UK mulls nationalising Gupta’s assets
Britain is considering nationalising parts of Sanjeev Gupta’s steel empire, while Australia refuses to speculate on the British industrialist’s finances.
Manufacturing
Winemakers likely to call for WTO help on China
The nation’s peak industry body for grape growers and winemakers is likely to plead to the World Trade Organisation to decide its dispute with China.
China’s brutal final call on Aussie wines
Australian wine producers have years of struggle ahead as they seek to fill the void left by China effectively cutting itself off as a major market.
The long and winding road to save Portland
After a year of negotiations to try to save its Portland smelter, Alcoa was taking no risks at the final hour.
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Car recall notice was years overdue
GOVERNMENT documents reveal a car manufacturer waited years to issue a recall on a vehicle that had a potentially fatal steering defect.
What was named ‘World Car of Year’?
THIS small car – which owes much of its DNA to the Volkswagen Golf – has won the 2014 World Car of the Year. Does it deserve the title?
First look at last car to be made in Oz
TOYOTA has given the first look at the last car that will be made in Australia: the next generation Camry.
The 4WD giving you x-ray vision
A SYSTEM designed for hard-core four-wheel drivers could be the biggest breakthrough in driveway safety yet.
Collingwoodore to hit our roads
HOLDEN has released a special edition Commodore, dubbed to “Collingwoodore”, to celebrate its sponsorship of the Magpies football club.
Consumers flock to save SPC Ardmona
MAYBE consumers do care about saving Aussie companies. SPC Ardmona has reported a huge increase in sales since it revealed it was struggling.
The QR code to save your life
QR codes — the tiny scrambled square symbols that instantly link smartphone users to the internet — can now be used to save lives.
BMW launches luxury electric car
THE first BMW electric car went on sale in Australia today and the carmaker thinks it’s so good he wants free tolls for its drivers and $10,000 off the price tag from taxpayers.
Why new car prices won’t be cheaper
COMMENT: New car prices won’t suddenly come down by 5 per cent, but you may get more for your money, now that a FTA has been signed with Japan.
Car prices to fall under Tokyo deal
THE price of an imported Japanese car in Australia could fall by up to $1500 under an historic free-trade deal as Tony Abbott begins Tokyo talks.
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