Australia’s automotive industry hosts motor vehicle production facilities for Toyota, General Motors (through its Holden subsidiary), Ford and Mitsubishi. More than a third of Australian vehicle production is exported
More than 200 components and tooling companies serve domestic and global auto markets
Australia also hosts major research and development facilities for Japanese and international manufacturers
Automotive
industry snapshot:
- more than 60,000 people
- 400,000+ vehicles produced in 2003, with over a third exported
- exports (goods, services and IP) of around A$5bn in 2003
- component makers in Australia exported A$1.7bn worth of products in 2003
