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Ford to invest US$1bn at the Silverton plant in South Africa
Ford Motor Company will invest US$1 billion in its South African manufacturing operations in Silverton to boost production capability and create new jobs.
The overall...
Ford to close Brazil manufacturing operations after more than a century
Ford Motor Co. announced that it would end vehicle manufacturing in Brazil in 2021, citing persistent idle capacity and a reduction in sales caused...
New report backs Government’s support for businesses impacted by car manufacturing transition
A new report released last week has found that about three quarters of former supply chain companies remain in business following the closure of...
Deakin, Ford Motor Company craft green car insulation for auto industry
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Deakin fibre scientists have developed a new wool-based insulation textile for car interiors, in a bid to solve the automotive industry’s need for...
Holden ends car making in Australia
Holden has ended 69 years of car making in Australia as workers at the company’s Elizabeth factory in Adelaide’s northern suburbs clocked off for...
Ford tests designing new vehicles by using holograms
In order to be one step ahead of the competition when it comes to designing more stylish vehicles for its customers, Ford has turned...
ACCC institutes proceedings against Ford for “misleading” drivers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced that it has launched legal action against Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited (Ford) for...
Ford trials Stratasys system 3D printing large, personalised car parts (VIDEO)
Ford has become the first automaker to pilot the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer with a view to adopt the technology for prototyping and...
Ford invests $1bn in new artificial intelligence company to fast track deployment of self-driving...
Ford will invest $1 billion in a new artificial intelligence company over the next five years to develop a virtual driver system for its...
Ford calls back more than 400,000 Escape and Mercury Mariner SUVs for fuel leaks
Ford has ordered a trio of recalls affecting more than 400,300 SUVs in the United States, Canada, Mexico and in federalised territories.
The company has...
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
