Mercedes-Benz invests US$ 1.3-billion in the expansion of its SUV production

Mercedes-Benz expands the SUV production in the US and will create 300 new jobs.

"In the next years we invest US$ 1.3-billion into the expansion of our SUV production and turn the Mercedes-Benz plant Tuscaloosa into a high-tech location," said Markus Schafer,

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2-millionth vehicle rolls-off at GM's Lansing Delta Township Assembly Line

A 2016 Buick Enclave, painted in white frost tricoat, rolled-off the production line at General Motors' (GM) Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant, the 2-millionth vehicle produced at the automaker's newest assembly plant in North America.

"This milestone directly

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Ford starts production of all-new Ford F-650/F-750 medium-duty trucks in Ohio

All-new Ford F-650/F-750 medium-duty trucks rolled-off the line for the first time in the United States. Production of the trucks at Ohio Assembly Plant, previously built in Mexico, helps secure more than 1,000 hourly UAW jobs and a US$ 168-million plant

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Toyota continues competitiveness drive with new production line in Tianjin, China

As part of its efforts to enhance competiveness and flexibility at its manufacturing plants around the globe, Toyota will reorganise its operations in Tianjin, China by improving and automating some processes on existing production lines, while also

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GM invests US$ 877-million for Flint assembly upgrades

General Motors' (GM) oldest assembly plant in North America, a popular destination for pickup truck customers who want to watch their vehicles being built, will undergo transformation in the coming years.

GM officials announced plans to invest US$ 877-million

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GKN Driveline announces major investment in Poland

GKN Driveline announces the first phase of a significant expansion of its operations in Poland, with the construction of a new production facility. The expansion will create the capability to manufacture a range of Driveline technologies, with a specific focus on increased

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Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance start manufacturing joint-venture in Mexico

Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have significantly expanded their collaboration with the start of a manufacturing joint-venture in Aguascalientes in central Mexico.

The new business entity COMPAS (Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes) is

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FCA's SSEP awarded Bronze designation in World Class Manufacturing

The FCA México Saltillo South Engine Plant (SSEP), located in Coahuila, Mexico, has been awarded bronze status for its results in implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM), becoming the third facility in the country and the 10th in North America to achieve this milestone.

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GM invests US$ 1.4-billion for Arlington Assembly Plant upgrades

In its largest single plant investment in the US this year, General Motors announced US$ 1.4-billion for a range of improvements to its Arlington Assembly Plant to more competitively produce high-quality full-size SUVs.

The investment allows the plant to be reconfigured with

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Honda starts its first automobile production plant in Africa; begins production of Accord

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it began local production of the Accord sedan in Nigeria, West Africa.

Honda Automobile Western Africa Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honda in Nigeria, established a new plant by installing automobile production facilities

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FCA US invests US$ 166-million in Sterling Stamping Plant

FCA US LLC confirmed that it is investing more than US$ 166-million in three new press lines at its Sterling Stamping Plant, located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, to support increased product demand. The new press lines - already under construction - are

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First Lotus Evora 400 drives off the assembly line at Hethel

In a small celebration with a selection of senior management, manufacturing and engineering staff, the first new Lotus Evora 400 has driven off the assembly line at Hethel.

"Today is a very significant stage in our long term plan, which we set-out more than a year ago. With the

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FCA invests US$ 280-million in Indian JV; expands Jeep production footprint

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) has announced its intent to invest approximately US$ 280-million in its manufacturing Joint-Venture (JV), Fiat India Automobiles Private Limited, with Tata Motors Limited. The investment in the manufacturing facility in Ranjangaon, India,

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Skoda produced 500,000th Skoda Rapid at Mlada Boleslav plant

Skoda has manufactured the 500,000th Skoda Rapid. The milestone vehicle - a Skoda Rapid Spaceback in red - ran off the production line at Skoda's main factory Mlada Boleslav. Both the saloon and hatchback versions of the Rapid Spaceback

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Mercedes-Benz Rastatt Plant to invest 1-billion euros for production of next gen compact cars

The Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant will also produce the next generation of Mercedes-Benz compact cars. Between now and 2020, Daimler will invest around one-billion euros in the further technological development and expansion of production at the location. At the same

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Land Rover celebrates 67 years with 'Defender 2,000,000'

Celebrating 67 years of iconic Land Rover production, a unique vehicle has been built to commemorate the UK production of the two-millionth Series Land Rover and Defender.

With a bespoke design and an all-star cast of special guests helping to complete the momentous

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General Motors invests US$ 245-million for new vehicle program

General Motors (GM) will invest US$ 245-million and add 300 new jobs at its Orion Assembly plant to support launching an all-new vehicle program unlike any in the plant's 32-year history.

"Orion Assembly is a breeding ground for manufacturing innovation. It serves as a model

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New Superb Estate rolls-off production lines at Skoda Kvasiny plant

Skoda has produced the first Superb Estate at their Kvasiny plant. The first vehicle is a Superb Estate 2.0 TDI in moon white, going to a customer in the Czech home market. In its segment, the new Skoda Superb Estate sets standards in space, comfort, safety, connectivity

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Daimler opens new bus plant in Colombia and expands its bus business in Latin America

Daimler is further expanding its bus business in Latin America - the wholly owned subsidiary Daimler Colombia S. A. is opening a new bus plant in Funza near Bogota with an installed capacity of 4,000 units per year. To this end, US$ 2-million are being invested in the bus

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Nissan invests £37-million for new extra-large press line at Sunderland plant

Nissan underlines its commitment to lead in crossovers and electric vehicles following the start of extension work for a new extra-large press line at its manufacturing plant in Sunderland.

This £37-million investment will see the plant extended and a new 5,200-tonne

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