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Volkswagen, Toshiba to Develop Electric Car Drive Systems
VW is aiming to be the first manufacturer to provide an 'emissions-free, affordable and safe large-scale production electric vehicle.' Click to continue

U.S. Auto Suppliers Ask Treasury for $25.5 Billion Bailout
The supplier organizations warned that as many as one million jobs could be lost should the supplier base not be supported. Click to continue

Volga-Dnepr and Virgin Air Show Growth
Volga-Dnepr enjoyed a huge boost in sales last year as Virgin begins regular Australia-to-the-U.S. service. Click to continue

Pregis Reduces Scrap with Help of Students
Pregis Corp. reduced scrap by $80,000 annually and improved safety at its Plymouth, Ind. plant as a result of findings by a team of University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign students. Click to continue

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MBA 101: Four Ways To Power Through A Downturn
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