Chrysler may help develop a minivan for Mercedes

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Chrysler Corp. of Auburn Hills, MI, is talking with Daimler-Benz of Germany about the possibility of developing a Mercedes minivan. According to Chrysler President Thomas Stallkamp, the company is currently exploring options with Daimler and how to go about it if a decision is reached. However, Stallkamp declined to give details on the proposed Mercedes minivan. Chrysler's move would revive a program that was earlier scratched when the companies decided to merge in a $38-billion deal that is expected to be final in November 1998.

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Is talking with Daimler-Benz about the possibility of developing a Mercedes minivan

Strategy & planning, Chrysler Corp.

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GM goes global for parts to get plants running

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General Motors Corp. (GM) anticipates to reopen its Corvette plant in Bowling Green, KY, after successfully finding parts to replace those built by striking employees. The move by GM explains how the company continues to build vehicles at its Saturn plant in Spring Hill, TN, and how it will be able to reopen its truck facility in Silao, Mexico, on July 27, 1998. The strikes at GM's Delphi East and the Flint Metal Center have resulted in the terminations of over 200,000 employees and the closures of 27 out of 29 assembly plants.

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Anticipates to reopen its Corvette plant in Bowling Green, KY, after finding parts to replace those built by striking employees

Facilities & equipment

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GM targets resources at key plants

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General Motors will shut down some of its plants and will focus its investments on some key plants in the US. Mothballing of the plants has been prompted by walkouts initiated by United Auto Workers union, resulting in huge losses for the car manufacturer. General Motors will focus its investments in plants in Ottawa, Ontario, in Canada, Pontiac, MI, Fort Wayne, IN, Lansing, MI, and Arlington, TX. The firm has planned a $3.5-billion investment scheme for 1998 on factory upgrades and vehicle launches.

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Will shut down some of its plants and will focus its investments on some key plants in the US

Plant shutdown

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