HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Toyota Alabama started assembly of three cutting-edge differentials, engineered to elevate Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra, and the Toyota Sequoia.
The new production lines will create 350 new jobs which is the result of a $282 million investment announced in 2024 and Toyota’s commitment to reinvesting profits in its U.S. operations.
“These new product lines highlight Toyota Alabama’s flexibility and reinforce the company’s commitment to our team and the Huntsville community,” said Marc Perry, Toyota Alabama president. “Toyota Alabama team members dedicated themselves to mastering the new processes and techniques needed for these products, and they are fully prepared to tackle the exciting challenge of machining and assembling differentials.”
A differential enables the wheels on the same axle to rotate at varying speeds. This helps ensure smooth, safer handling by allowing the outer wheel to travel a longer distance than the inner wheel when navigating a turn.
“There’s a real energy that comes with being part of new product lines at the plant,” said Alex Potter, a Toyota Alabama team member of nearly two years. “Our plant is known as an engine powerhouse, and we are confident our proven success will carry over to assembling these new differentials.”
In addition to differentials, Toyota Alabama supplies engines for seven of the nine Toyota vehicles assembled in North America, accounting for nearly half of all engines assembled in the region.
The expansion is creating more than 350 new, high-quality jobs at the Huntsville plant. Toyota Alabama began the new differential production in October 2025.
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