Tag: Ford
Ford Australia to retain development and design hub
In line with Ford Australia’s planned exit from manufacturing after the final production of the "Falcon" in October 2016, the Motor Report News has posted the...
Ford recalls more than 160,000 vehicles
Ford issued a recall for more than 160, 000 vehicles in North America due to safety issues.
According to ABC News, the recall involves 159,395...
New Ford Falcon to be equipped with a potentially life-saving feature
The new Falcon – Ford’s last model to be rolled out in Australia before the company’s planned exit in 2016 – will be the...
Toyota to cover reskilling fees of redundant workers
Toyota has agreed to pay the course fees for any of the 2500 workers interested in upgrading their qualifications before the closure of its...
ACL Bearing shuts down — the end of an era for Launceston
Automotive Components Limited (ACL) Bearing — the famous car parts maker located in Launceston, Tasmania — has shut down after supporting the local economy for nearly...
Toyota posts $437m loss due to Altona factory closure
Toyota Australia’s decision to cease manufacturing in the country has reflected adversely on the company’s balance sheet, as the Japanese-owned car maker has registered a...
Santos and GDF Suez terminate floating LNG project
Santos and GDF Suez have abandoned their multi-billion dollar plan to develop three natural gas fields offshore Australia by utilising innovative floating liquified natural gas (LNG) technology...
Ford cuts 230 jobs in Victoria, more to follow
Another 230 workers at Ford’s Victorian plants in Geelong and Broadmeadows have lost their jobs on Friday as part of the company’s plan to...
Ford announces all-new F-650/F-750 medium-duty truck line-up
Ford Motor Company — the only medium-duty truck manufacturer that designs and builds its own diesel engine and transmission combination — has announced the...
High gas prices threatening to push Boral over the edge
Boral’s Chief Executive Mike Kane has warned that his company may have to close its plants in Australia within the next ten years due...