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Otago Daily Times
a day ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Qantas facing big fine after illegally sacking workers
Photo: Reuters Australia's largest airline is staring down the barrel of another nine-figure fine for illegally sacking more than 1800 workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Federal Court will hand down a hefty penalty to Qantas on Monday in what will be the latest court blow for the airline after a scandal-plagued recent tenure. Qantas outsourced its baggage handlers, cleaners and ground staff in 2020, in a move the court ruled was designed to curb union bargaining power in wage negotiations. It appealed the ruling to the High Court but the decision was not overturned, paving the way for Monday's penalty. The Transport Workers Union has sought the maximum penalty of $A121 million ($NZ133m) , while Qantas has urged Justice Michael Lee to impose a "mid-range" penalty between $A40 million and $A80 million. Qantas will cop the fine on top of a $A120 million compensation payment it has made to the ground staff for their economic loss, pain and suffering since their jobs were outsourced during the pandemic. It has argued the actions were a mistake, not a deliberate breach of the law. Qantas also sold tickets to cancelled flights for several years, triggering more legal turmoil and a $A100 million fine after it was sued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The carrier, which was under the control of Alan Joyce at the time of the illegal sacking, lost billions of dollars during the pandemic, which decimated the aviation sector. But the former CEO did not address the scandal when he spoke at an aviation conference on Thursday, instead spruiking his ability to keep the airline afloat in unprecedented times. "But here's the real insight: resilience isn't a reaction … it's a decision made years in advance, often when it's uncomfortable, even unpopular," he said. "Qantas was the only major Australian airline not to go bankrupt during or after the pandemic … that wasn't luck. That was resilience."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Lamborghini driver caught speeding at 140mph gets 56-day ban
A Lamborghini driver who reached speeds of 140mph in his £213k supercar has been banned from driving for 56 days. Fred McKennon, 60, was caught speeding in the bright orange vehicle by officers on the A120 in Takeley, Essex, on 4 January. The Lamborghini Urus was seized under anti-social driving legislation, and officers noticed the illegally tinted front windows. McKennon, from Colchester, Essex, appeared at Basildon Magistrates' Court on 12 August. READ MORE: Shocking moment weapon-wielding thugs launch 'attempted murder' assault in Bilston street He was banned from driving for 56 days for speeding, received three penalty points on his licence for the tinted windows and was issued with almost £1,700 in fines and costs. PC Matthew Mehen of Boreham Roads Policing Unit said after the hearing: "Speeding at this level is completely unacceptable and shows a reckless disregard for safety. "Excessive speed dramatically reduces a driver's ability to react to changing road conditions and shortens braking distances, all of which are clearly outlined in the Highway Code. "Ignoring speed limits not only endangers lives but is a criminal offence. "We will continue to take firm action against anyone who chooses to break the law and put others at risk."
The Advertiser
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Tesla makes India debut with upscale showroom launch
Tesla has opened its first showroom in India, marking the electric vehicle maker's long-anticipated debut in the world's third-biggest automotive market. In the Bandra-Kurla Complex, an upscale business centre in the financial capital Mumbai, the showroom will serve as Tesla's flagship retail and experience outlet as the company introduces its EV line-up to Indian customers. Tesla's entry to India comes after years of delays and policy friction, marking a pivotal expansion in a fast-growing consumer base while global sales are plunging and the company faces challenges in its two core markets, China and the US. Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply from April to June as boycotts over tech billionaire Elon Musk's political views continued keeping buyers away. For India, Tesla's entry signals rising investor confidence and strengthens its move towards clean mobility. The country's nascent electric vehicle market made up a little more than two per cent of total car sales in 2024. But the government wants to change that and increase the electric vehicle share to 30 per cent by 2030. Tesla will begin by importing and selling its popular Y model cars in India. The base price would be 6.78 million rupees ($A120,000) for the long-range, rear-wheel drive vehicle, according to a presentation by the company during the showroom launch on Tuesday. By comparison, the price tag is about $US44,990 ($A69,000) in the US without a federal tax credit. The rear-wheel drive will sell for about six million rupees in India. Delivery was expected to start from the third quarter, Tesla officials said. Tesla's higher pricing is likely to make its cars unaffordable for most Indians. Tesla will compete mostly with German luxury car makers such as BMW and Mercedes Benz Group AG, and not budget Indian players such as Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra. The luxury car market makes up just about one per cent of total vehicle sales The debut by American EV giant, however, would bring in world-class technology to the country, auto analysts said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has wooed Tesla for years for its global brand value and to boost the country's clean energy endeavours. Tesla has opened its first showroom in India, marking the electric vehicle maker's long-anticipated debut in the world's third-biggest automotive market. In the Bandra-Kurla Complex, an upscale business centre in the financial capital Mumbai, the showroom will serve as Tesla's flagship retail and experience outlet as the company introduces its EV line-up to Indian customers. Tesla's entry to India comes after years of delays and policy friction, marking a pivotal expansion in a fast-growing consumer base while global sales are plunging and the company faces challenges in its two core markets, China and the US. Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply from April to June as boycotts over tech billionaire Elon Musk's political views continued keeping buyers away. For India, Tesla's entry signals rising investor confidence and strengthens its move towards clean mobility. The country's nascent electric vehicle market made up a little more than two per cent of total car sales in 2024. But the government wants to change that and increase the electric vehicle share to 30 per cent by 2030. Tesla will begin by importing and selling its popular Y model cars in India. The base price would be 6.78 million rupees ($A120,000) for the long-range, rear-wheel drive vehicle, according to a presentation by the company during the showroom launch on Tuesday. By comparison, the price tag is about $US44,990 ($A69,000) in the US without a federal tax credit. The rear-wheel drive will sell for about six million rupees in India. Delivery was expected to start from the third quarter, Tesla officials said. Tesla's higher pricing is likely to make its cars unaffordable for most Indians. Tesla will compete mostly with German luxury car makers such as BMW and Mercedes Benz Group AG, and not budget Indian players such as Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra. The luxury car market makes up just about one per cent of total vehicle sales The debut by American EV giant, however, would bring in world-class technology to the country, auto analysts said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has wooed Tesla for years for its global brand value and to boost the country's clean energy endeavours. Tesla has opened its first showroom in India, marking the electric vehicle maker's long-anticipated debut in the world's third-biggest automotive market. In the Bandra-Kurla Complex, an upscale business centre in the financial capital Mumbai, the showroom will serve as Tesla's flagship retail and experience outlet as the company introduces its EV line-up to Indian customers. Tesla's entry to India comes after years of delays and policy friction, marking a pivotal expansion in a fast-growing consumer base while global sales are plunging and the company faces challenges in its two core markets, China and the US. Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply from April to June as boycotts over tech billionaire Elon Musk's political views continued keeping buyers away. For India, Tesla's entry signals rising investor confidence and strengthens its move towards clean mobility. The country's nascent electric vehicle market made up a little more than two per cent of total car sales in 2024. But the government wants to change that and increase the electric vehicle share to 30 per cent by 2030. Tesla will begin by importing and selling its popular Y model cars in India. The base price would be 6.78 million rupees ($A120,000) for the long-range, rear-wheel drive vehicle, according to a presentation by the company during the showroom launch on Tuesday. By comparison, the price tag is about $US44,990 ($A69,000) in the US without a federal tax credit. The rear-wheel drive will sell for about six million rupees in India. Delivery was expected to start from the third quarter, Tesla officials said. Tesla's higher pricing is likely to make its cars unaffordable for most Indians. Tesla will compete mostly with German luxury car makers such as BMW and Mercedes Benz Group AG, and not budget Indian players such as Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra. The luxury car market makes up just about one per cent of total vehicle sales The debut by American EV giant, however, would bring in world-class technology to the country, auto analysts said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has wooed Tesla for years for its global brand value and to boost the country's clean energy endeavours. Tesla has opened its first showroom in India, marking the electric vehicle maker's long-anticipated debut in the world's third-biggest automotive market. In the Bandra-Kurla Complex, an upscale business centre in the financial capital Mumbai, the showroom will serve as Tesla's flagship retail and experience outlet as the company introduces its EV line-up to Indian customers. Tesla's entry to India comes after years of delays and policy friction, marking a pivotal expansion in a fast-growing consumer base while global sales are plunging and the company faces challenges in its two core markets, China and the US. Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply from April to June as boycotts over tech billionaire Elon Musk's political views continued keeping buyers away. For India, Tesla's entry signals rising investor confidence and strengthens its move towards clean mobility. The country's nascent electric vehicle market made up a little more than two per cent of total car sales in 2024. But the government wants to change that and increase the electric vehicle share to 30 per cent by 2030. Tesla will begin by importing and selling its popular Y model cars in India. The base price would be 6.78 million rupees ($A120,000) for the long-range, rear-wheel drive vehicle, according to a presentation by the company during the showroom launch on Tuesday. By comparison, the price tag is about $US44,990 ($A69,000) in the US without a federal tax credit. The rear-wheel drive will sell for about six million rupees in India. Delivery was expected to start from the third quarter, Tesla officials said. Tesla's higher pricing is likely to make its cars unaffordable for most Indians. Tesla will compete mostly with German luxury car makers such as BMW and Mercedes Benz Group AG, and not budget Indian players such as Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra. The luxury car market makes up just about one per cent of total vehicle sales The debut by American EV giant, however, would bring in world-class technology to the country, auto analysts said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has wooed Tesla for years for its global brand value and to boost the country's clean energy endeavours.
