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Holden Caprice US police deal threatened by Ford’s new Taurus

Matt Brogan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:23:23 +0000

Holden’s opportunity to export its Caprice model to police in the US is under threat as Ford’s American division plans a replacement for the popular Crown Victoria. Chevrolet last month unveiled the Caprice PPV (Police Pursuit Vehicle) and announced that it would aim to sell the long wheel-base Australian as a police-only vehicle from early 2011. But [...]

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

Holden Caprice US police deal threatened by Ford’s new Taurus

Holden reintroduces second shift as V6 demand grows

Matt Brogan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:30:20 +0000

Holden has today reintroduced the second shift at its Port Melbourne engine plant on the back of rising local and global demand for its 3.0 and 3.6-litre V6s. Production has increased from 240-320 to 440 units per day, a move that Holden powertrain lead executive, Mr Martyn Cray, says reflects higher export orders and a short-term [...]

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

Holden reintroduces second shift as V6 demand grows

Cadillac Converj timing, specs still up in the air

Matt Brogan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:57:32 +0000

Reports from the US are saying General Motors will build the plug-in Cadillac Converj, but is yet to decide on a production timeline or specific design elements. The Converj uses the same electric technology as the Chevrolet Volt, which is capable of travelling around 64 kilometres on plug-in power and is due for production late next [...]

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

Cadillac Converj timing, specs still up in the air

Chevrolet Camaro Concepts at SEMA 2009

George Skentzos — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:47:20 +0000

Chevrolet has yet again showcased a series of unique Camaro concepts at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. In total there were five specialised Camaros on the show floor, each representing a different vision of style, personalization and performance. The first and perhaps most exciting Camaro concept was purpose-built for Jay Leno and is powered by a [...]

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

Chevrolet Camaro Concepts at SEMA 2009

GM backflips on Opel sale

Matt Brogan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:36:35 +0000

General Motors (GM) has cancelled plans to sell a majority stake in its European car business Opel, including its UK brand Vauxhall. GM said in a statement that its board had made the decision because of “an improving business environment for GM over the past few months”. GM had agreed to sell Opel and Vauxhall to Canadian [...]

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

GM backflips on Opel sale

New Astra takes home Golden Steering Wheel award

Matt Brogan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:26:27 +0000

European car buffs have handed the Vauxhall/Opel Astra its first major trophy last over night in Berlin, by winning the Golden Steering Wheel in the compact class. It is the most prestigious award issued by Auto Bild magazines group. This year’s election involved readers in 26 European countries, representing more than 40 million readers overall. The [...]

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

New Astra takes home Golden Steering Wheel award

Transmission sharing in US exposes Ford, GM to Indian parts shortage

Matt Brogan — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:37:39 +0000

A parts shortage from an Indian supplier has affected both General Motors and Ford in the US because both manufacturers use the same six-speed gear box. The transmission sharing was a money saving move made by both companies who, instead of developing their own fuel saving technology, decided to share the costs of US$720 million in [...]

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

Transmission sharing in US exposes Ford, GM to Indian parts shortage

Holden VE Ute range achieves five-star safety

George Skentzos — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:18:51 +0000

The Holden VE Ute range has become the first utility in Australia to receive the maximum five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). This latest result means Holden’s entire locally manufactured range now boasts a full five-star safety rating from ANCAP. The VE Ute now also becomes the only light commercial vehicle in [...]

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

Holden VE Ute range achieves five-star safety

Cadillac CTS-V Challenge throws down against the Germans

George Skentzos — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:41:20 +0000

GM’s Bob Lutz has thrown down the gauntlet to highlight the Cadillac CTS-V as a world class performance sedan, issuing an open challenge to best the Caddy’s lap time around Monticello. Lutz is so confident in the CTS-V’s capability that he is willing to stake its reputation against any standard production sedan, with several US automotive [...]

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

Cadillac CTS-V Challenge throws down against the Germans

GM to sell Opel to Magna by Thursday

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:01:30 +0000

With Hummer and SAAB out of the way, General Motors Co. is likely to finalise a deal to sell its European brand Opel to a group led by Magna International Inc., according to reports from Germany. The deal which was already agreed to more than a month ago hit turbulence with labor union demands for a [...]

