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Old 16-08-2019, 05:56 AM   #745
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Default Re: Will the Holden brand survive?

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Originally Posted by Sprintey View Post
Not quite just the big 3. The setup allowed many more local manufacturers and assemblers: Renault, Nissan, British Leyland including the Land Rovers and Mini, Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Holden, Ford, Toyota - off the top of my head.

This in turn paid good wages to many working people who could easily buy much cheaper housing (housing was not financialised so much).

The Button plan was actually the beginning of the end of all 8+, and good working wages for auto manufacture to boot. Astounding it was done by an ALP government.
Yes you are correct in regard to all manufacturers,but as we both alluded to it was the beginning of the end.Remember,it was also when the Koreans “invaded” with the really cheap Excels @ $8,990.This also “turned” the local industry.”Cloning” between manufacturers(not one of the better ideas.)Quite frankly our auto industry was never going to last anyhow,how much money do keep “throwing” @ it? Good Money after bad.Was never a fan of Governments throwing cash @ them.Not getting my hard earned money!Glad they are all gone,money can be redirected to better things.

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