CAMBRIDGE, ON-Aerospace supplier Centra Industries Inc. is investing more than $2.3 million to buy new equipment for its manufacturing facility here. MORE
OXFORD, MS-While Toyota’s much-touted Mississippi assembly plant sits idle, a construction company involved in the project has filed suit against the Japanese automaker. L&T Construction alleges Toyota owes for work it did at the plant in Blue Springs. MORE
NEW YORK-Tesla Motors Inc. is close to selecting a location for its new electric car assembly plant and a final decision could come in a matter of days. MORE
LOUISVILLE-General Electric Co. is using advanced lean manufacturing techniques to produce the first completely new product line to be manufactured at its Appliance Park complex in more than 50 years. The water heater, in addition to dishwashers and washing machines, will be assembled using GE’s new Lean Production Preparation Process (3P). MORE
DETROIT-Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. have both improved their relationships with suppliers, according to the latest study conducted by Planning Perspectives. Ford placed third, after Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp., while GM ranks as the most improved automaker. MORE
SPARTANBURG, SC-Would you pay $99 to tour an automobile assembly plant? BMW plans to take the factory tour experience to a whole new level at its state-of-the-art U.S. facility. The upscale tour includes a behind-the-scenes guided walk through the plant. MORE
WATERTOWN, MA-A123 Systems Inc. is currently building two new lithium-ion battery assembly plants in Michigan. Even though the company has faced numerous obstacles, it’s betting that America's superior technological capabilities will not only help close cost gaps, but also force foreign rivals to keep chasing American innovations. MORE
HONOLULU-A South Korea-based company has committed to build a $200 million assembly plant on Oahu that would turn out two-seat electric cars and other vehicles and employ as many as 400 people. MORE
ST. CHARLES, IL-Omron Automotive Electrics Inc. is shutting down an assembly plant near Toronto and moving production-mostly switches for power seats and windows for Ford and General Motors cars-to its plant here. The move will add close to 250 jobs by yearend. MORE
SOUTHFIELD, MI-The Automotive Industry Action Group and the Original Equipment Suppliers Association have collaborated with Chrysler, Ford, GM and Toyota to refine the warranty management process. MORE
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