Perth Now
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Tesla makes India debut with upscale showroom launch
Tesla has opened its first showroom in India, marking the electric vehicle maker's long-anticipated debut in the world's third-biggest automotive market. In the Bandra-Kurla Complex, an upscale business centre in the financial capital Mumbai, the showroom will serve as Tesla's flagship retail and experience outlet as the company introduces its EV line-up to Indian customers. Tesla's entry to India comes after years of delays and policy friction, marking a pivotal expansion in a fast-growing consumer base while global sales are plunging and the company faces challenges in its two core markets, China and the US. Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply from April to June as boycotts over tech billionaire Elon Musk's political views continued keeping buyers away. For India, Tesla's entry signals rising investor confidence and strengthens its move towards clean mobility. The country's nascent electric vehicle market made up a little more than two per cent of total car sales in 2024. But the government wants to change that and increase the electric vehicle share to 30 per cent by 2030. Tesla will begin by importing and selling its popular Y model cars in India. The base price would be 6.78 million rupees ($A120,000) for the long-range, rear-wheel drive vehicle, according to a presentation by the company during the showroom launch on Tuesday. By comparison, the price tag is about $US44,990 ($A69,000) in the US without a federal tax credit. The rear-wheel drive will sell for about six million rupees in India. Delivery was expected to start from the third quarter, Tesla officials said. Tesla's higher pricing is likely to make its cars unaffordable for most Indians. Tesla will compete mostly with German luxury car makers such as BMW and Mercedes Benz Group AG, and not budget Indian players such as Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra. The luxury car market makes up just about one per cent of total vehicle sales The debut by American EV giant, however, would bring in world-class technology to the country, auto analysts said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has wooed Tesla for years for its global brand value and to boost the country's clean energy endeavours.
West Australian
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Tesla makes India debut with upscale showroom launch
Tesla has opened its first showroom in India, marking the electric vehicle maker's long-anticipated debut in the world's third-biggest automotive market. In the Bandra-Kurla Complex, an upscale business centre in the financial capital Mumbai, the showroom will serve as Tesla's flagship retail and experience outlet as the company introduces its EV line-up to Indian customers. Tesla's entry to India comes after years of delays and policy friction, marking a pivotal expansion in a fast-growing consumer base while global sales are plunging and the company faces challenges in its two core markets, China and the US. Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply from April to June as boycotts over tech billionaire Elon Musk's political views continued keeping buyers away. For India, Tesla's entry signals rising investor confidence and strengthens its move towards clean mobility. The country's nascent electric vehicle market made up a little more than two per cent of total car sales in 2024. But the government wants to change that and increase the electric vehicle share to 30 per cent by 2030. Tesla will begin by importing and selling its popular Y model cars in India. The base price would be 6.78 million rupees ($A120,000) for the long-range, rear-wheel drive vehicle, according to a presentation by the company during the showroom launch on Tuesday. By comparison, the price tag is about $US44,990 ($A69,000) in the US without a federal tax credit. The rear-wheel drive will sell for about six million rupees in India. Delivery was expected to start from the third quarter, Tesla officials said. Tesla's higher pricing is likely to make its cars unaffordable for most Indians. Tesla will compete mostly with German luxury car makers such as BMW and Mercedes Benz Group AG, and not budget Indian players such as Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra. The luxury car market makes up just about one per cent of total vehicle sales The debut by American EV giant, however, would bring in world-class technology to the country, auto analysts said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has wooed Tesla for years for its global brand value and to boost the country's clean energy endeavours.
