400 workers strike at ‘pig-headed’ giant
Hundreds of workers will strike for 24 hours in a long-running pay dispute with an electricity giant after the company allegedly rejected a new offer from the union.
Manufacturing
Aussies helping build the ‘CO2 brick’
In what could be a global game-changer, an Aussie tech company is one step closer to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere – and locking it away in housebricks.
Historic gold mint releases new coins
Australia’s largest precious metals mint will celebrate 125 years in operation with the release of five special coins, including a gold coin with a mintage of just 500.
Brutal rift over major gas claims
A war of words has erupted between two Labor ministers with each other pointing the finger over a major shortfall facing Victoria.
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Secret behind Hyundai’s sales blitz
HYUNDAI has shocked the car industry by selling a record number of its i30 hatchbacks in June — as car dealers explain the car’s sweet spot with drivers.
800,000 cars recalled in two days
IT’S recall-ageddon: hundreds of thousands of Mitsubishi and Toyota vehicles sold in Australia over the past 10 years are being recalled for safety reasons.
New lifeline for local mechanics
MOTORISTS could soon have a greater choice of where to get their cars serviced — and thousands of independent mechanics may be saved from extinction.
Jeep recalls 50,000 cars in Australia
THE death of actor Anton Yelchin, who was pinned by his car after it rolled down a steep driveway, has shone a spotlight on Jeep’s recall of 1.1 million cars.
Toyota’s massive $236m profit
TOYOTA Australia has posted a profit of $236m, adding further proof that there is more money in importing cars than manufacturing them locally.
Yes, e-cigarettes are bad for you
IF YOU think e-cigarettes are harmless, we’ve got bad news for you. A world-first legal case launched today could spell trouble for vapers.
Honda caught up in airbag recall
THERE’S a motorcycle with an airbag? Yes, and it turns out that might not be a good thing after all.
Do you have a new car horror story?
SICK of dodgy car dealers pushing expensive post-sale car service and making misleading claims? The consumer watchdog wants to hear from you.
Ferraris recalled in Australia
EVEN luxury cars have bad days. A global airbag recall affecting 100 million cars — including 1.3 million here — now includes Ferrari.
Holden saves its best for last
TALK about going out with a bang! Supercar power is coming to the homegrown Commodore to create fastest Holden of all time.
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