SHANGHAI-China's automakers are just beginning to target markets in Europe and North America with products of their own. But, policy makers in Beijing are already bracing for a backlash-applying the lessons learned by the Japanese and other Chinese companies in areas like the toy industry. MORE
CHICAGO-Boeing subcontractor Alenia Aeronautica has stopped shipping fuselage sections for the trouble 787 Dreamliner. The company says it will resume shipping the large subassemblies, which represent 14 percent of the 787’s total structure, as soon as it receives a new production schedule from Boeing, which recently announced a six-month delay in the program. MORE
DETROIT-In the long run, the UAW’s recent deals with GM and Chrysler could mean more jobs for Michigan in particular. And the hiring may very well begin sooner than many people think. MORE
CHIBA CITY, Japan-Nissan is ramping up its Indian and Philippine facilities as part of an overall strategy focusing on the production of vehicles for lower-income markets in Asia and beyond. MORE
DETROIT-The United Automobile Workers union has already seen two strikes and significant dissent in this year's round of U.S. contract talks, but the fight could be just beginning as it turns to face its last bargaining partner, Ford Motor. MORE
DETROIT-As negotiations on a new contract start to ramp up, sources say Ford Motor Co. and the United Auto Workers have agreed in principle on the company's wish to further shrink its U.S. hourly work force. MORE
DEHLI, India-While the growth in India has been impressive-its economy grew by 9.4 percent last year-it’s lackluster numbers on the manufacturing side have Indian entrepreneurs and policymakers disappointed and frustrated. MORE
STUTTGART, Germany-Daimler AG has reached an agreement with India’s Tata Motors Ltd. to jointly produce heavy trucks in the world's second-most populous nation. MORE