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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 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
The Mazda3 is officially Australia’s favourite car, ending the locally made Holden Commodore’s run of 15 years at the top. The small Japanese car with the big grin fought a tit-for-tat battle with the big Aussie family favourite throughout
As far as hot Commodores go, they don’t get much hotter than the Holden Commodore SS-V Redline edition. Created as a sportier version of the SS and SS-V, the SS-V Redline edition gives buyers the added option of firmer suspension, aftermarket Bre
The union representing Australia’s engineers fears the next Holden Commodore will be the last one designed and engineered in Australia. The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers (APESMA) says at this stage it looks like
Model Tested: Walkinshaw Performance Series II SS Commodore: $99,990 ($117,760 as tested). It was 23 years ago at the Sydney Motor Show, following Holden’s split with Peter Brock, that HSV was born and what is now known as the Walkinshaw Commo
More showpony than workhorse Model Tested: 2010 Holden VE Commodore Series II SV6 Ute; 3.6-litre V6, petrol; six-speed automatic; two door utility: $39,490* CarAdvice Rating: When Holden released the VE Commodore Series II, the big news
Holden’s three keywords in introducing the upgraded and revised VE Series II Commodore range are “future friendly” and “clever”. The Holden Commodore is both – although not quite mind-bogglingly so on either count. [brightcove video="1
The Patterson Cheney Race Sport range is guaranteed to put hair on your chest. Model Tested: 2010 Holden Commodore RS400T; 6.0-litre V8; six-speed manual: $14,990 2010 Holden Commodore SS-V Special Edition Ute RS350; 6.0-litre V8; six-spe
Comparing the outgoing Omega to the new one is like comparing chalk and cheese Model Tested: 2009 Holden Commodore Omega; 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan - $39,990* Options: Metallic Paint $500 (Fitted);