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An automotive plant is calling for 208 voluntary redundancies, according to a union official. Linamar, which employs 358 people on the outskirts of Swansea, took over the site just five months ago. It has not yet commented on the claim.

Cooper-Standard Automotive names vice president of internal audit
Cooper-Standard Automotive, a US-based supplier of automotive systems and components, has promoted Doug Deykes to vice president of internal audit.

Get Your Motors Running ... / Automotive students gather at WSU for annual competition
OGDEN -- Rock crawlers, hot rods and custom paint jobs -- these are all things young automotive technology students love.

Larry's Automotive Ribbon Cutting
Larry Herr (holding scissors) and Cari Herr (holding plaque) owners of Larry?s Automotive were presented with a ribbon cutting from the Waller Area Chamber of Commerce on November 11, 2008.  They also hosted the Business After Hours for the Chamber and held a Customer Appreciation Day. BBQ was enjoyed by all. 

Automotive Supplier Announces Layoffs
Automotive industry supplier Wolverine Advanced Materials plans to lay off about one-quarter of the hourly workers at its Blacksburg plant.

Senate leaders face problems in trying to obtain $25 billion for the automotive industry
Senate members began debates on a possible $25 billion bailout of the Big Three automotive companies, but Sen. John Cornyn and other Republican Senators oppose the way the Democratic Senate leaders are pushing its passage.

Va. automotive-part plant closing; 160 to lose jobs
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (AP)?A company that manufactures automotive fastener parts plans to close its Wytheville plant next year, eliminating about 160 jobs. A spokesman for Acument Global Technologies said today that the closing is due to ?very difficult automotive industry conditions.? Timothy Weir says sales and use of plant capacity are down, and employment has declined steadily from 200 jobs last ...

Mixed feelings on automotive bailout
On Thursday, the Big three automotive groups went back to congress to ask for a 34 billion dollar loan

TRW Automotive Withdraws Full-Year 2008 Guidance on Continued Weakness in Global Automotive Markets
LIVONIA, Mich., December 4, 2008: TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , today announced the withdrawal of its Full-Year 2008 sales and earnings guidance, which was last provided on October 30, 2008.

TRW Automotive withdraws 2008 guidance
(AP:LIVONIA, Mich.) TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. withdrew its full-year 2008 sales and earnings guidance on Thursday, citing steeper than expected vehicle production declines in major global markets.

Automotive supplier laying off 55 at Va. plant
Associated Press - December 4, 2008 3:55 PM ET BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Automotive industry supplier Wolverine Advanced Materials plans to lay off about one-quarter of the hourly workers at its...

Is Maumee Authority the future of automotive suppliers?
Different ownership. Different customer base. And without unions. Is this the future of automotive suppliers?

Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. Names Deykes to Vice President
NOVI, Mich., December 4, 2008: Cooper-Standard Automotive recently promoted Doug Deykes to vice president, Internal Audit. In this position, he will be responsible for Cooper-Standard's Internal Audit and Internal Control / Global Compliance activities.

MORNING AUTO REPORT: Ford kills Taurus X, Mercury Sable; GM workers told to take out own trash
The best of today's automotive news, reviews and commentary -- as well as the cool and weird -- from Freep.com and other Web sites. Check back for updates throughout the morning.

INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC: U.S. automotive jobs 101
The automotive industry directly employs more than 43,000 workers, on average, in every state. Check out our interactive map to find out where they are and what they're doing.

Automotive fastener plant in Virginia closing
WYTHEVILLE, Va. ? A company that manufactures automotive fastener parts plans to close its Wytheville, Va., plant next year, eliminating about 160 jobs.

General Automotive Enters Strategic Alliance With The Future Group
ORLANDO, Fla. December 3, 2008: General Automotive Company (OTCBB:GNAU), a North American provider of parts, accessories and advanced technology for the automotive industry, is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with The Future Group to facilitate the due diligence process for the Company?s aggressive growth through acquisition focus.

Rheinmetall Will Cut Jobs, Halt Plants on Auto Slump (Update1)
Dec. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Rheinmetall AG , the German auto parts and weapons supplier, will eliminate 750 jobs, reduce fixed costs by 50 million euros ($63.8 million) and extend Christmas production breaks because of slowing automotive demand.

TALK BACK: Analyst, Prof Are Mistaken In Column On GM -Reader
Tell automotive analyst Kevin Tynan that the Chevrolet Volt is coming out in 2010 and that GM already manufactures 20 vehicles that get 30-plus miles per gallon. They also have nine hybrid models for 2009. What is his description of " green"?

Local vehicle industry keeps eye on automotive bailout
Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC re-submitted a proposal for assistance to Congress this week. The three companies? CEOs will all travel to Washington via car to discuss the plan Thursday and Friday.