Nissan celebrates 30th anniversary of US manufacturing with creation of 900 jobs

In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of its Smyrna, Tenn. Vehicle Assembly Plant, Nissan is adding more than 900 manufacturing jobs to support future production of the Nissan Rogue, marking the first time the Rogue has been produced in the United States.

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25 General Motors plants across US commit to reduce energy costs

General Motors is participating in a U.S. Department of Energy program to reduce energy costs, per unit of production, at 25 of its U.S. facilities. The result is ananticipated 25-percentor greater combined reduction in energy use at the plants by 2018.

The Better

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BMW Prodriver, new official dealer of BMW/Mini in Spain

With the opening of this new dealership, it strengthens the commitment of the BMW Group Spain to maintain their presence in this city. It has more than 15,000 m2 spread over three brand dealers located in Alzira, Alcoy and Gandia.

Prodriver clearly represents

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Honda begins sales of Crider, developed in China for Chinese market

Guangqi Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., Honda's automobile production and sales joint-venture in China, began sales of the Crider, Honda's first model developed in China for Chinese market.

A new middle-class sedan, the Crider was developed primarily by Honda's

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General Motors invests $133-million for new press at Wentzville Plant

General Motors will invest $133-million to add a third stamping press to its Wentzville Assembly and Stamping plant, with the potential for creating or retaining approximately 55 jobs.

GM will build and equip a 114,000 sq ft stamping plant addition to make manufacturing

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Carlos Ghosn becomes Chairman of AVTOVAZ Board of Directors

Carlos Ghosn is now Chairman of the new AVTOVAZ Board of Directors. The board is now composed of 15 members (up from 12 previously), including eight people

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Navistar appoints Walter G. Borst as Executive Vice-President and CFO

Navistar International Corporation announced that Walter G. Borst will join the company as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He succeeds Andrew J. (A.J.) Cederoth.

Borst, 51, comes to Navistar from General Motors Company (GM),

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Ford India launches the EcoSport @ Rs. 5.59 lakh

Ford India officially launched the EcoSport keeping up to its commitment of delivering a stunning-looking product that packs in outstanding value for Indian consumers. EcoSport's India launch raises the bar in the country's fast-growing compact

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General Motors appoints Alicia Boler-Davis as Senior Vice-President, Global Quality and Global Customer Experience

General Motors announced the appointment of Alicia Boler-Davis to Senior Vice-President, Global Quality and Global Customer Experience, expanding her customer experience role from a US position to oversee the rest of the world where GM does business.

The expansion

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Polaris India to participate in the Mughal Rally for first time

For the first time in its history, Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. is participating in the much acclaimed Mughal Rally in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. The event is an annual occurring and covers a distance of 600 km, passing through Mughal Road in Srinagar.

Polaris India will use

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Alan Batey named Global Head of Chevrolet

General Motors announced the appointment of Alan Batey as Senior Vice-President, Global Chevrolet, which accounts for more than half of GM's sales worldwide. Batey will also serve as the Head of US Sales, Service and Marketing for Chevrolet, Buick and GMC.

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