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Saab Automobile and Beijing Automotive reach milestone in technology cooperation

Posted on14. Dec, 2009 by webmestre.

Saab Automobile and Beijing Automotive reach milestone in technology cooperation
o Saab closed on a sale of certain Saab 9-3, current 9-5 and Powertrain technology to BAIC
o Current 9-5 tooling will move to China where it will be used to make BAIC vehicles
o Saab will assist BAIC in integrating this technology into BAIC vehicles

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Toyota’s Ontario operation to boost RAV4 production in spring 2010

Posted on10. Dec, 2009 by webmestre.

Toyota’s Ontario operation to boost RAV4 production in spring 2010
Over 800 to be hired, second shift started
CAMBRIDGE, ON, Dec. 10 /CNW/ – Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) will add a second shift to build more RAV4s at its Woodstock, Ontario facility in March 2010. TMMC, which also builds the Corolla, Matrix, and the Lexus [...]

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GM Invests $336 Million In Detroit-Hamtramck Plant To Build Chevrolet Volt

Posted on07. Dec, 2009 by webmestre.

GM Invests $336 Million In Detroit-Hamtramck Plant To Build Chevrolet Volt
Plant Fact Sheet
o Combined Volt-related investments by GM in eight Michigan locations total $700 million
o Expected to be first plant in the U.S. owned by a major automaker to produce an electric car
o Start of regular production scheduled for late 2010
DETROIT, Mich. – General Motors [...]

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2011 Buick Regal to be built at the Oshawa Car Assembly Plant

Posted on25. Nov, 2009 by webmestre.

2011 Buick Regal to be built at the Oshawa Car Assembly Plant
o Second new car built on Oshawa’s state-of-the-art flexible manufacturing line
o Production to begin in first quarter 2011
Oshawa, ON, November 25, 2009 — North American production of the all-new 2011 Buick Regal was today confirmed for the Oshawa Car Assembly plant beginning in Q1 [...]

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FIRST ALL-ELECTRIC APTERA 2e PUSHED BACK TO 2010

Posted on18. Nov, 2009 by webmestre.

FIRST ALL-ELECTRIC APTERA 2e PUSHED BACK TO 2010

Co-founder Chris Anthony steps aside from day-to-day operations

VISTA, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2009) — In September 2008, when fledgling vehicle manufacturer Aptera named Paul Wilbur president and CEO, the 27-year Detroit auto executive set forth a series of financial goals and product deadlines.  “Aptera’s production and delivery will [...]

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CAMI Automotive Invests $C90 Million to Increase Capacity

Posted on09. Nov, 2009 by webmestre.

CAMI Automotive Invests $C90 Million to Increase Capacity
·         CAMI makes $C90 million investment
·         Re-tooling project will add 40,000 units of production annually
·         Recalling approximately 150 additional employees
Oshawa, ON, November 9, 2009 — To meet strong current and future market demand for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain, CAMI Automotive is investing $C90 million for [...]

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CAW Members at Ford Approve New Agreement

Posted on02. Nov, 2009 by webmestre.

CAW Members at Ford Approve New Agreement
TORONTO, Nov. 1 /CNW/ – Thousands of CAW members working at Ford facilities in Oakville, Windsor, St. Thomas and Bramalea have voted in favour of a new agreement, ratifying the deal by 83 per cent during a series of meetings held over the past two days. The deal was [...]

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FORD CANADA SALES UP 24% DRIVEN BY STRONG CAR PERFORMANCE

Posted on01. Oct, 2009 by webmestre.

FORD CANADA SALES UP 24% DRIVEN BY STRONG CAR PERFORMANCE
Third-quarter results mark a 26% increase in sales: best quarterly sales increase since 2003
September Highlights:
* Overall vehicle sales up 24% compared to last September
* Car sales increased 33% compared to same period last year
* Ford Focus increased sales by 17%
* Ford Fusion sales rose 77%
* Ford [...]

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Chrysler Group LLC Announces Production of Minivans for International Markets

Posted on12. Sep, 2009 by webmestre.

Chrysler Group LLC Announces Production of Minivans for International Markets
* International minivan versions built in Windsor include diesel and right-hand drive models
* Windsor Assembly Plant employs 4,627 workers on three shifts
* Chrysler sells award-winning minivans in more than 80 countries
* More than 12 million minivans sold world-wide since introduction in 1983
Windsor, Ontario,
Chrysler Group LLC today [...]

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