WASHINGTON-By choosing Europe’s EADS aircraft consortium to build its new tanker, the Air Force will actually create jobs in the United States and possibly take jobs away from some Europeans. MORE

MONTGOMERY, AL-Kia Motors Corp. has agreed to build transmissions at its new vehicle assembly in Georgia for use in vehicles assembled by Hyundai Motor Co. MORE

MOSCOW-General Motors Corp. is reported to be in talks with other automobile firms over possible joint ventures and new plants in Russia. MORE

MARYSVILLE, OH-Honda of America Mfg. is discontinuing production of motorcycles at its plant in Ohio in the interest of focusing on the production of automobiles. MORE

DETROIT-A strike at a key parts supplier is starting to have an impact on General Motors Corp., with the automaker closing a pickup truck plant in Pontiac, Michigan, due to a parts shortage. MORE

DETROIT-For years, automakers have been shifting production of components and cars from the United States to so-called low cost countries. But according to some, the United States is now a “low cost” country as well. MORE

BUFFALO, NY-Facing a host of bad choices, many hourly workers at American Axle & Manufacturing feel they have nothing left to lose. MORE

BERLIN-Foreign investment in Eastern Europe will continue to boost the region’s automotive output. MORE

DETROIT-The United Auto Workers has launched a strike against American Axle and Manufacturing Holding Inc. in an effort to hold the line on wages. MORE

DEARBORN, MI-Ford is pulling out all the stops to encourage workers to accept buyouts and leave the company. MORE