East Germany's automotive industry used to be the butt of jokes around Europe. Now, however, no one is laughing as the eastern state of Saxony has established a reputation for producing cutting-edge, luxurious vehicles that are in demand around the world.
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GM announces $449m investment
US auto manufacturer, General Motors, has announced that it will spend $449m on next-generation electric vehicles and advanced battery technology production.
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Why investors in Romania are looking beyond Bucharest
Investors are looking beyond Romanian capital Bucharest to cities such as Timisoara, Cluj Napoca, Brasov and Constanta, and finding growing economies, skills and business capacity.
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Japan rebalances Asian investment away from China
Formerly the largest Asian recipient of Japanese FDI, China has fallen out of favour with Japan-based companies in the past year.
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Detroit is Canada's top US trading partner: Brookings Institution
A report by US think tank Brookings Institution reveals the major part that the automotive industry plays in US-Canadian trade, with 'motor city' Detroit ranking as Canada's largest US trading partner.
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View from Europe: automotive industry needs to address overcapacity
Europe's automotive industry plays a significant part in the region's economy, but manufacturing capacity needs restructuring.
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Tennessee governor takes business approach to attracting investment
The governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam, tells Michal Kaczmarski how his background in business shapes his approach to seeking investment and why there is more to his home state than whiskey.
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The automotive sector takes the R&D route to revival
Car manufacturers are investing their way out of the doldrums by upping their efforts when it comes to R&D, and increasingly partnering with academic institutions to stay ahead of the competition.
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Leipzig stands out from the automotive and biotech crowds
Seemingly every FDI-hungry location in the world is eyeing the automotive and biotech sectors, but by focusing on the SME supply chain, the east German city of Leipzig is managing to excel in both areas.
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Thailand posts disappointing GDP growth figures
Despite substantial investments in Thailand’s motor industry in 2013, GDP growth has slipped below 4%.
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