Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Thursday announced details on its plans to convert a once-idled transmission plant in Kokomo to build engines.

Frankfort-based NHK Seating is a supplier for Subaru of Indiana Automotive, which last week announced a $158 million expansion for its plant in nearby Lafayette.

Auto correspondent Casey Williams says the Avalon TRD is far from a sports car, but it seduces drivers with a chassis that balances handling and comfort, enough power to slip it down the road, and interior accommodations on par with legit luxury cars.

The recalls are the latest in a litany of problems that can cause engines to burn in models made by Kia and affiliated South Korean automaker Hyundai.

The recall covers certain F-150 trucks with LED headlights from the 2018 through 2020 model years.

The company says the $158 million investment will help reduce costs and increase growth at the facility.

Since the plant began operation in 1989, its annual production has increased from 67,000 vehicles to a projected 410,000 vehicles in 2020.

Auto correspondent Casey Williams says the Rebels interior is an even blend of the Laramie luxury and Wrangler spray-out ruggedness.

James Hinchcliffe will return to Andretti Autosport for three races during the 2020 season -- the road course race at Indy, the Indy 500 and at Texas Motor Speedway.

Roush Fenway Racing released an update Tuesday, about 20 hours after the South Bend native's car slammed into the wall at nearly 200 mph, flipped, got T-boned by another car, flipped several more times and skidded to a halt in flames.