AP Source: Chrysler to improve midsize cars, keep Mich. factory open until new model developedSeptember 30th, 2009 AP Source: Chrysler midsize car plant to stay opDETROIT — Chrysler will try to improve its slow-selling midsize cars and keep making them indefinitely at a Sterling Heights, Mich., assembly plant until it can design a replacement based on Fiat technology, a person briefed on the company's business plan said Monday. The Sterling Heights plant makes the Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring and was scheduled to close by the end of next year.
Chrysler in talks to ends replace Mitsubishi and Hyundai in engine building alliance with FiatSeptember 10th, 2009 Chrysler ends alliance with Mitsubishi and HyundaiDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC said Thursday it ended an engine building alliance with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Hyundai Motor Co.
Cummins to consolidate US filter plants and move operations to Mexico, cut about 400 jobsAugust 25th, 2009 Cummins to consolidate filter plants, cut jobsCOLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Filtration, a division of diesel engine manufacturer Cummins Inc., said Tuesday it is consolidating a "significant" portion of its North American filter assembly operations into one of its Mexican plants over the next several months, meaning the loss of about 400 jobs.
Plant in Toluca, Mexico, likely to get Fiat minicar, not Michigan plantAugust 17th, 2009 Toluca, Mexico plant likely to get Fiat minicarChrysler Group LLC is planning to built the Fiat 500 minicar at a factory in Toluca, Mexico instead of a soon-to-be shuttered plant in the U.S. A comparison of the Toluca plant and the Sterling Heights, Mich., assembly plant, where workers had hoped to get the 500:
TOLUCA
Year built: 1968
Number of workers: 2,179
Square Footage: 1.57 million
Vehicles made: Chrysler PT Cruiser sedan, Dodge Journey crossover
STERLING HEIGHTS
Year built: 1953 as jet engine plant.
ABX Air laying off 1,000 more workers at Ohio airport as DHL pullout continuesJuly 16th, 2009 ABX Air laying off 1,000 more workers in OhioWILMINGTON, Ohio — ABX Air says it plans to lay off an additional 1,000 workers at its operation in western Ohio by the end of August, reducing the air carrier's presence there to about 1,300 employees. ABX and other businesses at the Wilmington Air Park have been laying off workers since DHL Express announced in May 2008 it was pulling out.
Chrysler to resume operations, recall workers at northern Illinois plantJuly 7th, 2009 Chrysler to resume operations at Ill. plantBELVIDERE, Ill.
Meridian Automotive shutting down 295-worker factory in central IndianaJuly 3rd, 2009 Auto parts maker shutting down Indiana plantSHELBYVILLE, Ind. — Meridian Automotive Systems is idling a central Indiana factory, putting 295 people out of work.
Cummins Inc. recalls 400 workers to Indiana plant to resume production of Dodge Ram engineJuly 3rd, 2009 Cummins reopening Ind. plant, while another closesCOLUMBUS, Ind.
Cummins renegotiating deal to make light-duty diesel engines for ChryslerJune 19th, 2009 Cummins renegotiating new deal with ChryslerINDIANAPOLIS — Cummins is renegotiating a contract to make light-duty diesel engines for Chrysler. Chrysler had canceled the contract as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.
For 3rd time, auto union rejects contract aiming to keep NY parts plant from shutting downMay 30th, 2009 Union rejects bid again to keep NY plant openEAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Members of a United Auto Workers union have rejected a contract aimed at saving a suburban Syracuse plant from closing.
Will 3rd time be a charm? Auto union to vote again on contract in bid to keep NY plant openMay 30th, 2009 Union bids again to keep NY plant openEAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Members of a New York United Auto Workers union are voting for a third time to try to save a suburban Syracuse parts plant from closing.
UAW overwhelmingly ratifies Chrysler settlement, Fiat commits to make small car at US plantApril 30th, 2009 UAW overwhelmingly ratifies Chrysler settlementDETROIT — Members of the United Auto Workers have overwhelmingly ratified a settlement deal with Chrysler on Wednesday night. The UAW says 82 percent of production workers and 80 percent of skilled-trades workers voted for the agreement in balloting that took place at UAW Chrysler locations throughout the U.S.
Toronto FC elevates Chris Cummins to interim head coachApril 29th, 2009 Cummins is interim coach of Toronto FCTORONTO — Toronto FC has hired Chris Cummins as interim head coach, filling the void left by the resignation of John Carver over the weekend. The 37-year-old Cummins joined the MLS team in May 2008.
Cessna Aircraft announces 2,300 layoffs, closure of Ore. plant as plane orders fallApril 29th, 2009 Cessna announces 2,300 layoffs as orders fallWICHITA, Kan. — Wichita-based Cessna Aircraft Co.
Chrysler cuts 1,200 more jobs at its main Canadian plantMarch 5th, 2009 TORONTO - Auto giant Chrysler cut 1,200 more Canadian jobs Wednesday at its Windsor plant near Detroit amid plunging sales. The auto maker, which is surviving on government loans, said it plans to axe an entire shift of 1,200 workers at the plant from June as demand for its minivans, including Dodge Caravan, shrinks.
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