Mack’s Twin Y air suspension has been awarded the prestigious 2013 Swedish Steel Prize, which recognizes the world’s most innovative designs using high-strength steel. The award was presented today in Stockholm, Sweden. Mack ...
The British Fashion Council announces Mary Katrantzou will join the NEWGEN selection committee for autumn/winter 2014. Mary is the first designer to sit on the panel, who meet to select the designers who will receive support to show at ...
The suspended commercial reservation system pioneered by Marine Atlantic may be reinstated if the Retail Council of Canada and a private consulting firm can sway stakeholders to amend their 2010 decision. Marine Atlantic is willing to ...
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British comedian, actor, author, television presenter and philanthropist, David Walliams has been announced as the host of this year’s British Fashion Awards. A member of the London Collections: Men committee since its inception ...
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The results of the elections for the International Cotton Association’s (ICA) leadership team have been announced at the Association’s Annual General Meeting, which was held during its recent ‘Liverpool 2013’ trade ...
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McLaren has announced it will open its first dealership in New Zealand. The announcement comes as McLaren celebrates its 50th anniversary, with the Auckland-based dealership set to become the brand’s 50th retail location. New ...
Gathered in Berlin for the 2nd EURATEX Convention, the European Textile and Clothing Industry urges the Members of the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament to oppose the Unique Delegated Act that includes 10 country ...
Toyota Australia employees face an uncertain future, with the local manufacturer announcing it is taking “urgent action” in seeking a variation of the terms and conditions of its workplace agreement. The Port Melbourne-based ...
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Performance, Ride & Handling 3 Comfort & Interior 4 Quality & Design 4 Value & Features 3.5 The Volvo XC60 is the Swedish brand’s top-selling model both in Australia and around the world, and as such its mid-life update is ...
The first Holden built in Australia has sold for $600,000 at the 2013 RACV Motorclassica auction in Melbourne. The winning bid for the 1947 Holden prototype is believed to be the highest amount paid for a Holden in Australia, though fell ...
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Sixty years on from creation, Laura Ashley’s legacy has not only been to create a global iconic retailing brand, but also to launch and develop the careers of many retail executives who are now major players within retail and ...
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Iconic Australian hat maker Akubra has granted DKM Blue the worldwide licensing rights to produce a new range of luggage and accessories for men and women. DKM Blue will be launching the new collection in November this year. Brothers ...
Shahid Sheikh, the Ugandan-born managing director of Clifton Packaging in Leicester, has been awarded an OBE while Mike Peters, managing director of UPL, has received an MBE. Sheikh’s award is for services to business in the ...
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Burberry announces that Angela Ahrendts will step down as Chief Executive Officer by mid-2014 to take up a new position with Apple. Christopher Bailey is to be appointed to the position of Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer. This ...
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Eaton's Vehicle Group has been named Supplier of the Year by Idealease, marking the first time a supplier has received the award in consecutive years in the program's 31-year history. Eaton earned the award for scoring well in: new ...
Tags: Transportation, truck, Auto Parts