rorty:::tort: DAILY: Automakers coming to grips with European plant surplus | Nissan executive says China sales hurt by tensions with Japan | GM needs to dump Opel, Morgan Stanley says

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September 6, 2012

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Mulally: Automakers coming to grips with European plant surplus

Ford and other automakers in Europe are coming to grips with the need to reduce factory capacity as car sales collapse in the region, CEO Alan Mulally said. ... >> story Published: Sep 6 3:34 pm U.S. Eastern time

	Roadshow Gives Guidance on Increasing Efficiencies
Experts from OESA, Plante Moran and Plex Systems share guidance on how automotive manufacturers can improve productivity and efficiency while meeting growing demands. The Sept. 13 roadshow features real-life success stories and open Q&A. Join us from 2 to 5 p.m. at the GM Heritage Center, Sterling Heights. Click to learn more.

Nissan executive says China sales hurt by tensions with Japan

Nissan, the biggest Japanese automaker by sales in China, said deliveries in the country have been affected as it cut back on marketing events in the wake of violent anti-Japan demonstrations last month. ... >> story Published: Sep 6 11:36 am U.S. Eastern time

GM needs to dump Opel, Morgan Stanley says

Selling or otherwise divesting its money-losing Opel unit in Europe is General Motors' best option, a Wall Street analyst said today. ... >> story Published: Sep 6 12:09 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 9/6/12 2:30 pm ET - adds GM comment, background

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