From brisbanetimes.com.au

The Australian automotive industry’s future is in diesel power, according to Ford Australia president Tom Gorman.

Addressing the Australian British Chamber of Commerce in Melbourne, Mr Gorman said the industry’s ever-changing global market was often dictated by emerging technology and better fuels to address climate change.

Mr Gorman, who last week announced the axing of 600 jobs at his company’s Geelong plant, said the environment was an obvious challenge and diesel engine development would play a crucial role.

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