Mazda Toyota Manufacturing in Huntsville, Alabama, has produced its one-millionth vehicle, reaching the milestone five years after the first crossover rolled off its assembly line. The joint venture plant builds two compact crossovers, the Mazda CX-50 and Toyota Corolla Cross, and employs 4,500 team members.
Alabama Plant Marks Major Production Milestone
The facility divides its production capacity between the Mazda CX-50 and Toyota Corolla Cross. Reaching one million vehicles marks a major achievement for the Alabama operation and its workforce.
The milestone also underscores the manufacturing partnership between Mazda and Toyota at the Huntsville plant.
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Announces $120,000 in Local Grants
To mark the production milestone, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing announced $120,000 in grant funding for educational organizations in the Huntsville area that support workforce development.
Grant recipients include Calhoun Community College, Kids to Love, Morgan County Schools and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturer’s Association.
Joint Venture Supports Both Automakers
The Alabama facility is part of the manufacturing partnership between Mazda and Toyota. Sharing development and production costs allows the two automakers to build vehicles through a joint operation.
With one million vehicles produced and funding directed toward local educational organizations, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing marked a production milestone while investing in the surrounding community.
