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Honda auto plant to ramp up production
Union County officials say a decision to bring back the second shift on Honda Marysville’s production line will mean an economic boost for the county, although it might take some time to show quantifiable results.

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Toyota’s global car production disrupted until November or December
Toyota’s global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, won’t return to normal until November or December – imperiling its spot as the world’s top-selling a …

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Toyota resumes Japan production
Toyota resumes production at all of its car plants in Japan for the first time, but only at half capacity.

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Toyota resumes production after quake
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday that there have been no injuries reported at its head office in Tokyo, nor at several other facilities, though the auto maker is still gathering information in the wake of the 8-9 magnitude earthquake. The company said that all TMC plants have resumed production. “We are also currently assessing the situation at our suppliers, dealers …

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Production of new Sonic is good news for auto workers
The unveiling of the Chevrolet Sonic at the North American International auto show is good news for many Mid-Michigan UAW members.

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Fiat 500 debuts in production trim for U.S. market
Fiat’s engineer’s have tweaked a few bits beneath the sheet metal to make the ultra-compact 500 more U.S. market-friendly. Originally posted at Los Angeles Auto Show

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Mazda to Add $118 Million Engine Production Line in Hiroshima, Nikkan Says
Mazda Motor Corp. will spend 10 billion yen ($118 million) to install a production line for fuel-efficient engines at a plant in Hiroshima, where the company is headquartered, the Nikkan Kogyo newspaper said.

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