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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

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7.8/10

2018 Holden Equinox LTZ-V review

Review By Jez Spinks 16th Apr 2018 187 Comments

The Equinox is Holden’s crucial new mid-sized SUV. We find out how it stacks up in its most expensive form – the flagship LTZ-V variant.

7.7/10

2018 Holden Calais-V Tourer review

Review By Kez Casey 5th Apr 2018 225 Comments

Holden spins its upmarket wagon into an all-road adventurer with the Calais-V Tourer. Following a formula familiar to Adventra owners thanks to all-paw grip and SUV styling, the Tourer serves the needs of Aussie families in a new way for the Lion brand.

7.7/10

2018 Holden Commodore VXR review

Review By Jez Spinks 1st Apr 2018 205 Comments

Rear-wheel drive and V8 power are gone. So, is there any compensation for keen drivers to be found in the new V6 AWD Holden Commodore VXR that replaces the SS-V as the flagship Holden?

8.3/10

2018 Holden Commodore RS Sportwagon 2.0 petrol review

Review By Jez Spinks 20th Mar 2018 76 Comments

Australian families continue to swarm towards SUVs. We find out if the new Holden Commodore wagon is worthy of stopping them in their tracks.

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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 2 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.

2018 Holden Commodore review: RS Sportwagon 2.0 petrol

By Jez Spinks 20th Mar 2018 1 Comments

Holden wagons had been ferrying Australian families around long before the term ‘SUV’ emerged in the late 1980s. The traditional, lower-riding body style may be a niche choice on the road these days, but that hasn’t stopped the variant being part of the all-new Holden Commodore range imported from Europe. Jez explores the new offering.

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Ute comparison 2018: Ford Ranger v Toyota HiLux v Mitsubishi Triton v Nissan Navara v Holden Colorado v Isuzu D-MAX v Mazda BT-50 v Volkswagen Amarok

By Mike Costello 10th Apr 2018 246 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. Consider, for a moment, that the eight most popular dual-cab models managed 193,000 sales in Australia last year, which equals 16 per cent of the entire new vehicle market...

Ute mega test: How do the tubs stack up?

By Scott Collie 10th Apr 2018 16 Comments

They’re more likely to carry dirty nappies and road bikes than a bale of hay, but all eight of the cars on our 2018 dual-cab mega test are, you know, dual-cab utes. That means they still need to be fit for hard work. Has the transition to a life of luxury undermined the inherent practicality of these one-time work vehicles? Here’s a look at how the tray on each stacks up...

Ute mega test: Bluetooth comparison

By Mandy Turner 10th Apr 2018 5 Comments

In such a competitive segment, there can be a lot to take in when purchasing your next ute. As a result, Bluetooth user-friendliness and quality often gets overlooked, but generally, it is one of the most used features for drivers - especially tradies - as a lot of business calls are conducted while on the move...

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Holden News

GM files patent for shape-shifting car

By Derek Fung 11th May 2018 28 Comments

General Motors is investigating how to make future autonomous vehicles more aerodynamic, especially when there's no-one or very few people on-board. GM Inside News has uncovered a patent filing for "Method and Systems for Reconfiguring a Vehicle Geometry". In short, the filing details how vehicles, most likely autonomous, could reconfigure themselves to handle various use cases...

Holden Equinox diesel touches down from $35,990

By Scott Collie 4th May 2018 52 Comments

Holden has announced the arrival of the Equinox diesel, priced from $35,990 before on-road costs. Power comes from a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder turbo-diesel making 100kW and 320Nm, with a claimed fuel figure of just 5.6L/100km on the combined cycle. It'll be paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, and offered in both front- and all-wheel drive forms...

2018 Ward's 10 Best Interiors List announced

By Derek Fung 30th Apr 2018 106 Comments

Forty new or significantly upgraded interiors were nominated and tested for the 2018Ward's Auto best interior list, with American vehicles taking three spots, two hailing from Europe, and five from Asia. Again a sizeable proportion of the winners are luxury models, but mainstream vehicles were represented by the Hyundai Kona, Chevrolet Equinox, and Toyota Camry...

GM Korea reaches deal with unions, avoids bankruptcy

By Derek Fung 24th Apr 2018 49 Comments

GM Korea and its trade unions have reached a preliminary agreement to keep the South Korean automaker alive, agreeing on significant concessions during last-ditch negotiations. The Yonhap news agency says the union has agreed to key demands from GM, including a wage freeze, reduced benefits, and a stop to bonuses for this financial year...

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Holden Owner Reviews

7.1/10

2016 Holden Commodore SS-V Redline review

By By Rory Evans-Watkins 18th May 2018 6 Comments

I took my chance to grab one of the last 'Aussie' V8s. It has an excellent balance of fun and practicality at a price point that is very acceptable with bang for your buck. The obvious downside of the 6.2-litre is its thirst, but you wouldn't buy this car when thinking about saving the environment on its big, black, 19-inch rubber...

8.1/10

2007 Holden Astra SRi review

By By David Lawson 30th Apr 2018 15 Comments

Our other car had just suddenly and completely died, which put pressure on both our budget and time. The brief was to get a car with a practical boot size and we could only stump up about $15,000. I love to drive, but with just $15K to play with and living in a 'remote' area, I didn't fancy my chances...

7.7/10

2017 Holden VFII Commodore SS-V Redline review

By By Zach Hutchison 27th Apr 2018 11 Comments

The reasons why we bought this car came down to two major aspects: the heritage of the car, not only since we have had six different versions over the past decade and a half; and because it was the last great V8-generation Commodore. Don’t get me wrong, there are some aspects that even I don’t like, and I’ve grown up around them all my life...

8.5/10

2005 Holden VZ Calais review

By By Paris 27th Apr 2018 30 Comments

When I bought the VZ Calais, I knew I was stepping into uncharted territory. Still, I pushed on and the end result is a happy owner with a happy car. It's been nearly three months since I posted my last review, and since I sold my beloved Nissan Pulsar to my parents in Adelaide. Now living interstate in our nation's capital, I decided that I was going to purchase one of my dream cars...

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