The recent announcement that Ford Australia would stop manufacturing in Australia has rocked the Geelong community, though a University of Wollongong academic says that the region could shift towards making niche products.
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Holden releases new Commodore in sombre atmosphere for Australian car makers
GM Holden has released its new VF Commodore today, and says it’s “business as usual” after last week’s announcement that Ford would cease manufacturing in Australia.
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Redundant Ford workers likely to get $100,000 each
The Ford workers who lose their jobs when the car manufacturer ceases production in Australia in 2016 are likely to receive an average of $100,000 each in redundancy and other entitlements.
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Endeavour Awards Young Manufacturer of The Year: Jason Oliver, Black Widow Enterprises
For leading the expansion of his family owned company and growing the automotive aftermarket company in a downturn, Jason Oliver has been recognised as the Young Manufacturer of the Year.
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Niche markets can breathe new life into manufacturing
Ford’s announcement that it will cease making cars in Australia is an enormous blow to manufacturing, and especially to the workers involved. But does it mean Australian manufacturing on its deathbed? Far from it.
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Vic Labor would boost Ford assistance package
A future Victorian Labor government would provide Ford workers a $30 million assistance package to equip them for new jobs when the company closes its car plants in 2016.
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Car manufacturing to remain in Australia: Emerson
Trade minister Craig Emerson has said that Australia would continue to make cars, after Ford’s announcement last week that it would end local production in 2016.
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Ford’s exit spells the end of the road for manufacturing
“You’ll never see Japanese cars in an RSL car park.”
That was Bill Bourke, Ford Australia’s sales supremo of the ’60s.
Bourke was wrong. Dead wrong.
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Holden and Toyota dismiss speculation that they will exit Australia
Holden and Toyota have recommitted to manufacturing cars in Australia, with Holden suggesting that more government support could be necessary.
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Holden willing to accept more government support
Holden managing director Mike Devereux says that his company is ready to seek further government assistance to continue manufacturing in Australia.
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Futuris considering impact of Ford announcement
Elders is assessing the impact of Thursday’s announcement by Ford on Futuris Automotive, the country’s leading automotive parts supplier.
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Ford confirms Australian plant closures
Ford Australia will stop all automotive manufacturing in Australia by October 2016. As a result, 1,200 workers will lose their jobs.
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AMWU shocked by Ford decision
The AMWU has said it was taken by surprise by this morning’s announcement that Ford would end its manufacturing operations in Australia in October 2016.
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Ford Accelerates Australian Business Transformation
Ford Motor Company is transforming its business operations in Australia to provide customers with even more new products, and improved sales and service, while creating a more efficient and profitable business structure.
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Media report that Ford will shut Broadmeadows car factory, Geelong engine plant
Ford Australia is planning to end car production in Australia. It is expected that the company will announce the closure of its Broadmeadows car factory and its Geelong engine plant.
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Labor MP proposes temporary tariffs to help Australian car makers
Nick Champion, the federal Labor MP for Wakefield, has called for a temporary 5-10 per cent tariff on imported cars to shield local automotive makers from the effects of the high Australian dollar.
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UK automotive manufacturing on the rise
Car manufacturing in the UK rose by 17 per cent in April. What's more, the nation is outperforming most other countries in the EU.
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Volkswagen to build plant in China
VW is currently vying with US rival General Motors to be the top foreign automaker in China, the world's biggest car market.
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Car sales hit record levels
Despite four straight months of falls, car sales have hit record levels. Australians purchased 1.13 million cars in the year to April.
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Nearly 470,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled worldwide due to circuitry fault
469,000 Chrysler Jeep SUVs have been recalled worldwide due to problems with circuit boards causing vehicles to needlessly shift gears.
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