General Motors asked the Federal Government for an extra $80m a year before making its decision to stop car manufacturing in Australia in 2017.
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The future of manufacturing: niche doesn’t need to be smal
A consequence of Holden and Ford’s decision to cease manufacturing is the impression that all manufacturing is similarly doomed. Yet this isn't true.
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Holden, Electrolux et al. show need to buy locally: Australian Made
The Australian Made Campaign has said that yesterday’s announcement that Holden demonstrates the need for Australians to buy local products.
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Industry policy re-think needed: academic
The end of manufacturing in Australia for Holden has highlighted the need for smarter industry policy, according to an expert on the manufacturing sector.
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A black day for auto component suppliers, a black day for manufacturers
Holden’s decision to pull up stumps in 2017 won’t just affect Holden workers. Yesterday's news will also impact businesses linked to the automotive industry.
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Spill-over benefits from automotive could be lost with Holden
The cost of keeping automotive manufacturing in Australia is high and the investment not always spent wisely, but the loss of the sector would be profound.
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Knock-on effects of Holden departure predicted to be huge
There are massive concerns within the automotive manufacturing industry about the flow-on effects of Holden’s announcement yesterday.
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Holden’s exit: Is there a silver lining?
The fallout from Holden’s sudden but expected exit has unions and politicians float some rather scary numbers.
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Holden decision unavoidable, made only yesterday: Devereux
Holden has blamed today’s decision to leave Australia in 2017 on a “perfect storm” of conditions facing the manufacturing industry.
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Toyota ponders future as Holden exits
GM Holden’s announcement that it will pull out of car manufacturing in Australia has led Toyota to question whether it can survive as a sole car maker in the country.
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GM to close Holden factories
Holden will cease manufacturing in Australia in 2017.
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Govt critical of Holden silence on manufacturing plans
The tension between the federal government and GM Holden has increased, with the Coalition urging the car maker to state whether or not it will continue manufacturing in Australia.
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GM appoints first female CEO
General Motors has been appointed the company’s first female CEO, Mary Barra, who will replace Dan Akerson early next year.
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Victorian minister calls on Abbott to reinstate $500m for car industry
The Victorian Manufacturing Minister has called on the federal government to recommit to the $500 million in car industry assistance it is cutting.
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Holden is one piece in GM’s global restructuring puzzle
In the wake of the global financial crisis, Holden’s parent company, General Motors was placed on life support.
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Jamaica buys 12 Bushmaster armoured vehicles
Thales Australia has signed a contract to supply 12 Bushmaster armoured vehicles to the Jamaica Defence Force.
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Labor figures claim Holden can still be saved
Labor's former industry minister Kim Carr and SA Premier Jay Wetherill say Holden can be saved if the Coalition Government gives it more assistance.
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Korean FTA a “cows for cars” deal, says AMWU
There have been expressions of concern from automotive manufacturers over the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
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Vic govt calls for 10 more years of auto industry support
The Victorian government has called for the current level of support to the auto sector to be maintained for the next 10 years.
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Honda pioneering the future of car manufacturing
Honda’s newest factory in Yorii, Japan provides a view of the future of car manufacturing. Employing the latest technologies, it is lean and efficient.
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