Where do the world’s footballs come from?
EVER wondered where the world’s footballs are made? More than half of them come from one city in Pakistan.
Manufacturing
Last of the Falcons is set to fly
HERE it is: the first picture of the XR8, the last Ford Falcon to roll off the line after 56 years of production.
Nissan pulls ‘lifesaving’ technology
AUSTRALIA’S leading safety authority has slammed Nissan for removing new “lifesaving” technology that can apply the brakes to avoid a crash — even though the system is available in Europe.
How a family went from $9 billion to bust
THEY were once one of America’s wealthiest families with a powerful beer empire. But a few bad decisions saw the clan lose it all in a matter of years.
Bankruptcy to claim another US city
A ONCE bustling city home to one of America’s biggest companies is considering bankruptcy, suffering a huge drop in population and abandoned streets.
Trouble brewing at top of Samsung
IT’S a multi-billion company that covers everything from gadgets to construction, but Samsung’s chairman has been seriously ill and ‘vultures’ are circling.
Samsung factory in $38 million heist
A BRAZEN raid on a Samsung factory in Brazil has seen 20 robbers with ID badges load up trucks with 40,000 phones, laptops and tablets, worth $38 million.
Holden recalls Cruze for third time
HOLDEN has issued its eighth recall in seven months — this time for the Cruze, for a third time — more than any other brand this year.
Pacific Brands boss quits
JOHN Pollaers has quit his job as chief executive of Pacific Brands after disagreeing with the board about how to improve the company.
This is the mother of all pearl operations
IN a tiny shed hidden away on a mangrove island just an hour north of Sydney, a tiny Aussie company is up against the world’s biggest pearl producer and beating them at their own game.
Toyota renews calls to scrap tax
AUSTRALIA’S biggest car maker Toyota has repeated calls for an end to Luxury Car Tax – as new-car sales slow down for the sixth month in a row.
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?
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.
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?
Toyota issues a recall on a recall
IT is Toyota’s most embarrassing recall so far: this is its seventh recall in six months, and it has doubled up on one from last year.
Toyota issues a recall on a recall
IT is Toyota’s most embarrassing recall so far: this is its seventh recall in six months, and it has doubled up on one from last year.
Ford unveils last ever Falcon GT
FORD says its Broadmeadows and Geelong factories in Victoria will make it to the October 2016 end date as the company unveils the last ever Falcon GT.
Holden’s driving force offers hope
HOLDEN has revealed more about the fate of its Australian factory after reviewing its sales results, while it continues to struggle against imported cars.
This is the best time to buy a car
STAND by for a car buying bonanza. Unprecedented discounts on new cars are on their way due to a massive oversupply. Here’s when to buy.
Holden recalls 42,000 Commodores
HOLDEN has instructed dealers to stop Commodore deliveries and will recall 42,000 cars to inspect a possible seatbelt fault.
Toyota recalls 300,000 cars and utes
IN one of the motor industry’s largest actions, Toyota has been forced to recall more than six million cars for steering and seat problems.
The car company you never want to buy from
ONE world famous company has recalled 13.6 million cars this year — more than the total sold in the US in five years. Here’s who you don’t want to buy from.
‘Deathtrap’ on company’s list of banned words
A CAR company fined a record $35 million for defects linked to deaths banned certain words in reports, including deathtrap, defect and dangerous.
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