Nothing has been confirmed yet.
The reports indicate the South Korean car manufacturer is attempting to fill a need for more crossover vehicles in the North American market by building a new facility that would pump out 300,000 utility vehicles by as early at 2017.
Hyundai has not yet publicly released any plans for a second plant. Montgomery is already home to the first Hyundai plant plant in the U.S. which produces the popular Sonata and Elantra models. The current plant employs more than 3,000 people.
The Alabama Department of Commerce says it has no comment. Montgomery city and county leaders have not addressed the reports. The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce says it is aware of the articles, but adds it has a policy against discussing any economic development project until the time is right.
http://www.wsfa.com/story/28406384/reports-second-hyundai-plant-to-be-built-in-montgomery
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