Tag: Automotive
Union urges government action in wake of Ford job cuts
The AMWU has urged governments to act to offset falling car sales and the global economic downturn.[MORE]
Global turmoil forces Holden shutdowns
Holden will have more car production shutdowns due to global economic turmoil.[MORE]
More job cuts at Ford
Ford is set to axe more jobs at its Victorian factories as it struggles with the economic downturn.[MORE]
Teson Trims asset sale to help pay worker entitlements
Teson Trims has formally gone into liquidation.[MORE]
New car buyers expect 'lemon protection'
The RACQ is calling on the Queensland Government to introduce laws to protect new car buyers from "lemons".[MORE]
Car parts manufacturer closes
Teson Trims at Euroa will close its doors for the final time today.[MORE]
Jobs offered to Teson workers
Some of the 92 workers who will lose their jobs when a car parts manufacturer in Euroa, in north-east Victoria, closes, have been offered new jobs.[MORE]
Porsche boss steers around shares
Porsche boss Wendelin Wiedeking has managed to steer clear of the immediate fallout of the global financial crisis, telling a German newspaper he has avoided investing in shares.[MORE]
Tata Motors pulls out of W Bengal after protests
Indian car company Tata Motors says it is pulling out of West Bengal where violent demonstrations have halted construction of a factory for its low-cost Nano model. [MORE]
Plans for smaller Holden model
Holden has plans to build a new small car at its Elizabeth plant in Adelaide.[MORE]
Govt pledges assistance to Teson Trims workers
The Victorian Government has promised to assist workers who have lost their jobs with the closure of a car parts manufacturer Teson Trims.[MORE]
Vic auto parts company to close
About 150 workers will lose their jobs when Teson Trims of Euroa closes its doors.[MORE]
Court rules GM's carbon car ads 'misleading'
The Federal Court in Perth has found that GM Holden engaged in misleading advertising when it said Saab cars were carbon neutral. [MORE]
Luxury car tax 'risks becoming dog's breakfast'
There is a risk the luxury car tax bill will degenerate into a bad policy, the peak automotive industry body says.[MORE]
Fielding to back luxury car tax changes
The Federal Government's attempt to hike taxes on more expensive cars is closer to success after it agreed to the demands of a key independent Senator.[MORE]
Administrators optimistic of saving car parts company
The administrators of Victorian car parts manufacturer, Teson Trims says a dozen companies have expressed interest in buying the business.[MORE]
Teson creditors to discuss company future
Creditors will meet today to discuss the future of Teson Trims.[MORE]
Swan, Fielding to meet over luxury car tax
Wayne Swan and Steve Fielding will meet to discuss the Govt's luxury car tax increase.[MORE]
Automotive industry calls for incentives to Govt recommendations
The automotive industry body says incentives need to be in place for Australian car manufacturers to adopt new fuel-efficient technologies.[MORE]
Govt releases car emissions recommendations
The Federal Government has put forward eight possible measures to reduce carbon emissions from Australian cars.[MORE]
Nats Senator may consider amended car tax bill
Nationals Senator John Williams says he would consider voting for the Federal Government's contentious luxury car tax bill if it was changed to exempt rural Australians.[MORE]
US carmakers push for Govt bailout
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Detroit's big car-makers want the US Government to fund a push to build fuel-efficient vehicles.[MORE]
Brumby urges Fed Govt to rescue Vic manufacturing
Victorian Premier John Brumby says it is up to the Federal Government to help the Victorian manufacturing industry.[MORE]
Teson Trims in voluntary administration
Financially-troubled Victorian car component company Teson Trims has gone into voluntary administration.[MORE]
Tata gets go ahead for world's cheapest car
India's Tata Motors can go ahead with making the world's cheapest car in the east of the country after talks yielded a compromise ending violent protests against its factory, officials said.[MORE]
