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Ford boosting production targets for full-size SUVs by about 25%; increasing line speed at Kentucky Truck Plant

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The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market. Kentucky Truck Plant assembly line workers are working overtime and voluntary weekend shifts. Advanced manufacturing.

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Novelis to invest $180M to double automotive aluminum body sheet capacity at Changzhou

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Novelis’ investment in China is its second automotive investment this year, having recently announced a $300-million greenfield manufacturing facility in Guthrie, Kentucky, USA. Novelis Changzhou Automotive Facility. Novelis delivers aluminum products to SGM, SAIC, FAW-VW, Chery and Changan Ford.

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