EVANSVILLE, IN—Systems integrator Evana Automation Specialists has delivered two lean workstations to assemble, grease, mark and test input pinion assemblies for a Tier 1 automotive supplier of commercial steering components.

CANTON, MS—A Baptist minister in Jackson, MS, is leading efforts to unionize Nissan’s assembly plant here.

QUERETARO, Mexico—Mitsubishi Electric is planning to build a $33 million assembly plant here to make starters, alternators and other auto parts.

CHATTANOOGA, TN—Volkswagen is talking with the UAW about setting up a German-style labor board at the carmaker’s assembly plant here.

LANSING, MI—General Motors Co. could receive $4 million in tax breaks from the city of Lansing for building a $38.6 million logistical center there to support its Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant.

SPARTANBURG, SC—BMW’s assembly plant here is expanding its use of material handling equipment powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

WARREN, MI—Chrysler has fired a worker here who helped organize a demonstration two weeks ago to protest a controversial new work schedule.

KANSAS CITY, KS—General Motors has begun construction on a new $600 million paint shop and other upgrades at its assembly plant here.

RALEIGH, NC—Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new technique for creating stronger, lightweight magnesium alloys that have potential structural applications in the automobile and aerospace industries.

INGERSOLL, ON—The Canadian Auto Workers has begun negotiations with General Motors for a new contract at the carmaker’s assembly plant here.