by Associated Press Published: May 3,2012
Tags: annex, annexation, automakers, automobiles, Automotive, bench, courts, judges, judicial, judiciary, lawsuit, manufacturers, manufacturing, municipal government
CANTON — A federal judge has ruled that the Canton Nissan plant is safe from annexation through 2030. The Clarion-Ledger reports the city’s lawsuit seeking the right to annex the plant was dismissed Tuesday. U.S. District Court Judge Carlton Reeves dismissed the suit with prejudice, meaning Canton will not be allowed to file another suit [...] [...]
BLUE SPRINGS — Five months after starting production, and weeks into its second production line shift, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi is making progress toward full capacity, according to a plant executive. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports David Copenhaver, vice president of administration for the Blue Springs plant, said the facility will be able to [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: February 28,2012
Tags: annexation, automobiles, Automotive, courts, hearing, judge, judicial, judiciary, lawsuit, manufacturer, manufacturing, taxes, trial
CANTON — A Madison County Chancery Court trial on the city of Canton’s petition to annex the Nissan North American plant has been postponed until June 2013. Canton and Nissan are also in federal court over legislation approved in 2000 that prohibits the city from annexing the plant for 30 years without the automaker’s written [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: February 27,2012
Tags: automobiles, Automotive, courts, judge, judicial, judiciary, lawsuit, mamnufacturing, manufacturer, municipal government, taxes
CANTON — The city of Canton’s lawsuit against Nissan North American for the right to annex the nearby vehicle production plant is scheduled for trial in August. Canton officials say legislation approved in 2000 that prohibits the city from annexing the plant for 30 years without the automaker’s written consent violates the equal protection clauses [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: February 21,2012
Tags: automakers, automobiles, Automotive, brand, Cars, marketing, quality, recalls, safety, trucks, vans, vehicles
A study from North Carolina State University shows that Toyota’s safety-related recalls that began in 2009 made little to no impact on how consumers perceived the brand. “These findings highlight the importance of establishing and maintaining a reputation for quality,” says Dr. Robert Hammond, an assistant professor of economics at NC State and lead author [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: February 20,2012
Tags: acquisitions, automobiloe, Automotive, automotive industry, Cars, manufacturer, manufacturing, mergers, plant, supplier, trucks, vans, vehicles
PONTOTOC — Pontotoc Spring, which makes coiled springs for the automotive aftermarket, as well as metal stampings for automotive, industrial and commercial applications, has been acquired by an Indiana company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. MW Industries of Logansport, Ind., made the announcement. Pontotoc Spring employs 90 workers. Pontotoc Spring general manager Allen [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: January 15,2012
Tags: automobile, Automotive, Cars, colleges, education, electricity, energy, green power, higher education, manufacturing, power, solar energy, SUVs, trucks, universities, vans, vehicles
OXFORD — The Center for Manufacturing Excellence at the University of Mississippi had generated 57 kilowatt-hours of electricity, enough power to run the center’s administrative offices and classrooms, or to brew 1,986 cups of coffee. With the installation of more than 400 photovoltaic solar panels complete, the year-old building is the largest roof-mounted solar power [...] [...]
JACKSON — A federal judge is giving attorneys for former New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister and Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. more time to negotiate a settlement in a lawsuit between them over the football star’s failed Jackson auto dealership. A court filing late yesterday said “because progress was demonstrated” U.S. Magistrate Judge Linda [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: January 3,2012
Tags: athlete, automakers, automobiles, Automotive, bankruptcy, car dealerships, Cars, lawsuit, professional athletes, retail, sports, vehicles
JACKSON — A federal judge has set a deadline for settlement negotiations in a lawsuit between Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. and Deuce McAllister related to a car dealership the former New Orleans Saints star owned in Mississippi. U.S. Magistrate Judge Linda R. Anderson set a telephone conference for Jan. 5 and said discovery will resume [...] [...]
MANTACHIE — Toyota Boshoku Mississippi, LLC (TBMS) has started producing the seat frames and door trim for the Toyota Corolla, which is being produced at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi Inc. in Blue Springs. TBMS is a subsidiary of Toyota Boshoku America, Inc. (Headquarter: Erlanger, Kentucky) The completed seat for the Corolla will be produced at [...] [...]
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