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BEIJING-Chinese automaker Chery has established a joint-venture agreement with Malaysia-based ALADO Group to establish a new auto assembly plant in the country. MORE

KENOSHA, WI-Currency fluctuations are one of a number or reasons this Wisconsin-based centrifuge manufacturer is able to remain competitive. MORE

DETROIT-Negotiator returned to work this morning even as workers returned to picket lines. MORE

WASHINGTON-Although the weak dollar is boosting exports, analysts says exports alone will not be sufficient to create new manufacturing jobs in the United States. MORE

DEARBORN, MI-Ford Motor Co. has begun a series of event to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the production of the first Model T, assembled in October 1908. MORE

BEIJING-General Motors Corp. plans to begin selling its first gas-electric hybrid cars in China in July, introducing a model created in part by GM's Shanghai design center. MORE

SHANGHAI-Volkswagen opened a fourth car plant in China, increasing production capacity in the country by another 60,000 vehicles. MORE

DETROIT-Chrysler CEO says that while the company hit all its financial targets in the first quarter of 2008, the Auburn Hills automaker still won't make a profit this year. MORE

PEORIA, IL-First-quarter profits rose 13 percent for Caterpillar Inc., due in large part to strong demand overseas. MORE

SHANGHAI-Higher labor costs, a strengthening Chinese currency, soaring raw-materials prices and a slowing global economy are testing the Chinese economy as never before. MORE