TORONTO-The aircraft unit of Bombardier Inc. and the Canadian Auto Workers were making a last-ditch attempt Tuesday morning to avert a strike at the company’s assembly plant near here. After an all-night negotiating session, company and union negotiators continued talks beyond the original strike deadline. MORE

TOKYO-The grandson of the man who founded Toyota Motor Corp. has been approved as the automaker’s new president MORE

WASHINGTON-The Department of Energy has reportedly agreed to lend money to Ford Motor Co., Nissan and Tesla Motors in an effort to help those companies develop a new generation of fuel-efficient vehicles. MORE

FORT WAYNE, IN-The Allen County Council has unanimously approved a tax abatement for GM in what is likely the first of several incentives that local and state governments will provide to retain jobs at the truck assembly plant here. With the tax break, GM could save $600,000 over the course of 10 years. MORE

GALLATIN, TN-Hundreds of jobs are on their way to Middle Tennessee after an announcement that a bus manufacturer is moving to the area. Silver Eagle Bus is moving to town, and bringing as many as 500 jobs along for the ride. MORE

WASHINGTON-A new San Diego based start-up named V-Vehicle has announced plans to build fuel-efficent cars in Louisiana, while Nissan says it’s going to build electric cars in Tennessee. MORE

TOULOUSE, France-A month after its maiden flight, the first Airbus A-320 commercial jet assembled in China is ready for regional service with Sichuan Airlines. MORE

LAWTON, OK-BAE Systems is moving ahead with plans to construct an assembly plant here to produce the Paladin cannon. Joe McCarthy, general manager of Heavy Brigade Combat Team Systems at BAE, said the company expects to receive construction proposals within the next couple of weeks and to move quickly to begin construction. MORE

WASHINGTON-With auto sales in the doldrums, the House is considering a plan to provide vouchers of up to $4,500 for consumers who turn in their gas-guzzling cars and trucks for more fuel-efficient vehicles. MORE

JEFFERSON CITY, MO-The Missouri Automotive Jobs Task Force met here for the first time. The discussion focused on how the state can help the auto industry. Members discussed a wide range of ideas, including how to implement “green” technology, fund high-tech worker training, and centralize manufacturing facilities. MORE