DETROIT-In the long run, the UAW’s recent deals with GM and Chrysler could mean more jobs for Michigan in particular. And the hiring may very well begin sooner than many people think. MORE

INDIANAPOLIS-More than 4,000 Navistar workers in six states remain on strike, and negotiations are reportedly at a standstill. MORE

CHIBA CITY, Japan-Nissan is ramping up its Indian and Philippine facilities as part of an overall strategy focusing on the production of vehicles for lower-income markets in Asia and beyond. MORE

DETROIT-The United Automobile Workers union has already seen two strikes and significant dissent in this year's round of U.S. contract talks, but the fight could be just beginning as it turns to face its last bargaining partner, Ford Motor. MORE

DETROIT-As negotiations on a new contract start to ramp up, sources say Ford Motor Co. and the United Auto Workers have agreed in principle on the company's wish to further shrink its U.S. hourly work force. MORE

FUZHOU, China-Daimler AG has begun construction of a plant in southeast China to build 40,000 Mercedes vans annually. MORE

DEHLI, India-While the growth in India has been impressive-its economy grew by 9.4 percent last year-it’s lackluster numbers on the manufacturing side have Indian entrepreneurs and policymakers disappointed and frustrated. MORE

STUTTGART, Germany-Daimler AG has reached an agreement with India’s Tata Motors Ltd. to jointly produce heavy trucks in the world's second-most populous nation. MORE

AUBURN HILLS, MI-Workers at four key Detroit-area United Auto Workers locals have all voted in favor of a new contract with the company by wide margins, boosting chances the troubled deal will be approved. MORE

FUZHOU, China-Daimler AG has begun construction of a plant in southeast China to build Mercedes 40,000 vans annually. MORE