GM to Invest 3 Billion in China to Double Output
General Motors and its Chinese partners will invest 3 billion dollars over three years to expand capacity from 530000 to 1.3 million vehicles annually by 2007. The plan includes nearly 20 new or upgraded models, a new auto financing JV with SAIC, and an advanced prototype lab for testing noise and vibration.
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Former GM head James Roche dies at 97 in Florida
James M. Roche, former General Motors chairman and CEO, died at 97 at his Belleair home. Born in Elgin, Illinois, he joined GM in 1927 and rose to president and chairman before retiring at 65 in 1972. He served on boards including PepsiCo and NYSE, aided Detroit projects, and is survived by a daughter, two sons, and 27 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Ottawa shifts from growth push to anti growth stance
In Ottawa, city leaders oppose new retail and Main Street development while approving a 48 acre business park 15 miles away in Baldwin City. Douglas County partners with Baldwin City on the park despite resident opposition, as Ottawa’s Chamber and OFCED are criticized for avoiding public positions.
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