$275 million government co-investment package Secures local manufacturing with two all-new vehicles Holden commits to $1 billion investment in next-generation program Holden to inject $4 billion into Australian economy over the life of the program Holden will build two all-new cars in Australia in the second half of this decade with the support of a $275 million co-investment package from [...]
A stunning new wagon will join Holden’s popular Cruze line-up within the next 12 months. The imported model will be the third variant of Holden’s favourite small car and promises to combine the practicality of a wagon with the high-tech features and sporty style that has made Cruze sedan and hatch so popular. The Chevrolet version of the Cruze [...]
Cruze hatch is something Australians can feel just a little bit smug about. GM’s global Cruze was given a rear door right here in OZ courtesy of our very own Holden design team. What a shame Holden is considering disbanding them. I’ve never been in love with the rear of the Cruze which looks just a little too chunky. The [...]
The first fleet of Holden Volts have been revealed to media at a special event today in Sydney, ahead of its market introduction late in 2012. Federal Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore MP and the Ambassador for the United States of America, his Excellency Jeffrey Bleich were handed [...]
World’s first mass-produced electric vehicle with extended range provides a total range of more than 500 kilometres depending on temperature, terrain and driving technique Revolutionary Voltec propulsion system delivers between 60 and 80 kilometres of electric driving (depending on temperature, terrain and driving technique) with a long-life, 16-kWh lithium-ion battery and 111-kW electric drive unit; additional range provided by onboard [...]
A healthy automotive manufacturing industry is a key driver of innovation and national strategic capability says Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries President, Mike Devereux. The Chairman and Managing Director of Holden, Mr Devereux was speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra today in his last official role as FCAI President. In his speech Make it in Australia: why car [...]
Shock jock Kyle Sandialnds is in strife again. It seems his big mouth ran riot on his radio program insulting a female journalist. The audio clip goes on for several minutes and instead of realising his mistake he kept going on getting in deeper and deeper. His employer, and Holden, take a very dim view especially as Holden is a [...]
Holden Captiva 7: the series II Quickie Review: Outside: Restyled front and rear focusing on the lights, grill and rear bumper, 19”wheels on the top model, 2 part tail gate allowing easy access via gas strut operated rear window, lower skirt has sacrifice sections in black plastic which are easily replaced without having to repaint your car. Inside: Restyled dash, [...]
Holden designed hatch for the global market Sporty coupe-like styling with driving dynamics tailored for Australian conditions Australia’s own small hatch built at Holden Vehicle Operations in Elizabeth, SA Unique Australian-developed sports models 2.0-litre diesel manual Cruze is the most fuel efficient car built in Australia Cruze hatch priced same as sedan [...]
navigon on Iphone Navigon on Iphone You’ll have read over the last year about my changing opinion on Incar-GPS systems. I have always thought the gargantuan price car makers want isn’t justified by the use-ability of their units. But the marketers are a tricky bunch so they bundle the Satnav together with other integral features.. The In-car GPS units [...]
