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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Seat to spend 3.3-billion euros between 2015 and 2019 on equipment, facilities and R&D

Seat is going to spend 3.3-billion euros on equipment, facilities and R&D between 2015 and 2019. The announcement was made by Seat Executive Committee President Jürgen Stackmann during the visit to the company's facilities in Martorell by Spanish Prime Minister

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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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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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Skoda builds new Emission Centre in Mlada Boleslav; VW invests more than €11-million

Skoda Auto is building a new Emission Centre in Mlada Boleslav. In partnership with the Volkswagen Group, the Czech car manufacturer will be investing more than €11-million into expanding the Engine Centre, which opened in 2014. The new centre is expected

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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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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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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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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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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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Toyota breaks ground on expansion in Michigan at Toyota Technical Center

With the push of a plow by a 2015 Tundra TRD Pro, Toyota officially broke ground on the expansion of the Toyota Technical Center (TTC) in Michigan. The ceremony at Toyota's campus in York Township marks the first visible step toward its growing investment and employment

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GM invests US$ 119-million in Michigan Components Plant, creates approximately 300 new jobs

General Motors (GM) announced that it will invest US$ 119-million in tools and equipment to support production of future vehicle components at its Grand Rapids Operations, creating approximately 300 future jobs.

The plant currently has approximately 500 employees on three

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General Motors to invest US$ 1.2-billion in full-size truck plant

General Motors (GM) is investing US$ 1.2-billion in its full-size pickup truck plant for upgrades and technology that will improve the plant's competitiveness in assembling high-quality light- and heavy-duty models.

Construction of the new pre-treat, electro-coat

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Chevrolet Corvette Plant gets US$ 439-million in upgrades

Torch Red, Shark Gray Metallic and Laguna Blue Tintcoat, three popular palate choices on the 2015 Corvette, kept the marketers who make up names working late. Now they can dream about more painstakingly precise pigments, thanks to a new paint shop that is among

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Mercedes-Benz Berlin plant to become high-tech location for components to reduce CO2

Daimler continues to back Berlin as a location. The company is investing a total of around 500-million euros in the Mercedes-Benz plant in Berlin, which is being developed into a high-tech facility for component production. This is part of the transformation plan

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General Motors investing US$1-billion in Warren Technical Center

General Motors will invest US$1-billion in its Warren Technical Center campus, creating approximately 2,600 new jobs to support future business growth at the National Historic Landmark site.

The multi-year project, which is driving new construction on the campus, significant

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Mercedes-Benz invests triple-digit millions of euros for the world's most advanced crash test facility

Mercedes-Benz holds topping-out ceremony for the world's most advanced crash test facility. The new test centre measures 270 by 170 metres with an internal, pillarless test arena - the heart of the crash facility - measuring 90 by 90 metres to allow even complex junction/

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