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The General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) brand is expected to outline its plans within the coming weeks or months – effectively replacing Holden Special Vehicles – however the iconic Chevrolet Corvette sports car has been delayed until late 2021 or early 2022. CarAdvice understands General Motors will announce its plans for GMSV once compensation negotiations with Holden dealers are finalised.

Holden is believed to be down to its last 2000 or so new cars, after another 1100 vehicles were reported as sold in July. Numerous dealers have already begun taking down signage and some already have new car brands taking their place. Some empty Holden showrooms are displaying used cars until another new automotive brand can be installed. CarAdvice has been told by a number of dealer sources Holden has about 2000 or so vehicles in dealer stock, holding yards, and in transit.

Although they're designed to make your life easier in the long run, scheduled services can be a pain when they pop up out of nowhere and add to your living expenses. It's easy for an annual service to slip through the cracks. Before you know it, it's six months since you got that first reminder and you're encountering some kind of mechanical issue that probably could have been avoided. Where does this leave you with your car's warranty?

Details and pricing for the updated Volkswagen Transporter, Caravelle and Multivan 6.1 vehicles have been announced, ahead of their showroom arrival in November 2020. This represents the first major upgrade to the range since 2016. The entire line-up now comes with city emergency braking (CEB), crosswind assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear traffic alert, and multi-collision braking. Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity remain standard across all models.

Ford has appointed a new global boss – former Toyota and Lexus executive Jim Farley – after current CEO Jim Hackett announced he will retire in October, following three years in the top job. Mr Farley joined Ford 13 years ago – in 2007 – after 17 years in senior roles at Toyota and Lexus USA.