in Athens. A joint venture, formed by Toyota Boshoku AKI and Systems Automotive Interiors Alabama, is a $50 million … Continue reading Ivey: Mazda Toyota created ‘domino effect’ for state’s automotive industry