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Old 23-10-2015, 02:18 PM   #61
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Default Re: Australia's car industry one year from closing its doors

vztrt and Johnydep , i guess we will have to disagree gentleman , but hey , thats cool , we can enjoy discussion and opposing opinions , .....but im still convinced im right , but i will leave it there , have a good day gents.
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Old 23-10-2015, 03:07 PM   #62
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I read an article on the New Toyota Crown. its big and RWD & optional AWD.
surely that could sell for an affordable price?
but there's no mention of it coming here..
It's based on the Lexus GS. I doubt that our market is worth the effort, or that Toyota would risk their Lexus brand/market.




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http://www.theguardian.com/business/...-success-story

The future is looking bright for manufacturing in Blighty, using supportive government policy, international capital, domestic engineering talent, and domiciled manufacturing.
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What amazes me is how quickly things change. It doesn't seem that long ago when Falcon and Commodore were unstoppable, and now a new Falcon is a rarer sight than a Porsche.
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Old 25-10-2015, 08:00 AM   #65
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The future is looking bright for manufacturing in Blighty, using supportive government policy, international capital, domestic engineering talent, and domiciled manufacturing.
Yes but will they get the quality up to par, always the achilles heel of British industry.
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