Automotive industry in Australia to falling sales, the operation reverted to assembly only in 1968. A new company, Motor Producers Limited, was formed and operations were expanded to include Datsun and Volvo models as well as Volkswagens. The factory was sold to Nissan in 1976 and Australian assembly of Volkswagens ended shortly after. There are a number of current, previous or future small scale producers of cars in Australia, including; Current tuning or customisation companies in Australia include: Automotive industry in Australia A substantial car industry was created in Australia in the 20th century through the opening of Australian plants by international manufacturers. The
The Russell Brand Show (radio show) of his previous TV shows. Due to The Russell Brand Show prank telephone calls row, Brand resigned from the show on 29 October 2008, and released the following statement: Lesley Douglas, who had brought Brand to BBC Radio 2, resigned as a result of the controversy saying, "The events of the last two weeks happened on my watch. I believe it is right that I take responsibility for what has happened." After hosting a one off football show with Noel Gallagher Brand returned to Talksport on 9 October 2010, with a Saturday night show that lasted 20 weeks. The show