Toyota Australia is cutting about 350 jobs at its Altona production facilities in Victoria due to recent pressures to its operations, low sales and subsequent low production volumes. The strong Aussie dollar is also making it tough for exports. Toyota announced today that it is immediately having to ‘adjust’ its […]
Ford Falcon
For Sale: Holden Torana SL/R 5000 and Ford XT Falcon GT
A collection of rare Australian classics will go up for auction next month, including a 1976 Holden LX Torana SL/R 5000, and a 1968 Ford XT Falcon GT. The classics will go under the hammer at the Shannons Sydney Summer Auction on February 20. Finding a mint Holden Torana these […]
Ford Falcon future secure until 2016, Holden Commodore future pending
There’s been a bit of nervous tension lately surrounding the future of Australian-made vehicles, with declining sales of icons such as the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore only making the tension more unsettling. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, currently underway, both Ford Australia’s executives, and […]
2013 Ford Mondeo unveiled at Detroit show
Ford has unveiled the new 2013 Ford Mondeo (Fusion in US markets) on the eve of the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new model is set to go on sale in Australia in 2013. With the new model comes a variety of new environmentally focused powertrains. […]
2012 Ford FPV FG MkII range prices announced
FPV has released prices for the new 2012 Ford FPV FG MkII range. All models will feature a new touch-screen 8.0-inch Interior Command Centre (ICC) infotainment interface, some exterior styling tweaks, and a no-cost optional six-speed automatic transmission. Kicking off the range will be the new 2012 Ford FPV FG […]
2012 Ford FG Falcon MkII EcoBoost prototypes tested
Ford Australia has invited a select group of journalists to try out some pre-production versions of the 2012 Ford FG Falcon MkII EcoBoost at the company’s test facilities. The EcoBoost technology in the Falcon will lead a range of new models that Ford plans to release over the next year […]
2013 V8 Supercars Car of the Future prototypes unveiled
The Australian V8 Supercars Car of the Future has been unveiled at the Sydney Telstra 500 V8 Supercar round in Homebush Sydney. The two prototypes (Ford and Holden) showcase independent rear suspension, bigger wheels and brakes, a new lighter weight chassis and a V8 engine. Australian V8 Supercars chairman Mark […]
For Sale: 1977 Holden LX Torana A9X, 1970 Ford XW GT Falcon, Charger, Holden Torana XU-1
Another 1977 Holden LX Torana A9X Hatchback is going to go under the hammer at a Shannons auction event this year. Later this month, three other classic Aussie muscle cars will also go up for auction, including a 1970 Falcon XW GT, a 1972 Holden LJ Torana XU-1, and a […]