AUSTRALIA: Holden commits as union calls for bi-partisan auto approach
Holden says it is committed to continuing its Australian presence despite Ford’s decision to end production in the country, while a major union is calling for both political parties to unite around supporting the automotive sector.
SOUTH AFRICA: Mercedes-Benz resumes work after paint shop lightening strike
Further details have emerged surrounding this week’s lightening strike that saw 1,600 workers walk out at a Mercedes-Benz South Africa plant in East London.
AUSTRALIA: Irate union slams Ford ‘Detroit edict’ as costing 6,000 jobs
Ford’s decision to axe production in Australia will cost between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs says a major manufacturing union as the cascade effect of shuttering plants impacts on the component sector.
JAPAN/UK: Nissan recalling Cube/Micra for steering wheel fault
Nissan is recalling over 800,000 Cube/Micra models because of a faulty steering wheel.