CAIRO—GM has ceased production at its assembly plant here and shut its local office after deadly clashes between security forces and supporters of ousted president Mohamed Mursi.

LORDSTOWN, OH—GM has added a week of production at its assembly plant here to meet growing demand for the Chevrolet Cruze. The plant was originally scheduled to be closed the week of August 26, but now the plant will continue to operate as normal.

VANCE, AL—Mercedes Benz has opened a new training center at its assembly plant here.

MONTGOMERY, AL—Automotive supplier DAS North America is building a $37 million assembly plant here. The 300,000-square-foot will employ approximately 400 people.

COLUMBUS, IN—Toyota Material Handling and the Lean Factory Group will host a three-day workshop on the subject of lean material management Sept. 17-19.

RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY—Dr. Schneider Automotive Systems Inc. plans to build a $29 million assembly plant here, creating 155 jobs.

DETROIT—Approximately 25 percent of automotive suppliers are running close to 100 percent capacity, according to the latest data from the Original Equipment Suppliers Association.

DETROIT—Chrysler is planning to invest $52 million in its Michigan engine plants at Trenton and Dundee to boost production of a new engine.

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