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Alabama's Year of the Auto: $3.3 billion, 5,400 jobs
By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com |
May 30, 2018
Alabama's auto industry is in the midst of a white hot streak, as all of its major auto manufacturers have announced expansions within the last 14 months.
In addition, a new vehicle plant began production in April, and a major joint manufacturing enterprise was announced in January.
In all, it's worth a look back at Alabama's Year of the Auto.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Dolester Miles bought a pair of black slacks and a sequined blouse to wear to the James Beard Foundation awards ceremony in Chicago this month.
She wanted to look nice, even though she didn't think she was going to be chosen pastry chef of the year.