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
TOKYO-Toyota Motor Corp. is building a second plant on the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, its automobile production base in India. MORE
LONDON-Once known for its coal mines and polluting heavy industry, Wales is now cashing in on low carbon energy generation by combining its natural resources in renewables with innovation in clean technology. MORE
QUERETARO, Mexico-Bombardier’s decision to build a new aerospace plant in Mexico has workers north of the border wondering if even “high tech” manufacturing jobs are safe anymore. MORE
COLOGNE, Germany-Despite an overall softening in demand, Ford of Europe has increased its market share to 9.9 percent across Europe’s 19 major markets. MORE
WASHINGTON-The Foreclosure Prevention Act currently under review in Congress includes billions of dollars in tax breaks for automakers, airlines, alternative energy producers and other struggling industries. MORE
CHICAGO-Boeing Co.’s inability to put its new 787 Dreamliner into the air on schedule could soon begin costing the company money as well as credibility. MORE
NEW DEHLI, India-Passenger car sales in India rose for a sixth consecutive year in 2007, according to data released today by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers in New Delhi. MORE
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