It is a real shame, to have a huge employer like fords closing down. The past Australian government have killed manufacturing in Australia, with things like free trade agreements where we get the raw end of the stick.  If you want to drive a European car you should have to pay a premium for it, it should not be cheaper than an Aussie produced car.  I'm happy to pay a little more for that huge tv I don't really need if it keeps me, you, and in the future my kids, in full time employment.