Tag Archives: Holden Cruze

Holden Cruze wagon: first look

General Motors has released the first official picture and details of the Cruze wagon that will be imported to Australia in early 2013 to bolster Holden's locally built small car range. The third variant will make its debut as the Chevrolet Cr

Holden’s new sales champ: Cruze beats Commodore

Holden has a new best-selling model for the first time since 1978 after its Cruze small car outsold the Commodore in January. The latest official car industry sales figures reveal Holden sold 2445 Cruzes last month compared to 2170 for its lar

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 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 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

Holden Cruze Hatch Review

The locally built Holden Cruze hatch is the perfect answer to the ever-expanding list of European and Asian cars crowding the segment. With a choice of three engines and three transmissions, the Holden Cruze range has proven very popular this

Holden Cruze hatch on sale in Australia

The Holden Cruze hatch is now on sale in Australia. The Cruze hatch joins the sedan as the only Australian-designed and -manufactured small car on the market.   The base model Holden Cruze CD five-speed manual starts at $21,240 (before on-road cos

Holden Cruze hatch starts local production

The all-new Holden Cruze hatch has today started local production on the general assembly line at Holden vehicle operations in Elizabeth, South Australia. The latest model to be built by Holden in Australia further strengthens the local produc