Vietnam’s VinFast enters Australia, eyes Holden assets
VinFast has its sights set on Australia, and is eyeing assets of the just wound down Holden. According to carsales.com.au, the young Vietnamese carmaker - which set up shop in Melbourne last …
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Holden brand axed as GM retreats from RHD markets
It fought valiantly for its survival, but in the end it was not enough. Holden has announced that it will cease as a brand altogether, winding down sales, design and engineering efforts …
Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme – concept-inspired cues
Over in Australia, Holden has unveiled the Colorado Z71 Xtreme, which is based on the Colorado Xtreme concept vehicle from the 2016 Bangkok International Motor Show. The new variant of the pick-up …
Holden Colorado SportsCat by HSV – Chevy truck gets chassis, cosmetic, off-road upgrades Down Under
Caught your attention, didn't it? This is the Holden Colorado SportsCat by HSV, or Holden Special Vehicles. Previewed in Australia, the SportsCat is based on the range-topping Z71 Colorado, and there are …
Holden ends production in Australia with the final Commodore – 7.6m vehicles made over 69 years
It's the end of an era Down Under. Three weeks after Toyota ended production in Australia, the car brand that's synonymous with Australian cars - Holden - has done the same. Last …
Holden Colorado set to race in 2018 SuperUtes series
In 2018, the Australia Supercars Championship will introduce the new SuperUtes race class, which will see dual-cab versions of pick-up trucks battle it out on track. Now, Holden has decided to declare …
Holden Special Vehicles to be rebranded Walkinshaw
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV), the performance sub-brand of Holden, has repeatedly been rumoured to be on course for a rebranding to Walkinshaw by next year, according to Car Advice. The publication received …
Kia Sportage, Jaguar XF, Holden Spark and Skoda Superb all receive five-star safety ratings from ANCAP
In the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP), the Kia Sportage, Jaguar XF, Holden Spark and Skoda Superb have all received five-star crash safety ratings. The latest results were released by the …
Chevrolet Captiva – Australia gets new Holden facelift
The Chevrolet Captiva may nearly be approaching the decade old mark, but there's still life in the Theta-underpinned SUV, it would seem - Australia is set to get a redesigned Holden version …
Australian aftermarket association labels ‘Genuine is Best’ “fake wheel test” as a self-serving “stunt”
Earlier in the week, a new campaign titled ‘Genuine is Best’ was launched in Australia to spread awareness among vehicle owners on the dangers of installing counterfeit wheels. The campaign was promoted …
‘Genuine is Best’ campaign in Australia raises awareness on the danger of using counterfeit wheels
A new campaign, dubbed 'Genuine is Best, has recently been launched in Australia to help raise the awareness amongst motorists on the potential risks faced by them should counterfeit wheels be employed …
2016 Chevrolet SS gets facelift and dual mode exhaust
The rebadged Holden Commodore in the guise of the 2016 Chevrolet SS in the US has just got several exterior enhancements and a new dual-mode exhaust system for a greater driving experience. …
Holden HSV Gen-F2 range unveiled Down Under
Just a week ago, GM’s Australian brand Holden announced its latest VFII range of Commodores. Now, its performance partner Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has just unveiled its new line of muscle cars, …
Holden Commodore VFII, the final Aussie-made series
GM's Australian brand Holden has pulled the wraps of its latest Commodore range called the VFII series. Certain variants receive a more powerful engine coupled with a louder exhaust system while the …
Holden to get Cascada, Astra VXR and Insignia VXR
Holden may be stopping production in 2017, but the brand will live on affixed to cars brought in from other parts of the General Motors (GM) empire, beginning with a couple of …
Australia pledges AUD$200m bailout for auto industry, pushing for 100% Australian-made gov’t fleet
The Australian government today pledged a new A$200 million (RM576 million) bailout package for the auto industry as it looks to boost struggling sectors to help the economy transition away from mining, …
2014 Holden Caprice gets new interior, restyled alloys
Following on from the reveal of HSV's Gen-F range, the full-size Holden Caprice gets some changes for the 2014 model year - chief among which is a re-designed interior with improved materials …
Holden Special Vehicles Gen-F range revealed
Holden Special Vehicles has released details and some juicy pictures of its new Gen-F range, which comprises Maloo, Clubsport, Clubsport Tourer, Senator Signature and GTS models. The members of the already-menacing HSV …
Holden VF Commodore – now, the Sportwagon and Ute
More from Holden to round off a very packed time for it and the upcoming VF Commodore. The VF Calais V highlighted the glam, the VF SS V the sportier side of …
Chevrolet SS breaks cover in Daytona
The slew of new VF Commodore variants and showcases continues. Earlier previewed by the VF Calais V and VF SS V, the next to pop up is the US-bound Chevrolet SS, which …
