The six words that doomed Holden
The beloved car brand’s days are now numbered – but a politician’s furious 2013 threat might have ultimately sealed its fate.
Manufacturing
Australia’s huge Holden myth
It might be the most iconic car brand in the country – but sad figures reveal Holden’s legendary status is little more than a fairytale.
Ford makes call on Aussie future
Following General Motor’s announcement it will ‘retire’ the Holden brand, Ford has announced its future plans for Australia.
‘I am angry’: PM slams Holden exit
A “disappointed” Scott Morrison has lashed out at General Motors for letting its Aussie brand “wither away” after taxpayer handouts.
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Auto industry set to boom
THE closure of car manufacturing plants will not kill Australia’s auto industry, according to a new report from Auto Skills Australia.
GM recalls 2.6M cars worldwide
GENERAL Motors is now recalling a total of 2.6 million small cars worldwide for a defective ignition switch linked to at least 12 deaths.
Million jars of peanut butter dumped
NEARLY a million jars of peanut butter are heading to landfill after Costco Wholesale declined requests to let it be donated to food banks.
Holden builds 50,000th VF Commodore
IT has taken 10 months to build the 50,000th version of the new Commodore — 10 years ago it took three months.
4WD that sips less than Prius
MITSUBISHI Outlander plug-in hybrid uses just 1.9L/100km: 50km on battery power before petrol motor takes you another 800km.
Insurance and smash repair probe
THE NSW Government will today launch a parliamentary inquiry into the relationship between insurance companies and smash repairers.
Crash test dummies learn safety
WANT to be a crash test dummy and live to tell the tale? A temporary showroom in Sydney is giving people the chance to crash a virtual car.
Toyota and Ford now in family car war
TOYOTA has begun importing the Kluger SUV from North America, in an attempt to take sales away from the Australian made class leader, the Ford Territory.
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