| Awards offer auto apprentices chance to shine |
May 23rd, 2013 |
First-year heavy diesel mechanic apprentice Liam Sharp and his fellow apprentices will be keen to contest the awards. Picture: PATRINA ...
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| Lotus Exige S Roadster Brit’s quickest convertible here in 2014 |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Exige Cup and Exige Cup R. Powered by the same 257.5kW/400Nm supercharged 3.5-litre V6 powerplant and six-speed manual transmission as the $119,990 Exige S hardtop ...
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| Youths torch restaurant cars in Sweden riots |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Groups of youth have burnt down a restaurant, torched more than 30 cars and injured three police in a fourth night of riots in suburbs of the Swedish capital that started following a fatal police shooting. Police spokesman Kjell Lindgren says at least 30 cars were set ablaze across western and southern Stockholm early Thursday. Firefighters said they have "never before seen so many fires raging ...
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| Youth in Stockholm burn down restaurant torch more than 30 cars in 4th night of rioting |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Firemen extinguish a burning car in the Stockholm suburb of Kista after youths rioted in several different suburbs around Stockholm for a third executive night, late May 21, 2013. Some 200 youths hurled rocks at police and set cars ablaze in a suburb of the Swedish capital Stockholm on Tuesday, the second day of rioting triggered by an incident in which police shot and killed a man wielding a ...
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| Nissan in safety recall on Micras |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Motor company Nissan is recalling thousands of cars in the UK due to a potential steering wheel problem.The recall affects 133,869 Nissan Micras made between December 2002 and May 2006 and is part of a worldwide recall of 841,000 Micras.A Nissan Motor GB spokesman said: "Over time, the nut that holds on the steering wheel can become loose."Drivers could start notice some wobbling of the ...
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| Holden Toyota commit to Australia for now |
May 23rd, 2013 |
The two car makers left standing following Ford's decision to get out have reaffirmed their commitment to Australia, for now at least.However the dominant view is that the Australian car manufacturing industry is dying, which is a grave worry for the automotive component suppliers that represent more employees than the big car makers.Ford posted a $141 million annual loss in Australia on ...
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| Nissan to recall 841000 vehicles due to steering wheel glitch |
May 23rd, 2013 |
7201.T ) will recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide including the Micra compact car, also known as the March, as a result of a steering wheel glitch, Japan's No.2 automaker said on ...
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| Government pledges $50M to support workers affected by Ford closures |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Ford Australia president and CEO Bob Graziano this morning confirmed the company’s plan to cease local vehicle production, which will lead to the loss of 1200 jobs across the Broadmeadows assembly and Geelong engine plants. Graziano said there would be "limited" opportunities for manufacturing workers to fill other roles within Ford Australia, admitting that the majority would be ...
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| Chrysler CEO sorry e_SFlbfor ethnic slur |
May 23rd, 2013 |
Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has apologized to the Italian-American One Voice Coalition for using a term offensive to Italian-Americans during an interview during the North American International Auto Show in January in ...
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| Nissan to sell first joint minicar to expand in Japan market |
May 23rd, 2013 |
A worker assembles a vehicle at Mitsubishi Motors Mizushima plant in Japan. Nissan produces a minicar at the plant. (Photos by Tomohiro ...
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