Toyota workers’ redundancy vote
TOYOTA factory workers will vote on their redundancy packages next week, as the car maker vows to build Camrys until December 2017.
Manufacturing
Delays worsen for biggest warship
THE delivery date for the navy’s biggest ever warship has slipped by a further six months due to “teething problems” and workplace issues.
Holden builds one millionth V6
HOLDEN has built its one millionth new-generation V6 engine two years before the historic Port Melbourne factory closes.
Holden builds one millionth V6
HOLDEN has built its one millionth new-generation V6 engine two years before the historic Port Melbourne factory closes.
Holden and Ford lose $820m
HOLDEN has announced its biggest ever financial loss — $553.8 million for 2013 — and Ford has reported its second-worst year in the red: $267 million.
Inside Lamborghini’s new supercar
IF you order it today, Lamborghini’s new Huracan will take a year to get to your doorstep. So we jumped the queue to discover how it drives.
Ford builds modern Falcon GT 351
IT was the most iconic Ford built in Australia. Now the car giant has built a modern day Falcon GT 351 — and they’ve already sold out.
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.
Holden brand here to stay: Dorizas
THE new boss of Holden has boldly said the company will be the top-selling car brand by 2020 — three years after closing its factories.
GM throws Holden plant a lifeline
GENERAL Motors has thrown a lifeline to Holden’s design centre, securing its future and the jobs of 140 car designers once manufacturing ends in 2017.
Hard truth behind refinery closure
THE closure of BP’s refinery in Brisbane is a blow to staff — but the reality is that Australia is no longer a place to refine crude oil, writes Jessica Irvine.
Abbott blamed in $100M car delay
CAR industry figures are blaming Federal Government for delaying a $100 million assistance package for its workers when made redundant.
BP to close Bulwer refinery, 350 jobs to go
BP WILL close its Bulwer Island refinery in Brisbane, resulting in 350 job losses.
GM hires 9/11 lawyer over faulty switches
General Motors has hired a lawyer who handled compensation for victims of September 11 and the Boston bombing to address victims of faulty switches.
Cruze recalled twice for same fault
HOLDEN is recalling its Cruze small car for the seventh time in five years with the latest the second recall for a fault identified last year.
The fatal flaw linked to 13 deaths
A SINGLE switch in GM cars has led to a fatal flaw linked to at least 13 deaths. So why did it take the company a decade to own up to the problem?
Iconic Swiss industry under threat
ONE of Switzerland’s most famous industries is under threat after a recent vote to curtail immigration in the country.
Used car imports under fire
THE motoring industry is in uproar over a proposal that would see used cars dumped in the Australian market from overseas.
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.
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