U.S. auto manufacturing is entering 2026 leaner than it was a year ago and with less room for disruption. Federal labor data shows employment in motor vehicles and parts manufacturing fell by roughly ...
China is investing heavily in fully-automated manufacturing plants for products like smartphones, cars, and more. Several companies in America already integrate A.I. and robotics into their production ...
Average weekly hours in auto manufacturing remained around 42.8 hours at the end of 2025, close to where they were a year earlier. Production data helps explain why. Federal Reserve figures show U.S.