Euro Auto Trends

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.

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.

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.

Nissan is recalling over 800,000 Cube/Micra models because of a faulty steering wheel.