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Automotive and Technology Industry Developments: Key Takeaways and Statistics

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Chrysler announced a $900 million expansion plan for its Toledo, Ohio, factories, including a new plant and the expansion of the existing Toledo North factory to produce redesigned Jeep Wrangler and Liberty sport utility vehicles. Toyota, coping with surging sales of its Prius hybrid, will boost Prius production to 15,000 units per month in the first half of 2005 and delay the US release of its Lexus RX 330 hybrid SUV. In other news, HP will ship a Linux-preinstalled notebook computer, and SAP will invest $24 million and hire 1,900 programmers in India by 2006.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chrysler will invest $900 million in its Toledo, Ohio, factories, producing 30,000 vehicles per year.
  • Toyota will increase Prius production to 15,000 units per month in the first half of 2005.
  • HP will be the first major PC maker to ship a business notebook computer preinstalled with Novell's SuSE Linux.
  • SAP will invest $24 million and hire 1,900 programmers in India by 2006, expanding its Indian operation.
  • Adelphia Communications Corp. agreed to pay $8.1 million to settle claims by entertainment companies alleging copyright infringement.
  • Microsoft Corp. agreed to pay $31.5 million in software vouchers to settle a lawsuit by New Mexico consumers who claim they were overcharged.
  • Wells Fargo, ExxonMobil, and DaimlerChrysler are mentioned as companies involved in notable business and regulatory developments.

Statistics:

  • Chrysler will invest $900 million in its Toledo, Ohio, factories.
  • Toyota will increase Prius production to 15,000 units per month in the first half of 2005.
  • HP will start at an estimated street price of $1,140 for its Linux-preinstalled notebook computer.
  • SAP will invest $24 million in its Indian operation and hire 1,900 programmers by 2006.
  • Adelphia Communications Corp. agreed to pay $8.1 million to settle claims by entertainment companies.
  • Microsoft Corp. agreed to pay $31.5 million in software vouchers to settle a lawsuit in New Mexico.

Sources:

  • "Chrysler to expand in Toledo" - A Bloomberg News article.
  • "Toyota to boost Prius output" - A Bloomberg News article.
  • "SAP to expand India operation" - Bloomberg News.
  • "HP to ship Linux notebook" - Bloomberg News.
  • "Adelphia to pay $8.1 million to settle claims" - A Reuters news article.
  • "Microsoft to pay $31.5 million to settle lawsuit" - A Reuters news article.

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