NASHVILLE, TN-Analysts are saying Tennessee could be tough to beat as it battles Michigan and Alabama for a possible new Volkswagen auto assembly plant in the United States. MORE

AURORA, Ontario-Magna subsidiary Cosma International is acquiring a stamping and assembly plant owned by Ogihara America Corp. (Birmingham, AL). MORE

CHICAGO-Boeing Co. may be having trouble actually assembling its new 787 Dreamliner, but that doesn’t seem to be hurting sales. MORE

DETROIT-As the strike by UAW employees drags on, American Axle says it may start closing “uncompetitive” facilities. MORE

WASHINGTON-A study by the National Small Business Association shows that America’s small businesses are “extremely anxious” about the economy and fear a recession on the horizon. MORE

BEIJING-Chinese automaker Chery has established a joint-venture agreement with Malaysia-based ALADO Group to establish a new auto assembly plant in the country. MORE

KENOSHA, WI-Currency fluctuations are one of a number or reasons this Wisconsin-based centrifuge manufacturer is able to remain competitive. MORE

DETROIT-Negotiator returned to work this morning even as workers returned to picket lines. MORE

WASHINGTON-Although the weak dollar is boosting exports, analysts says exports alone will not be sufficient to create new manufacturing jobs in the United States. MORE

DEARBORN, MI-Ford Motor Co. has begun a series of event to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the production of the first Model T, assembled in October 1908. MORE