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

GM to sell Opel to Magna by Thursday

GM recalls 10,000 Pontiacs in the US over brake issues

Matt Brogan — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:48:01 +0000

Despite the Pontiac brand being officially dead, GM have recalled 10,119 Pontiac Vibe models over a cold weather brake issue. Certain vacuum components of the Vibe’s braking system have been known to freeze in very low ambient temperatures, an issue facing owners in the US’s northern most states. GM says that dealers will inspect and modify [...]

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

GM recalls 10,000 Pontiacs in the US over brake issues

Hummer officially sold to China’s Tengzhong

Matt Brogan — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:38:30 +0000

It’s official, China’s Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Company has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Hummer brand from General Motors. Hummer’s leadership team will remain in place and the company will be headquartered in Detroit. For the interim, Hummer will contract with GM to produce the H3 and H3T at the automaker’s Shreveport, Louisiana, assembly [...]

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

Hummer officially sold to China’s Tengzhong

Report: Holden Caprice could become next Chevrolet Impala

George Skentzos — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:37:02 +0000

While the demise of Pontiac has in turn sealed the fate of the Holden-sourced G8 sedan, the recent announcement of a Chevrolet Caprice police pursuit vehicle (PPV) has sparked new interest in Australian models among the American public. It seems GM is not ignorant to this fact either with Vice President Chevrolet Global brand, Brent Dewar, [...]

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

Report: Holden Caprice could become next Chevrolet Impala

GM Hummer to sell for $165 million to Chinese

Alborz Fallah — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:50:05 +0000

General Motors is working hard to restructure itself to become profitable once again, as part of that process it needs to shed its non-profitable brands as quickly as possible. One of the lowest performing brands in the GM stable is Hummer which is expected to sell to China’s Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co. for [...]

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

GM Hummer to sell for $165 million to Chinese

Chevrolet Caprice law enforcement vehicles headed to US

George Skentzos — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:56:45 +0000

The Australian-built Holden Commodore has found a new role in law enforcement with specially prepared Police Patrol Vehicles (PPV) set to hit the streets of North America from as early as 2011. Derived from the long-wheel-base Holden Caprice, the Chevrolet Caprice patrol cruiser was announced at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police convention – [...]

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

Chevrolet Caprice law enforcement vehicles headed to US

GM cancels eBay program trial

Matt Brogan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:41:36 +0000

General Motors has officially pulled the plug on its experimental eBay sales program after too few deals were actually completed in the on-line environment. GM launched the eBay program in California on August 11th with the hopes of boosting interest in its new car offerings. The program was extended earlier this month to run through the [...]

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

GM cancels eBay program trial

Koenigsegg still on track to buy Saab from GM

Matt Brogan — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:56:00 +0000

Koenigsegg has clarified its position on the purchase of Saab from General Motors this weekend saying it is still on track to finalise the deal by the end of October. Mr Christian von Koenigsegg, CEO and part owner of the Swedish luxury sports car maker, also said good progress had been made in talks to secure [...]

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

Koenigsegg still on track to buy Saab from GM

GM and Reva announce Indian EV partnership

Matt Brogan — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:33:13 +0000

General Motors India and Reva Electric Car Company announced today in New Delhi the signing of an agreement to cooperate in the development of electric vehicles for the Indian market. The two manufacturers will jointly develop car platforms, electric vehicle technology and advanced vehicle control systems. Their goal is to create and launch an [...]

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

GM and Reva announce Indian EV partnership

Volkswagen plans to put more pressure on GM, Toyota in 2010

Matt Brogan — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:33:58 +0000

A top executive at Volkswagen Auto Group, Mr Francisco Garcia Sanz, has said he expects global car markets to stagnate next year and has called on all staff to help the manufacturer, currently the world’s third-largest, to catch up on leaders GM and Toyota. “In our current planning for 2010, we are assuming a similar sales [...]

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

Volkswagen plans to put more pressure on GM, Toyota in 2010

Holden-based LAPD police cruiser gains momentum

George Skentzos — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:37 +0000

While Holden’s North American exports may have ground to a halt with the closure of Pontiac spelling the demise of the Commodore-derived G8 Sedan, it seems a proposal to enter the car into law enforcement has gained momentum. General Motors CEO, Fritz Henderson, made mention at the Frankfurt Motor Show that the carmaker has been working [...]

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

Holden-based LAPD police cruiser gains momentum