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Holden, officially known as General Motors Holden, is an iconic Australian car brand which has been in business since 1856. Its headquarters are in Port Melbourne, Victoria. The company was founded as a saddlery manufacturer in South Australia. In 1908 it moved into the automotive field, becoming a subsidiary of the United States-based General Motors (GM) in 1931. Holden is one of the top selling brands in Australia offering a wide range of vehicles across all key segments including small cars, passenger vehicles, SUVs and utes.

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2017 Holden Astra review
By James Ward 11th Nov 2016

Apparently this is a big deal – it’s the 2017 Holden Astra, the seventh generation model to bear that nameplate to be sold in Australia. From its early roots as a badge-engineered offshoot of the Nissan Pulsar to the glory days of the late 1990s and early 2000s where the Holden Astra ran second only to the Toyota Corolla in the small car segment with 28,500 sales (in 2001), the new model is, the brand claims, vital.

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2017 Holden Colorado Review
By Paul Maric 17th Oct 2016

2017 Holden Trailblazer Review
By James Ward 1st Nov 2016

2017 Holden Astra review
By James Ward 11th Nov 2016

Holden Reviews

Going to extremes in the Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme

Lifestyle By Adam Morris 19th Sep 2018 11 Comments

Remember 1992? To be more accurate, do you remember a certain special edition Holden released in 1992? See if this rings a bell. The Holden Barina Sportsgirl. That’s right, this was Holden's attempt at taking its player in the popular small hatch back segment and trying to convince consumers that this particular Barina was more special than a standard Barina...

7.9/10

2018 Holden Calais review

Review By Mike Costello 2nd Sep 2018 131 Comments

Strip away preconceptions and the Holden Calais hatch presents as a highly competent mid-sized car with notable dynamics, though does the value quite stack up?

2018 Holden Commodore RS long-term review: Introduction

Review By Rob Margeit 29th Aug 2018 127 Comments

If cars suffered from identity crises, then the all-new ZB Holden Commodore would spend much of its life in therapy asking the question, ‘Who – and what – am I, exactly?’. Decried and denigrated since landing on our shores from Germany earlier this year, the Opel Insignia-based flag bearer for Holden hasn’t been met with acclaim...

7.8/10

2018 Holden Trailblazer LTZ review

Review By Mike Costello 3rd Jun 2018 49 Comments

The Holden Trailblazer sometimes falls off the radar in a discussion about rough-and-ready $50K 4x4s. But it probably shouldn’t.

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Holden Videos

Long-termer: Introducing the 2018 Holden Commodore RS

By Adam Morris 29th Aug 2018 1 Comments

Introducing our latest long-term test car, the 2018 Holden Commodore RS liftback sedan.

2018 Holden Calais-V Tourer review: Adventra reborn..?

By Paul Maric 10th Apr 2018 0 Comments

Paul takes Holden's new jacked-up Commodore wagon, the Tourer, for a spin. Is this version, the top-shelf Calais-V, a worthy buy?

2018 Dual-cab ute mega test

By Paul Maric 10th Apr 2018 4 Comments

Dual-cab utes are expected to be more versatile today than ever before. Rough and tough is not enough. The flagship versions must be comfortable inside, safe, and look the part because people want show ponies as well as workhorses. Our team have tested eight key contenders (LDV wouldn't give us a T60, and the X-Class hadn't launched in time for this test), to see how they all stack up...

2018 Holden Equinox range review

By Mike Costello 25th Mar 2018 0 Comments

Holden has had to battle without a compelling mid-size SUV to rival the Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4 for far too long. But finally the brand has something to throw into the fray: the Holden Equinox, sold as a Chevy in North America but retuned by Holden’s engineers to better suit our roads.

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Holden Comparisons

2018 Holden Trailblazer LTZ v Isuzu MU-X LS-U comparison

By Jez Spinks 21st Sep 2018 22 Comments

Does any brand punch heavier above its weight in Australia than Isuzu? At the time of writing (early September 2018), Isuzu Ute is the 13th most popular of 50-odd brands locally. With just two products, it outperforms big names including Audi, BMW, Jeep, Land Rover, Renault and Suzuki...

