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A Brampton Plant Idle for Nearly 3 Years Is Headed to an Armored-Truck Maker, and Unifor Says Stellantis Betrayed 2,200 Workers

Stellantis has found a buyer for a plant it hasn’t used in nearly three years, and that buyer doesn’t make cars. On Nov. 9, Stellantis and Roshel, a Brampton-based armored-vehicle maker, announced an asset purchase agreement. Under it, Roshel takes over Brampton Assembly Plant and its equipment for an undisclosed price. The automaker’s SEC filing…

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Men's Health

Animal vs. plant protein reveals a surprising testosterone divide

Date: November 12, 2026 Source: University of Eastern Finland Summary: A surprising new study suggests that where men get their protein may be linked to their testosterone levels. Researchers studying more than 2,500 men found that higher animal protein intake, particularly from dairy, was associated with lower testosterone, while plant protein was linked to higher…

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Cars

Honda’s $3 Billion Ohio Hybrid Plant Shows Why Building Cars in America Makes Long-Term Sense

Honda will spend $3 billion on a new Ohio auto plant built around hybrid demand, lifting U.S. capacity to 1.3 million vehicles a year. Tariffs have reminded automakers that building where you sell is smart long-term planning. Advertising

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Trucks

Daimler Closes Portland Truck Plant, Cutting Hundreds of Oregon Manufacturing Jobs

Daimler Truck North America closed its Swan Island manufacturing plant October 30, ending decades of truck assembly at the Portland factory and shifting production to North Carolina and South Carolina as hundreds of Oregon workers lose their positions.

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Trucks

Daimler closes truck manufacturing plant in north Portland; Lays off 375 workers

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A truck manufacturing plant in northwest Portland closed for good on Friday, laying off almost 400 workers.

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Men's Health

Animal protein & low testosterone link, plant protein higher

New research associates consuming more animal protein with reduced blood testosterone, whereas plant-based

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Cars

Audi Neckarsulm plant at risk of closure and VW job cuts

Around 6,000 workers protested demanding clarity on the future of the site. Volkswagen is considering closing four German plants after 2030 as part of deep cost cuts. Workers in Neckarsulm are covered by a job security agreement that runs until the end of 2033. Having six thousand people outside a factory gate is not a

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Trucks

International eyes second San Antonio plant shift

July 27, 2026 2:04 pm, EDT A cab is assembled at International Motors’ facility in San Antonio. (international) key takeaways: International is considering a second production shift at its San Antonio assembly plant as demand and product initiatives support potential expansion. International truck orders increased 209% year over year to 22,924 vehicles in the second

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Trucks

Ford, Geely form venture in US automaker’s Spain auto plant

July 23, 2026 4:00 PM, EDT (David Zalubowski/Associated Press, File) key takeaways: Ford and Geely agreed on July 23 to form a joint venture at Ford’s Valencia-area factory in Spain, with production of four new models starting in 2028. The deal aims to cut vehicle costs through shared production and purchasing as Chinese brands gain

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Trucks

Ford pledges $499 million to Canadian engine plant, defends trade deal

July 20, 2026 10:35 am, EDT A Canadian flag flutters in the wind near the Ford logo at the automaker’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. (Carlos Osorio/Associated Press) key takeaways: Ford and Unifor ratified a three-year contract covering approximately 5,000 Canadian workers with a 9% pay raise and bonuses. The agreement includes a new C$700 million

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