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Experts say Jeep fuel tank issue has no easy fix


June 10, 2013 12:22 pm ET

Nobody claims to have a foolproof modification to eliminate the alleged fire safety risk in 2.7 million 1993-2007 Jeeps that have put Chrysler Group at odds with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Magneti Marelli inaugurates Chinese lighting plant


June 10, 2013 11:51 am ET

Italian auto components maker Magneti Marelli SpA is aiming for growth in China with a new automotive plant in Foshan, in the Guangdong province.

Ford's Australian closure to impact plastics industry


June 6, 2013 1:23 pm ET

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA — Plastics industry bodies say the planned closure of Ford Motor Co. of Australia Ltd.'s Melbourne manufacturing operations in 2016 will result in job losses and potential closures for plastics manufacturers.

Japanese auto supplier Meiwa building $6.1 million plant in Tennessee


June 5, 2013 4:24 pm ET

Japan’s Meiwa Industry Co. Ltd. will build its first North American plant in Lewisburg, Tenn., to make extruded parts for the auto industry.

Report: Automotive plastics market could top $46 billion


June 5, 2013 1:36 pm ET

A new report on automotive plastics estimates the global market demand could top $46 billion by 2018.

Hexagon Composites doubling US capacity for natural gas containers


June 3, 2013 3:50 pm ET

The booming North American natural gas market is prompting Norway’s Hexagon Composites ASA to invest $25.8 million (150 million Norwegian kroner) to expand production of its natural gas container business in Lincoln, Neb.

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GM, Chrysler work on supplier relations


May 31, 2013 2:37 pm ET

Are General Motors and Chrysler Group playing hardball with suppliers again? The latest automaker-supplier relations study by consulting firm Planning Perspectives Inc. was troubling.

Investor buys Michigan's W-L Molding


May 30, 2013 1:24 pm ET

A new owner has stepped in at injection molder W-L Molding Co. with plans to see new growth at the company at its existing location and with the current workforce.

Detroit Technologies buys Formed Fiber Technologies


May 29, 2013 11:07 am ET

BINGHAM FARMS, MICH. — Detroit Technologies Inc. has added to its capabilities in auto interiors parts with the acquisition of Formed Fiber Technologies Inc.

Hungary's Honsa to mold body parts for BMW


May 29, 2013 10:48 am ET

Lightweight composite materials specialist Honsa Kft. will produce carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic parts next year at its plant in Pécs, Hungary, for the new BMW i8 concept model.

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