Toyota Australia has reduced its work force by 350 personnel - essentially from its Melbourne manufacturing plant, with the company's president blaming the high Australian dollar and refusing to rule out future cuts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the following statement regarding the conclusion of its safety defect investigation into the post-crash fire risk of Chevy Volts.

After a break of eight years, the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Conference is making a come back. The event will be held on Thursday March 15, 2012 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition centre.

Automechanika Shanghai once again set new records for its exhibitor and visitor numbers when it was held from 7 – 10 December 2011 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China.

Bajaj Auto (India) unveiled the RE60, a mini car for urban transportation, that will most probably compete with the Tata Nano.

The iconic Summernats was held earlier this month in Canberra. The biggest horsepower party was celebrating its Chrome Jubilee and a quarter of a century of continuous cars, horsepower, shiny paint and massive modifications. BodyShop News’ incoming editor Michael Szabath and publisher Michel Malik, both certified car nuts, were there to witness it all.
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The Gillard and Baillieu Governments today announced new funding to boost the performance of the Ford Falcon and the Ford Territory produced here in Australia.

One year after launching its new-generation urban electric vehicles, PSA Peugeot Citroën is the European leader in the EV market, with a share of nearly 30 per cent.