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Ford Australia to cease local production in October 2016

Ford Australia has confirmed it will end local vehicle production in October 2016, signalling the death of the Ford Falcon and Territory and the loss of 1200 Victorian jobs. Ford Australia president and CEO Bob Graziano said rapidly declining

FPV GT assembly shifts to Ford’s Broadmeadows plant

The first fully Ford-built FPV has rolled off the production line at the company's Broadmeadows assembly plant, returing the famous GT badge to the line for the first time in 37 years. The FPV GT sedan in Silhouette black paint became the firs

Ford Falcon tyre recall: sizing error affects 372 cars

A series of FG and FG Mk2 Ford Falcon models have been recalled due to the fitment of incorrectly sized tyres. A total of 372 FG and FG Mk2 Ford Falcon XT EcoLPi sedans built from September 13, 2011 to February 10, 2012 have been recalled af

Australian cars endure torrid January with record sales lows

The Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon both hit record sales lows in a torrid January for Australian-built cars. Industry sales figures released in the same week the new VF Commodore is unveiled reveal Holden’s large car slumped to just 1656 u

Nissan Altima V8 Supercar to shake the streets of Sydney

The Nissan Altima V8 Supercar will step out in public for the first time this weekend at the final round of the 2012 championship at the Sydney Olympic Park street circuit. The Sydney Telstra 500 will provide the platform for Nissan Motorsp

FPV GT RSPEC: Ford’s fastest Falcon joins the force

The 150th FPV GT RSPEC model built – only 350 of the fastest Ford Falcon models will ever be made – has joined the NSW Police force to help it celebrate its 150th Anniversary. The fully-marked Winter white FPV GT RSPEC, funded by the

Ford and Rare Spares form classic partnership

Ford Australia and Rare Spares have announced a partnership that will give car enthusiasts access to a range of officially licensed Ford restoration parts for past and classic models. The alliance sees the formation of Ford Restoration Parts b

Ford Australia stands down 212 manufacturing workers

Ford Australia will today stand down 212 manufacturing workers as part of its first compulsory redundancy program in more than a decade. Today's job cuts come four months after Ford originally announced it was axing 440 employees from its Broa

Ford Racing shows off new global motorsport livery

Ford Racing has debuted its brand new global motorsport identifier, highlighting the brand's commitment to various competitive motorsports around the world. Featuring on all race cars supported and powered by Ford, the distinctive new Ford Rac

Ford, Holden production at risk as parts supplier closes

Australia's automotive manufacturers have been placed in limbo today after a major parts supplier closed its factories indefinitely. Approximately 400 employees from aiAutomotive in Woodville, South Australia and Dair Industries in Dandenong a