Japan car output falls after quake jars supplier

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A July 16 earthquake in Japan caused a week-long plant stoppage at Riken Corp., an automobile engine parts manufacturer, which has affected the nation's domestic output. Production at six major Japanese automakers has been reduced by a combined total of 118,900 vehicles, or about 16% of monthly production.

Production management, Motor vehicle parts and accessories, Automobile equipment and supplies industry, Economic aspects, Automotive parts industry, Japan, Earthquakes, Automobile Industry, Riken Corp.

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Aston Martin will expand lineup

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Aston Martin plans to add a third model to its luxury sports cars lineup and construct a new factory in the U.K. The new model will be positioned beneath its DB Series and V8 Series.

Strategy & planning, Facilities & equipment, Product introduction, Sports Cars, Planning, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.

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Ford plans a charge tied to revamp of work in Europe

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Ford Motor Co. plans to eliminate its small-car production in Dagenham, England and cut 2,000 jobs from the 7,000 currently working at the plant.

Autos, Compact, Capacity, Ford Motor Co., F, Compact cars

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