2018 Holden Calais-V Tourer v Subaru Outback 3.6R

By Kez Casey 16th Aug 2018 194 Comments

Sunny days at the beach, camping trips at the weekend, making new paths to new destinations. Not quite what you’d expect a humble station wagon to do, yet for years Aussie families did just that with trusty and rugged Kingswoods and Falcons. Fast-forward to the present and times have changed...

2018 Holden Commodore RS Liftback v Subaru Liberty 2.5i Premium sedan comparison

By Curt Dupriez 25th Jun 2018 57 Comments

Commodore RS takes on Liberty 2.5i Premium in the fight for the best four-cylinder family car for around $36K...

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Holden News

Holden Barina axed in Australia

By James Wong 14th Sep 2018 151 Comments

The Holden Barina will soon be dropped from the Australian line-up, the company has confirmed this week. Speaking with CarAdvice, a Holden spokesperson said the Barina "will not continue as part of Holden line-up". "Our Barina customers will continue to have the highest quality service from our Holden dealers," she added...

2018-19 Holden Equinox recalled

By James Wong 7th Sep 2018 27 Comments

Holden has issued a recall notice for the 2018 and 2019 model-year Equinox SUV, over concerns trapped hydrogen in the brakes could compromise the vehicle's stopping ability. The brand reports the rear brake caliper pistons could contain "trapped hydrogen gas" that could be released into the braking system...

CarAdvice podcast 119: LIVE from our reader Mazda driving event in Tasmania!

By Mandy Turner 7th Sep 2018 1 Comments

This week Mandy Turner and Trent Nikolic are recording from Tasmania at the CarAdvice event where five readers got the chance to experience being a motoring journalist for a day in the 2019 Mazda CX-9. In car news, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC has been revealed, Apple has reported its first self-driving crash, the Ford Endura ST-Line has been confirmed for Australia, and the Lexus UX will be launching without Apple CarPlay Down Under...

2019 Holden Acadia preliminary specs revealed

By Scott Collie 29th Aug 2018 95 Comments

Holden has announced preliminary details about the specification of its upcoming seven-seat SUV, the Acadia, ahead of a fourth-quarter arrival in showrooms. The mechanical underpinnings of the Acadia are already confirmed: it'll get a 3.6-litre naturally-aspirated V6 petrol engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission, sending power to either the front or all four wheels, depending on trim level...

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Holden Owner Reviews

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1995 Holden Commodore Executive review

By By will 25th Sep 2018 12 Comments

I was after a Commodore for a bit of a project and my first car. I have always liked the Commodores and I was getting my Ls in six months, so I started looking for one. I really liked the ’90s era Commodores, especially the VR–VS series, so when a one-owner 1995 VS Executive popped up, I had to go and have a look...

6.6/10

1984 Holden Calais review

By By Ben 3rd Sep 2018 25 Comments

A bit of a retrospective review here, as this car has been out of my possession for quite a while now. But it has a special place in my heart because it was my first car. Being a young 18-year-old male back in ’02 and looking for my first car meant I had two choices: a 'ricer' or a Commodore/ Falcon...

7.4/10

2017 Holden Colorado LS (4x4) review

By By Mitch 25th Aug 2018 3 Comments

One of the perks of working in my industry is that more often than not, a work vehicle will be provided in lieu of you needing to own a personal car. This has its pros, namely being that you escape the hassle (and cost) of insurance and registration, but also has its cons in that the choice of vehicle you drive is at the mercy of somebody who only cares about their bottom dollar...

8.3/10

2017 Holden Colorado LTZ (4x4) review

By By Ryan 10th Aug 2018 4 Comments

Wowee, what a mule! These trucks have come a long way over the last few years. Every time I hop into my big, blue Collie, it is like taking the missus out spontaneously to a fancy restaurant: you know she sure will be impressed, you have a giant smile on your face, and she is sure to show you the love straight after...

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