BEIJING-Even as its own businesses go on a global buying spree, the Chinese government is preparing to pass legislation limiting foreign acquisitions on national security grounds. MORE

WUHU, China-China-based Chery Automobile Co., which has partnered in recent months with Chrysler and Fiat, says it now plans to have overseas assembly plants in 14 countries by 2010. MORE

FRANKFURT, Germany-Newly formed Dubai Aerospace Enterprise may purchase some of the plants spun off by Airbus’ ongoing restructuring. MORE

DEARBORN, MI-Ford Motor Co.’s ongoing success in Brazil offers hope for the company’s turnaround effort in North America. MORE

DETROIT-Faced with softening demand for SUVs and pickup trucks, General Motors is reducing overtime at a half dozen assembly plants. MORE

BEIJING-Cost pressures from OEMs can result in use of substandard or unsafe materials. MORE

AUBURN HILLS, MI-After months of preparation, Chrysler has begun manufacturing its Town & Country sedan and Dodge Grand Caravan minivan at an upgraded plant in Windsor, Ontario. MORE

DETROIT-Whoever says Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. can't make money in the car business has never been to South America. MORE

HONG KONG-U.S.-based China Labor Watch says is found “brutal conditions” at eight Chinese plants that make toys for big multinationals. MORE

DETROIT-Don't let the quiet fool you: At least two of Detroit's three automakers already have made "economic" proposals to the United Auto Workers that aim to cut hourly labor costs nearly 30 percent. MORE