Tag: Ford
Victoria’s China Trade Mission meets Ford and GM
Minister for Manufacturing David Hodgett and Victorian auto companies have held talks with Senior Executives from Ford and General Motors (GM) in Chongqing and...
Hundreds of Holden engineers “to be given marching orders” early
400 highly qualified Holden workers may find themselves on the job market sooner than expected as the carmaker is rumoured to have accelerated plans...
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...
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
