Honda walks out on F1
Saturday, December 6th, 2008 Posted in Carmageddon, Formula 1, Honda, News | 7 Comments »"We, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., have come to the conclusion that we will withdraw from all Formula One activities, making 2008 the last season of participation." And with those words, Takeo Fukui, the chief executive of Honda Motors, confirmed the rumours ...
Honda set to quit Formula One
Friday, December 5th, 2008 Posted in Carmageddon, Formula 1, Honda | 1 Comment »In dramatic news Honda is set to withdraw from Formula One. While news still filters in this decision is confirmed the team could be gone before Christmas. The Japanese manufacturer is frantically looking for a buyer, but if one can't ...
Holden to slash production by 15,000 vehicles
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 Posted in Carmageddon, GM, Holden, News | No Comments »The Global Financial Crisis is biting hard on the home front, with news Holden will start 2009 with a series of production line closures from January through to March. This will affect as many as 3,400 workers, although they will ...
Discussion on Australia’s car industry
Monday, September 1st, 2008 Posted in Carmageddon, Ford, Holden, News, Toyota | No Comments »On my drive home from work the other day I caught the start of Paul Barclay's Australia Talks program on Radio National. The focus of discussion was on Australia's car industry, with topics canvassed including: Ford's decision to cut 350 jobs ...
