INDUSTRY NEWS
Holden closure: company statement
Dead: Holden to cease manufacturing by 2017
Chery on top
When Ford puts the last remaining piece of the Premier Automotive Group pie up for auction, it may find Chery is the flavour of choice.
Holden closure: Toyota’s response
TOYOTA AUSTRALIA RESPONDS TO GM HOLDEN
Big cuts for BMW fat cats
The Bavarian carmaker is feeling the economic pinch, and warn employees that job and salary cuts are on the horison.
Holden closure: the full story
Holden to become full-line vehicle and parts importer with design studio staying
Meltdown in Motown
It was once the engine room of America and the car-building capital of the world. Now Detroit is in danger of stalling … permanently. How did it come to this and what will become of the Big Three?
Looking back: Holden’s countdown to destruction
2012 and 2013 were the beginning of the end for the Holden brand.Here’s how it unfolded
Holden to cut wages, axe more staff
Holden will ask its workers to take pay cuts or voluntary redundancies as it looks to secure its manufacturing future in Australia.
Ford Australia timeline
Wheels looks back at the history of Ford Motor Company in Australia.
Holden bullish despite Ford closure
Ford’s announcement that it will cease local manufacturing has taken Holden entirely by surprise, and given its VF Commodore launch a black eye.
Aussie-made Fords to finish in 2016
Ford’s Australian manufacturing operations to wind up in October 2016 as company announces new era of full-line importation.
Ford Falcon dead by 2016
It’s official – The Ford Falcon, one of Australia’s oldest and most iconic nameplates, will die in 2016.
Ford Australia closes down
Shock! Ford Australia will close its Australia factories. After years of dwindling sales, and no sign of recovery, Ford Australia has decided to abandon local manufacturing in Australia.
V8 power saves electric car
In a delicious dose of irony, struggling electric car maker Fisker looks to have been saved by a petrol burping, tyre shredding V8.
Breakdown: Holden’s $2 billion in funding
Holden’s decision to cut 500 jobs has seen it make headlines around the world – with many outlets focusing strongly on the brand’s hefty government funding.
Holden axes 500 jobs
Just two months from the launch of its new VF Commodore, Holden will cut 500 jobs from its plants in South Australia and Victoria.
Ferrari profits soar thanks to three of its top models
Ferrari has recorded a significant increase in both profits and sales thanks to three of its top models
Saab sold – to Koenigsegg!
Saab stays in Swedish hands.
US Mail – Trainer wheels
Wheels US correspondent John Lamm updates us on the latest mishaps and money problems in Motown.
Heir to a shaky throne
Toyota CEO takes massive 30 percent paycut, predicts another two-years of financial loss.
The resurrection of Chrysler
Forty two days. That’s how long it took to bring bankrupt Chrysler back from the brink …
The many GMs of General Motors
The new New GM chairman is former AT&T chief Edward Whitacre, Jr.
US Mail: The consequences of GM’s actions
From faultlines to full ‘quake: Wheels’ US correspondent John Lamm analyses the aftermath of the General Motors collapse.
Saab saved by fellow Swede?
Saab may be bought out by fellow automaker and supercar company Koenigsegg.
