Dairy business sale to China collapses
The sale of an Australian dairy business to a Chinese company has been abandoned after Treasurer Josh Frydenberg deemed it “against the national interest”.
Manufacturing
Shipbuilder shielded from COVID downturn
West Australian shipbuilder Austal says the defence vessel market is strengthening and has been largely shielded from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ingham’s profit plunges as virus dents demand
Poultry producer Ingham’s suffered a fall in demand, while COVID-19 restrictions impacted the business both in Australia and New Zealand.
Profit plunge for major steelmaker
BlueScope’s full-year profit has plunged dramatically, but sales of its Truecore and Colorbond products in Australia remain solid.
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Holden recalls Commodore again
THE Holden Commodore has been recalled for the fourth time in three months because the LPG fuel system may cut out or catch fire.
Get a V8 sound from your Alto
MISS the days of having a V8 growl as you start the family car? Lexus’ new SUV gives you a sound option and soon you can pick the noise coming from your car.
Toyota posts biggest-ever loss
TOYOTA Australia has recorded a massive financial loss — $437 million after tax — as it prepares to shut its car assembly line in 2017.
Cheapest cars to run and own
ONE of Australia’s cheapest cars on the market is also the most affordable to own and operate. So which is it?
Final nail in coffin for Commodore
HOLDEN is set to kill off an Aussie icon by ditching the Commodore name — and the man in charge of the decision is the one who vowed to save it.
Holden Commodore avoids US recall
HOLDEN has narrowly avoided a massive car recall with local bosses saying an issue with the Chevrolet Camaro in the US isn’t replicated in the Commodore.
Ford to sack 250 factory workers
FORD Australia is preparing to sack hundreds of workers in Broadmeadows and Geelong due to falling demand for the Falcon sedan and Territory SUV.
The SUV shame file and honour list
THE price of a new car with a rear view camera has hit a new low of just $14,990. But why don’t all SUVs have them as a standard safety feature?
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