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Manufacturing Important Again. Tell Washington

Manufacturing is the most important sector for a strong economy, according to a new opinion poll released today in conjunction with a session on Global Manufacturing at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars. Continue reading

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to Expand UK Manufacturing Plant

The expansion of the BMW owned company follows from what Rolls-Royce characterizes as significant growth in worldwide sales during the last 18 months, including record sales of 2,711 models in 2010, and a greater demand from customers for customized Rolls-Royce Ghost and Phantom models. Total investment in the project will be about £10 million, which will be completed in late 2012. Continue reading

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GM Adding 2,500 Jobs in Michigan to Build Malibu, Impala

General Motors said today that it is adding two shifts and about 2,500 hourly and salaried jobs at the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to build the new Chevrolet Malibu mid-size sedan and the next-generation Impala large sedan. Continue reading

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Earthquake Aftershocks – Toyota to Shut 5 European Plants

Toyota said in a statement that the decision is “necessary as a result of forecasted parts supply difficulties.” Continue reading

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Honda Resumes Auto and Motorcycle Production in Japan at 50% Capacity, More Earthquake Caused Interruptions Coming

Honda Fit, Insight, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Acura TSX and Acura RL are produced in Japan for the North American market. Honda produces a small percentage of CR-Vs in Japan for the U.S. as well. Continue reading

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Ford will invest $400 million in its Kansas City Assembly Plant

Ford Motor Company announced today that it will build a new vehicle at its Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Missouri after Ford Escape production moves to Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant. Continue reading

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