Tag Archives: Holden

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

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: 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

2012 Holden Volt now testing in Australia

The first Holden Volt has started testing in Australia ahead of the electric car's local launch towards the end of 2012.   Holden revealed a left-hand-drive version of the Volt to its employees in a special event at its Melbourne headquarters toda

Holden Commodore Sportwagon Review

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

Holden Colorado 7 on sale in Australia Q1 2013

Chevrolet Trailblazer will arrive as the Holden Colorado 7 – it’s official. As reported by CarAdvice earlier, the Chevrolet Trailblazer that broke cover at the Dubai International Motor Show yesterday, will arrive in Australia in the first