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BERLIN-Daimler and Robert Bosch have formed a 50:50 joint venture to assemble motors for electric vehicles in Germany. MORE

FLINT, MI-GM will invest millions in its assembly plant here so it can make the next generation of full-size pickup trucks. MORE

NEWTON, KS-A Colorado company that has developed a new kind of wind turbine will build its first assembly plant here. The plant is expected to have about 70 employees in the first year. MORE

LOUISVILLE, KY-Almost 17,000 people have applied to work at Ford’s assembly plant here, which is planning to hire 1,800 people when it reopens in November. MORE

FREMONT, CA-Macrotron Systems Inc. has upgraded its facility here to better assemble circuit boards with 0201 components. MORE

DETROIT-GM will invest $129 million at its powertrain assembly plants in Ohio and Indiana. In addition, the company is also planning to invest $15 million to $20 million at its components plant in Wyoming, MI. MORE

WAYNE, MI-Ford could hire more than 400 entry-level workers at an old factory here to in-source the assembly of auto parts. MORE

MERRILL, WI-Hurd Windows and Doors will build a new assembly plant here. MORE

DETROIT-Westport Innovations has signed an agreement with GM to develop advanced natural gas engine controls for light-duty vehicles. MORE

CHATTANOOGA, TN-UAW officials met with labor representatives of Volkswagen’s new assembly plant here. MORE