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Ford Motor Company Statement on Cleveland Engine #2

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April 18, 2008 -- There was a small fire due to a chemical reaction at Cleveland Engine #2. It was confined to a lab and was put out immediately with a fire extinguisher. There were no injuries and approximately 150 people were sent home as a precautionary measure.

The appropriate chemical cleanup is in process.

Source: Ford Motor Company

2008 Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles

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09/12/2008 - 00:00
09/14/2008 - 23:59
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The 14th annual Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles is an automobile concours d'elegance.

Ticket info:
Advance tickets are $20 for individual and $50 for family.
Tickets at the gate are $25 for individual and $60 for family.

Location:
Glenmoor Country Club near Canton, Ohio

2008 Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 12

1:00 p.m. - Golf
6:00 p.m. - "Welcome" party on patio

Saturday, September 13
8:30 a.m. - Countryside Tour departs
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Fashion Show and Brunch at Glenmoor Country Club sponsored by Dillard's Department Stores
1:30 p.m. - Countryside Tour participants return (approximate)
5:00 p.m. - Cocktail reception for artists on rear lawn of Glenmoor Country Club

GM to Make Major Announcement Concerning Ohio Diesel Engine Plant

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2008-02-04 -- General Motors Corp. will make a major announcement regarding the DMAX diesel engine plant in Moraine, Ohio. The announcement will be made by John Buttermore, GM Powertrain vice president of global manufacturing. The announcement will be attended by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland.

When:
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
9:00 a.m.

Where:
DMAX Diesel Engine Plant
3100 Dryden Road
Moraine, Ohio 45439

Who:
* John Buttermore, GM Powertrain Vice President of Global Manufacturing
* Ohio Governor Ted Strickland
* Ohio Lt. Governor Lee Fisher
* Maho Mitsuya, DMAX Chief Executive Officer
* Jim Clark, IUE-CWA President
* Judy Dodge, President of Montgomery County Commission
* Leonard Johnson, Moraine Mayor

Source: GM

Chrysler LLC Invests More Than $27 Million in Toledo Machining Plant

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$26.4 million for manufacturing of a new torque converter; $1.5 million for new steering column production

Toledo, Ohio, Jan 21, 2008 - Tom LaSorda, Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President, announced today that Chrysler would invest more than $27 million in its Toledo (Ohio) Machining Plant. The plans were revealed during a keynote speech at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting.

Toledo Machining, which currently builds torque converters and steering columns, will divide the investment into two separate parts of the plant: $26.4 million will go toward the manufacturing of a redesigned torque converter for automatic transmissions and an additional $1.5 million will be used for production of a new steering column.

Goodyear Board of Directors Approves Plan to Keep World Headquarters in Akron

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Tire company and developer reach tentative agreement to build new headquarters and redevelop old facilities for Akron Riverwalk complex.

AKRON, Ohio, December 5, 2007 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Board of Directors has approved a plan that, when finalized, will keep the company’s world headquarters in Akron, Ohio.

The company announced the tentative agreement this morning at a joint press conference with representatives from the Industrial Realty Group, the State of Ohio, the City of Akron and Summit County. The press conference was held at Goodyear’s World Technical Center, adjacent to the proposed future site of its new headquarters building.

Honda's First U.S. Auto Plant in Marysville Celebrates 25 Years of Production

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MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The first Japanese auto plant to build a car in America(1) turns 25 today, marking a milestone that brought innovation to the U.S. auto industry and vaulted Honda to a leadership position. The 5,300 associates at Honda's Marysville Auto Plant will not miss a beat as they spend the day building more than 1,800 cars and light trucks. Later this month, they will hit another milestone -- production of the plant's nine-millionth vehicle.

2008 Dayton Auto Show

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03/27/2008 - 00:00
03/30/2008 - 23:59
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Whether you are looking for a new car or just like to look at new cars, you will want to visit the all-new 2008 Dayton Auto Show. This five-day celebration of automobiles includes the very latest models from the manufacturers, concepts of the future, exciting displays seen at the nation's bigger auto shows, plus celebrities, show cars and other surprises. See cars, trucks, sport utilites and vans. All the best and all in one place...the Dayton Convention Center.

Location
Dayton Convention Center
Dayton, OH

Presented by the Dayton Area Auto Dealers Association

More Information: http://www.hartproductions.com/Dayton/index.html

2008 Columbus International Auto Show

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03/08/2008 - 00:00
03/16/2008 - 23:59
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Location:
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, Ohio

More information to be provided closer to date.

http://www.columbusautoshow.com/

2008 Cleveland Auto Show

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02/24/2008 - 00:00
03/04/2008 - 23:59
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Location:
International Exposition (I-X) Center
Cleveland, OH

Hours:
Fridays and Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sundays: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday - Thursday: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Tickets:
Adults $12
Seniors $9.50
Preteens $9.50
Children (6 & under) FREE
All admission prices include an official Auto Show souvenir program - a $5 value!

Parking:
FREE PARKING is available to all visitors throughout the show compliments of your GCADA franchised new-car and truck dealers. Visit a dealer in your community, and see what a difference personal service can make!

More information: http://www.clevelandautoshow.com/

Cincinnati Auto Expo

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02/21/2008 - 00:00
02/24/2008 - 23:59
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Location:
Cincinnati Convention Center
Cincinnati, Ohio

Times:
Thurs. & Fri. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Ticket prices:
Adults $8
Children (13 & under) $2

Exhibitors:
Manufacturers:

Acura
Audi
BMW
Buick
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Dodge
Ford
GMC
GM Ohio Project
Honda
Hummer
Hyundai
Infiniti
Jaguar/Land Rover
Jeep
Kia
Lexus
Lincoln Mercury
Maserati
Mazda
Mercedes-Benz
Mini Cooper
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Pontiac
Porsche
Saab
Saturn
Scion
Subaru
Suzuki
Toyota
Volkswagen
Volvo

Others:

Children's Hospital
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati Magazine
Deering Jerky
Explorer Vans
Frame & Save
GEICO

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