General Motors executives have spoken regarding the decision to end Holden’s manufacturing operations in Australia.
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Weatherill to finalise Holden plan
The South Australian government will soon release its plan to deal with the effects of Holden’s decision to stop car manufacturing in the state in 2017.
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SA adviser suggests “mini-World Bank” to support state’s R&D
The wrong response to Holden’s factory closures in 2017 could tip South Australia into recession, warned the state’s top economic adviser.
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Toyota aims to make 10 million vehicles in 2014
Toyota is aiming to produce 10 million vehicles in 2014, having aimed for a similar target last year.
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From manufacturing’s ashes a creative economy could rise
General Motors Holden’s decision to pull the pin on its Melbourne manufacturing plant spurred renewed
debate around government-subsidised industry sectors.
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Porsche hopes for records sales again in 2014
German car manufacturer Porsche is hoping to again make record sales of its sports cars and SUVs in 2014 after its global deliveries hit a high in 2013.
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Calls for door escape mechanism as woman trapped in car
There have been calls for auto manufacturers to include door release mechanisms in cars following a claim by a woman that she became trapped in her car.
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Overseas interest in buying Holden: Weatherill
Holden has said its brand and local manufacturing operations are not for sale.
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‘Boss napped’ Goodyear managers released by French workers
Two Goodyear managers held captive by workers at a tyre plant in the French city of Amiens have been freed.
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Pressure on Toyota Australia as Australian sales drop
Toyota has repeated its claim that it will reveal by mid-year if it will continue manufacturing in Australia.
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General Motors to cut 1000 workers in Brazil
US car maker General Motors has confirmed that it will lay off 1053 workers from its Brazilian affiliate.
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Holden’s locally built cars record worst-ever sales year
Holden had the worst sales year ever for its locally built models and the company sold less than 28,000 Commodores in 2013.
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Toyota needs a new approach to avoid the road to nowhere
The Productivity Commission will today release the preliminary report of its inquiry into Australian automotive manufacturing industries.
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The top 10 manufacturing stories from 2013
According to the popularity of stories on this website throughout the year, our attention was strongly drawn to 3D printing, factory closures and insolvencies, and the occasional bit of lighthearted news. And – no surprise in an election year – Manufacturers’ Monthly readers also came to us for policy news affecting the industry.
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Abbott tells businesses not to expect subsidies
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has sent a strong message to businesses not to expect handouts from his government.
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Abbott announces $100 m for Holden workers, puts competitiveness on agenda
Prime minister Tony Abbott has announced strategic reviews of the South Australian and Victorian economies.
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Abbott to announce response to Holden departure
Prime minister Tony Abbott will today detail the government’s assistance package for workers affected by Holden ending its manufacturing operations.
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Combet to head SA response to Holden departure
Former federal minister Greg Combet has been appointed by the South Australian government to help plan a response to Holden’s departure in 2017.
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GM invests $US 1.3 billion in three US states
General Motors has announced that it will invest US$1.3 billion at five US plants.
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AMWU to rally at Liberal HQ, demand action on Holden
As many as 1,000 workers are expected to march on Liberal Party headquarters in Melbourne to demand urgent federal government action to save Holden.
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