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Feature: Double Take #3: Star Hotel Riot/East
11/08/2010
ANDREW RAMADGE looks at two interconnected Australian works: The Star Hotel riot (1979) and Cold Chisel’s 'East' (1980). “Between school and a shifting future it was most of all we ...
Video: Dacia Duster subjected to vigorous testing
09/08/2010
Automobile Dacia, a Romanian car company now owned by Renault, is renowned for providing its local market with cheap car packages for those who just want to go from A ...
FMP workers maintain industrial unrest
06/08/2010
Workers at a Ballarat brake pad manufacturer will continue industrial action, until a compromise is reached on a new enterprise bargaining agreement.
Cars and mining blamed for 15pc SA exports fall
05/08/2010
South Australia's exports for the past financial year have dropped by 15 per cent with poor results from the automotive and mining industries.
Manhunt on for driver who 'crashed'
04/08/2010
A major search involving local police, the SES and police airwing is underway to find the driver of the white Toyota 4WD which is partially submerged in Macks Creek. A ...
Geely completes Volvo takeover
03/08/2010
Chinese car maker Geely Holdings says it has formally completed a deal to buy Sweden's Volvo Cars from US auto giant Ford.
Toyota to Hold Summer Family Program at Tokyo Mega Web
02/08/2010
Tokyo, Aug 2, 2010 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that TMC's Mega Web car theme park in Tokyo's waterfront redevelopment zone will hold a summer automobile ...
Motor trade urges skilled workers tax
02/08/2010
The SA Government urged to charge motorists a $3 tax to help address a skilled workers shortage.
US economic growth slows to sluggish pace
31/07/2010
There are signs America's economic recovery is starting to fizzle out, with economic growth slowing to 2.4 per cent.
First Class Graduates from Toyota Training Institute in India
30/07/2010
Bangalore, July 30, 2010 - (ACN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (TKM), TMC's automobile production base in India, held a ceremony today ...
Greenscape Making Good Progress at Denver International Car Park
28/07/2010
Although traditionally a company offering ‘green’ retrofitting services and consultancy for businesses looking to reduce costs and carbon emissions, in recent months all eyes for Greenscape Capital Group (TSX: GRN) ...
The nerve centre - Renault's engineering truck
27/07/2010
Weighing in at 35.5 tonnes, Renault's engineering truck is an impressive piece of kit. It's a home away from home for the engineers; a mobile office with working space for ...
Honda Sets All-Time Record for Auto Production in Asia and China in First Six Months
27/07/2010
Tokyo, July 27, 2010 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of June ...
Union threatens more FMP industrial unrest
27/07/2010
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union is threatening to escalate industrial action at a Ballarat brake pad manufacturer later this week.
Solar advocates slam Labor's car rebate plan
25/07/2010
Green groups have slammed the PM's decision to pull solar energy funding to pay for the old car rebate.
Gillard pledges cash for clunkers scheme
24/07/2010
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has promised a $2,000 rebate for people who update their old motor vehicles.
Who's the next global stage star?
21/07/2010
If looking to establish yourself as a international company, you need take part in interaction on a global stage.
Breaking News: Mercedes sales rev up Daimler profits
18/07/2010
German automotive giant Daimler has posted strong quarterly figures due to soaring demand for its Mercedes cars and trucks and a weaker euro.
Breaking News: Toyota to build third plant in Brazil
17/07/2010
Toyota say it will build a third automobile factory in Brazil to meet soaring demand in Latin America.
Strong Mercedes sales power Daimler profits
16/07/2010
German automotive giant Daimler posted strong quarterly figures Friday on the back of soaring demand for its Mercedes cars and trucks, a weaker euro boosting exports and cost cutting measures.
