 And a new report shows foreign automakers have had an estimated $14.5 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama just this year. The report says the combined total of vehicles produced by Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Mazda, and Hyundai have outpaced the number of domestic vehicles made in Detroit. The latest data also shows international automakers directly employ more than 17,000 Alabama workers. I'm Leah Brandon.