Mazda Motor and Russian automaker Sollers have signed a MoU with the Government of the Russian Federation to explore setting up of an engine production plant at their joint venture Mazda Sollers Manufacturing Rus (MSMR) facility. The ...
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Automotive supplier Magna International has commenced construction on a new automotive exteriors manufacturing facility in Queretaro, Mexico. The company is investing $135m on the 285,000 ft2 plant, which will manufacture molded and ...
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GW Plastics Supplier in Mexico grow with OEMs. As Mexico's automotive and aerospace industries continue to see rapid growth, suppliers are being encouraged to locate plants near these OEM and Tier 1 facilities to help reduce cost and ...
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The Productivity Commission’s final report into Australia’s automotive manufacturing industry neglects the profound effect the implementation of the government’s budgetary measures will have on the automotive component ...
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Shadow industry minister Kim Carr says the Federal Government has documents that reveal it would cost $300 million extra per year to secure the local manufacturing futures of Holden, Toyota and 160 parts makers to 2025, and less than half ...
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott has demanded Holden make its intentions clear about its manufacturing future following reports and speculation that it has decided to cease production from 2016. The ABC and The Australian both quote senior ...
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Holden has decided it will cease vehicle production as early as 2016, according to sources quoting senior government ministers. The ABC and The Australian both report that the car maker was poised to announce its decision to close its ...
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AAAA executive director Stuart Charity The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has submitted to the Federal Government’s Productivity Commission Review into the auto industry that a constructive discussion about the ...
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Almost two-thirds of affluent young Australians would prefer to buy an imported vehicle to a locally made car, according to the results of a new study. A Roy Morgan survey of more than 40,000 Australians found that just 35.8 per cent of ...
Holden will reportedly implement upgrades to its South Australian assembly plant this summer in preparation for production of the next-generation Commodore and Cruze, despite still having no guarantee of government funding beyond 2016. ...
Approximately $21.5 billion would be wiped from the Australian economy if the automotive manufacturing industry collapsed in 2018, according to research commissioned by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). The report found ...
The Federal Government has commenced its review into its support of Australia’s automotive manufacturing industry as it formally seeks to find the best solution for the sector going forward. Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey submitted ...
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Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane says Australia’s car makers are facing “one hell of a challenge” but is confident they have a long-term future. Macfarlane, South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill and Holden chairman and ...
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Cummins Eastern Canada has expanded the role of industrial sales manager Michael Banitsiotis to include the automotive and military sales groups. The company made the announcement today. His new title will be sales manager, industrial and ...
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Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has pledged half a billion dollars for Australia's automotive manufacturing industry in an attempt to give investment certainty to local car makers and shore up their future beyond 2020. Under the 'New Car Plan ...
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