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Nissan enters V8 Supercars to end Ford-Holden duopoly

Nissan has returned to Australian touring car racing to end the long-running Ford versus Holden V8 Supercars duopoly. Updates from live press conference: It will not be a purpose built motorsport V8 - but an engine out of Nissan's road cars (5...

Chevrolet Caprice PPV delivery delays concern US police

General Motors admits there have been delays in delivering Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicles to US departments that could affect future orders of the Holden-based Australian-made large car. Florida-based Largo Police Department deputy c...

Holden confirms Adelaide job cuts

Holden has confirmed it will cut casual and contracted staff as well as adjusting the production cycle at its Elizabeth plant in Adelaide to counter “tough economic conditions”. Unions have told media they expect about 140 casual labour an...

Holden Barina sedan released

Holden has released the Barina sedan to complement the existing hatch model, which hit the market in November last year. Starting from $16,490 ($500 more than the new Barina hatch and $200 more than its predecessor), the Holden Barina sedan featur...

Holden to announce reduced production shift

Holden is set to announce a reduction in the production shift at its Adelaide manufacturing plant in response to a decline in export demand and the related high Australian dollar. The local car maker's move follows Toyota's recent announcement...

Holden: New Cars 2012

The locally built Cruze was Holden's big story in 2011, but this year it's Chevrolet models that are imported - the Colorado ute, Malibu medium car and Volt electric car. There's also a sedan version of the Barina city car and a dedicated-LPG...

Holden close to new investment in Cruze/Commodore

Holden says it is getting closer towards announcing co-investment from the Federal Government and parent company General Motors as it looks to secure the local manufacturing of the Cruze and Commodore beyond 2018. Australia’s Minister for Ma...

Opel Mokka expected for Australia

Opel Australia is hopeful of introducing the all-new sub-compact Opel Mokka SUV to its local line-up. Opel released the first images of the new Mokka today in the lead-up the small soft-roader’s unveiling at the 2012 Geneva motor show on Mar...