What is Hyundai's $26 billion US investment for?

Hyundai is putting $26 billion into US manufacturing, with $500 million of that landing in Alabama for hybrid and extended-range electric vehicle production.

What did Ford, JPMorgan Chase and the state of Michigan announce?

Ford signed a $3 billion manufacturing deal with JPMorgan Chase and the state of Michigan.

What are GM and LG doing in Tennessee?

GM and LG are adding 500 jobs in Tennessee to expand LMR battery production.

What does California's new dealer pricing law require?

California's new law, which took effect the day of the report, requires dealers to post the full price of a vehicle up front, with no grace period before enforcement begins.

Episode · Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 3:58

A Twenty-Six Billion Dollar Week for Hyundai

Hyundai is putting twenty-six billion dollars into US manufacturing this week, and five hundred million of it has a zip code: Alabama, for hybrid and extended-range EV production. The same week carries a run of other industrial commitments, from GM and LG's Tennessee expansion to Ford's three-billion-dollar tie-up with JPMorgan and the state of Michigan, all reported by CBT News and Automotive Dive. Walser Automotive Group closes on three Twin Cities stores, and California's full-price disclosure law takes effect for dealers statewide, NBC Los Angeles reports. Nissan's hybrid push gets its own notice from CarBuzz, and Auto Remarketing flags fuel costs already moving used values. Across the Atlantic, Motor Trader logs three separate UK store openings in a single news cycle. None of it changes a deal desk by Monday morning, but all of it sets the terms for the next one.