20 Apr 2020 – The Society of Automotive Engineers -Australasia (SAE-A) has argued that a return to automotive manufacturing in Australia would save lives should a global pandemic like COVID-19 ever again be witnessed.
20 Apr 2020 – Australian farmers have joined the ‘right to repair’ battle, with the ACCC launching an inquiry to determine whether international farming manufacturers are failing local farmers.
20 Apr 2020 – Older workers aged between 45 and 70 will have the opportunity to access advice and guidance on up-skilling and finding new career pathways thanks to the Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers Program initiative.
16 Apr 2020 – Indian Motorcycles Australia have expanded their recall on 2014-2019 Thunderstroke models after the gear position indicator fault was discovered in a further 173 motorcycles.
16 Apr 2020 – Toyota Australia has announced a recall for the 2020 model-year Corolla hatch petrol and hybrid models due to a faulty reverse light wiring.
8 Apr 2020 – A recall notice has been issued for over 16,000 Volkswagen vehicles after a fluid leak was discovered in the seven-speed dual clutch gear box.
8 Apr 2020 – The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is urging drivers to increase vehicle hygiene practices as governments continue to look at ways to minimise the potential spread of COVID-19.
8 Apr 2020 – Toyota Australia has issued a recall notice for 45,683 vehicles after a defect was discovered that was causing the fuel pump to fail.
7 Apr 2020 – The devastating impact of the coronavirus has been felt in the automotive industry with new car sales figures down $30 million per day compared to the same month a year ago.
6 Apr 2020 – Queensland manufacturers who are supporting the efforts against COVID-19 by re-purposing their resources are being asked to share their inspiring stories through the #MakingItForQLD campaign.