Tag: automotive industry
GM’s Stefan Jacoby says no amount of government aid could have saved Holden’s factory
General Motor’s head of international operations Stefan Jacoby has admitted that he was the one who proposed the decision to close down Holden’s manufacturing...
South Australia’s State Government at auto industry roundtable in Melbourne
Manufacturing, Innovation and Trade Minister, Tom Kenyon attended the first of two automotive industry roundtable meetings which was held in Melbourne yesterday.
According to the...
What’s next for car parts makers after Holden announcement?
The Federation of Automotive Products Manufacturers (FAPM) said General Motors’ decision to cease Holden’s Australian manufacturing in 2017 could lead to the end of...
Industry reacts to Korea-Australian Free Trade Agreement
The Abbott government has secured a free trade agreement with South Korea that will eliminate tariffs on Australian agricultural exports, including beef, wheat, sugar,...
Ford insists on public R&D support
Car manufacturer Ford has asked for more public funding, despite the fact that the company is shutting down its manufacturing plants in Australia.
The company...
AI Group wants New Car Plan funding to push through
The Australian Industry Group has forwarded its first submission to the Productivity Commission’s review into the automotive industry.
According to a media release Ai Group...
Shorten backs Napthine’s call to keep car subsidies
Opposition leader Bill Shorten says the Federal Government must continue its subsidies to the automotive industry to protect jobs in Victoria.
Mr. Shorten’s pronouncement comes...
Tomcar Australia now accepts payment using digital currency
Tomcar Australia’s co-founder and chief executive David Brim does not approve of government bailouts to car manufacturers that are not innovative and says the...
Massive job losses to occur in Melbourne and Adelaide if car industry shuts down...
The Australian economy will be $21.5 billion smaller if the automotive manufacturing industry ceases to exist in the country in 2018, according to a...
Holden to proceed with critical upgrade to Elizabeth plant
Holden will proceed with a critical upgrade to its Elizabeth facility, according to information obtained by News Corp Australia.
The report published on the Daily...
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