By Nick Aziz
Wednesday, Sep 28th, 2005 @ 11:23 am
    • Mercedes plans to cut more than 8,000 jobs in Germany, instead of 5,000 as previously expected, a German newspaper reported on Tuesday.
    • A 2006 limited edition of the Hummer H2 goes on sale this week with a new Pacific Blue color choice and unique features.
    • Ford is handing over the keys to three hybrid hydrogen Ford Focus Fuel Cell vehicles to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and two to Progress Energy as part of a program to conduct real-world testing of fuel cell technology.
    • Just minutes before a strike deadline, a deal was reached between the Canadian Auto Workers Union and 17,000 General Motors workers in Ontario.
    • Changan Ford Mazda Engine Co, a joint venture among Changan Automotive Group, Ford Motor Company and Mazda Motor Corporation, held its groundbreaking ceremony today in Nanjing, China.