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Holden considers sub-light mini car

David Twomey — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:40:01 +0000

GM Holden could be considering an even smaller Korean sourced car than the Barina, following the release by subsidiary GM Daewoo of its Matiz Creative, sub-light segment vehicle. The Matiz Creative was launched in South Korea this week and billed as a global mini car that would be sold in more than 150 markets around the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden considers sub-light mini car

GM Holden chief replaced

David Twomey — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:20:19 +0000

The sweeping changes in the General Motors management have filtered down to GM Holden with chairman and managing director, Mark Reuss, being replaced by his sales chief. GM Holden announced this morning that 46-year-old Alan Batey, would take over the role from September 1. Mr Batey, currently Holden’s executive director, sales, marketing and after sales, will succeed [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

GM Holden chief replaced

GM takes clean sweep of management

David Twomey — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:42:24 +0000

General Motors Company, the US government controlled company that has taken over the ‘good’ parts of GM, has swept the broom through senior management, announcing major changes in more than 20 senior roles. Most significant, and interestingly indicating a trend for moving senior GM Europe staff back to the US before that business is sold off, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

GM takes clean sweep of management

GM Holden future secure – Reuss

David Twomey — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:30:31 +0000

In a significant move GM Holden, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors, has been quick to assure that the dramatic moves in the United States will not have a direct impact on Australian workers or the Australian car industry. The Chairman and Managing Director of GM Holden, Mark Reuss, told a news conference this morning that [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

GM Holden future secure – Reuss

GM officially bankrupt – US$30b bailout

David Twomey — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:07:17 +0000

In one of the most significant moves in the automotive industry General Motors Corporation has finally filed for bankruptcy. The move forces the 100-year-old carmaker once seen as a symbol of American economic might and dynamism into a new and uncertain era of government ownership. The bankruptcy filing is the third largest in US history and the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

GM officially bankrupt – US$30b bailout

2009 Opel Astra revealed

David Twomey — Sun, 17 May 2009 03:39:57 +0000

Opel, the beleaguered European subsidiary of General motors, has jumped its own gun by releases pictures of the sixth–generation Astra, months before its official release at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The car, which currently is been marketed in Australia as the Holden Astra, seems less likely to wear that badge, especially as Holden has [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Opel Astra revealed

2009 Holden Cruze scores ANCAP five-star

David Twomey — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:02:54 +0000

GM Holden’s all-new, Korean import, small sedan the Cruze has scored a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), joining the Commodore and Sportwagon in receiving the maximum safety rating. Holden will begin selling the new Cruze, based on the same Delta platform that will underpin its own small car planned for [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Holden Cruze scores ANCAP five-star

Daewoo to be used as source for future Vauxhalls?

Matt Brogan — Sun, 03 May 2009 22:39:22 +0000

With GM’s current financial status being what it is, and subsidiary companies Opel and Vauxhall also suffering, General Motors’ CEO Fritz Henderson recently revealed Vauxhall will be staying in the GM group of companies even if Opel is sold off. This leaves Vauxhall with an uncertain future, but for one possible outcome – to source vehicles [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Daewoo to be used as source for future Vauxhalls?

Leaner GM dumps Pontiac

David Twomey — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:13:38 +0000

General Motors has decided to abandon one of its most revered nameplates, that of Pontiac, as part of its desperate measures to save itself from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States. At a press conference in Detroit a short while ago the Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, Fritz Henderson, outlined “an updated Viability Plan [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Leaner GM dumps Pontiac

What’s Your Favourite Car?

Alborz Fallah — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:44:35 +0000

I don’t think a single day has gone by that someone hasn’t asked me, “out of all the cars you’ve driven, what is your favourite car?” Oh no, not this question, not again. I usually answer; “Have you got five hours to spare? ‘Cause that’s how long it will take to respond!”. - Alborz Fallah [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

What’s Your Favourite Car?

Holden exports to Korea GM-Daewoo Veritas

Alborz Fallah — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:17:08 +0000

GM Holden is to export a super luxurious version of the long-wheelbase WM series vehicle to Korea where it will be known as the GM-Daewoo Veritas. - By DAVID TWOMEY Announcing the export deal today in Melbourne the Chairman and Managing Director of GM Holden, Mr Mark Reuss, described the vehicle as a great addition to Holden’s [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden exports to Korea GM-Daewoo Veritas