Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests NEWS INDEX:   Holden Holden Captiva: updated model due Q1 2016 7th December, 2015 Family friendly 2016 Captiva effortlessly blends practicality with style and connectivity, thanks to a revised design featuring a new front grille, new front fascia and LED Daytime Running Lamps amongst a range of other updates ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Astra VXR 3rd November, 2015 ROAD TEST HSV ClubSport 23rd October, 2015 Holden VF Series II: prices and specs announced 16th September, 2015 VF Series II here in October 2015; V8 models boast new, more powerful 6.2-litre LS3 engine (0-100km/h sprint in 4.9 seconds); Bi-modal exhaust and mechanical sound enhancer standard on all V8 sports models; Front and rear Brembo brakes standard for top of the range SS V Redline; Commodore VFII developed and engineered for Australian conditions ..... more GM reveal next-gen Astra 6th August, 2015 Vauxhall’s all-new Astra will be in UK showrooms in October. The new model, built at Vauxhall’s manufacturing plant in Ellesmere Port includes Design, Tech Line, Energy, SRi and Elite models ..... more HSV's 25th Anniversary ClubSport R8 12th July, 2015 HSV, Australia’s leading performance car manufacturer, has announced details of a limited edition ClubSport R8 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of its ClubSport nameplate ..... more Holden Colorado Z71 release imminent 28th June, 2015 Z71 includes new 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front, leather-appointed seats and a long list of new exterior styling features ..... more Chevrolet Cruze: next generation revealed 28th June, 2015 Chevrolet has revealed America's next generation Cruze – a larger and lighter, more efficient and more sophisticated evolution of the brand’s best-selling car ..... more Holden Insignia VXR arrives 22nd June, 2015 Advanced features for Insignia VXR include state-of-the-art adaptive AWD technology, an Australian made 2.8 litre turbocharged engine (239kW of power and 435Nm of torque) and FlexRide chassis control system ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Commodore SV6 with "Sandman" pack 5th June, 2015 Holden Trax "Active" Special Edition 19th May, 2015 Trax Active includes a host of functional and attractive feature upgrades that provide excellent value and the chance to stand out from the crowd ..... more Holden Insignia VXR release imminent 15th May, 2015 Holden adds first AWD turbocharged performance sedan to range; Insignia VXR introduces three Holden firsts - Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Change Alert and Auto Emergency Braking; Sharp pricing from $51,990* ..... more Holden Commodore Storm returns 10th May, 2015 Additional Content: Satellite Navigation; Front fog lamps; Unique 18 inch dark finish alloy wheels; Red contrast seat stitching; ‘Storm’ embroidery on dash; ‘Storm’ exterior badging ..... more Holden Astra GTC/VXR released 3rd May, 2015 European-sourced Astra GTC and Astra VXR hatches arrive; Astra available with performance focused 1.6L turbo and 2.0L turbo engines; Prices commence at $26,990* (GTC manual) ..... more Holden Cascada released 3rd May, 2015 Cascada comes with a 1.6 litre turbo engine coupled to a smooth six-speed automatic transmission; Dynamically, Cascada has been engineered with strength and rigidity in mind; Priced from $41,990* ..... more Holden Spark for 2016 12th April, 2015 Ian Butler, Holden Director of Vehicle Performance, said the Holden engineering team had been involved in the development of the car. “Even though this is a truly global car our engineers have been working hard to tailor the vehicle to ensure it resonates with our customers in Australia,” Mr. Butler said ..... more Holden Sandman returns 29th March, 2015 2015 Sandman Special Edition is derived from the VF Commodore SV6 and the sporty SS-V, and will be available as a ute and Sportwagon. Whilst the new Sandman is much more advanced than its predecessor it still retains the instantly recognisable surf livery and the groovy, orange shagpile floor rug as an additional accessory ..... more Holden introduces 'Capped Price Servicing' for all models since 1948! 4th March, 2015 Holden’s Lifetime Capped Price Service (CPS) programme covers all Holden vehicles ever built from the 48-215 of 1948 to today’s VF Commodore and beyond; Biggest CPS programme in Australia, covering more than 2.5 million cars ..... more Holden Cruze updated for 2015 26th February, 2015 Fresh look for popular Holden Cruze with new front-end styling; Cruze also receives technology enhancements including Remote Start, Rain Sensing Wipers and LED Daytime Running Lights on some models; Interior upgraded to include suede seat inserts on selected models ..... more Holden Colorado Storm Edition 13th February, 2015 The updated Colorado ‘Storm’ will be available on 4x4 LTZ Crew Cab ute variant only. ‘Storm’ offers leather appointed seats, heated front seats and front and rear carpet floor mats.  The exterior design is given an even more sporty appearance with black nudge bar, black sports bar and a ‘Storm’ branded bonnet protector ..... more Holden to retain Commodore nameplate 26th January, 2015 Holden has announced that the Commodore nameplate will be worn by the next generation large car in Australia and New Zealand. Holden Executive Director of Sales, Peter Keley, confirmed that the new car will be imported from 2018 ..... more Top of page Craig Lowndes takes limited edition #001 15th December, 2014 Craig Lowndes collects his own Craig Lowndes Special Edition Commodore – number 001; Over 150 Craig Lowndes Special Edition Commodores sold already; Hand over took place at Lowndes local dealership ..... more Off the line: Holden Cruze 100,000th 27th November, 2014 The only small car built in Australia celebrated a significant milestone this week with the production of the 100,000th Holden Cruze at the company’s vehicle assembly facility in Elizabeth ..... more Holden Colorado and Colorado 7 updated for 2015 21st November, 2014 ‘Comfort Suspension’ added to Colorado LTZ truck; Acoustic package added to improve powertrain noise across the range; Updated interior on Colorado LTZ truck and Colorado 7 LTZ; Redesigned leather appointed seating (optional on LTZ Crew Cab Pickup & standard on Colorado 7 LTZ) with heated front seats ..... more Holden Barina "Trio" edition 28th October, 2014 The ‘Trio’ pack extends Holden’s MyLink infotainment system to Barina CD for the first time, allowing drivers to remain fully connected whilst on the move ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Commodore SSV 12th October, 2014 Holden to source more European models 8th October, 2014 Holden’s boss, Gerry Dorizas, confirmed that the three European-sourced vehicles to be launched in Australia in 2015 would be just the start of things to come ..... more HSV GTS Maloo 14th September, 2014 Just 12 months since the launch of the GEN-F GTS, the most powerful production car ever built in Australia, HSV is set to launch a limited edition GTS Maloo which adopts the 430 kW/740 Nm 6.2 litre Supercharged LSA engine ..... more Holden's Craig Lowndes Special Edition 12th September, 2014 Holden develops VF model to celebrate 20 years of Craig Lowndes in V8 Supercars; Customers to receive exclusive experiences; Pricing and specification to be released next month ..... more Chamberlain's famous Torana acquired by ANM 19th August, 2014 National Museum of Australia has acquired the yellow 1977 Torana V8 hatchback which was central to the conviction and ultimate exoneration of Lindy and Michael Chamberlain, over the 1980 disappearance of their daughter, Azaria ..... more Holden Trax updated, 1.4 litre turbo now optional 13th August, 2014 Top of the range Trax introduced with a sporty 1.4 litre turbo-charged engine; Trax LTZ with 1.4 litre iTi engine includes sunroof, new 18 inch alloys, rain sensing wipers and driver’s arm rest as standard; Trax LTZ 1.4 litre iTi priced from $29,990*; Trax LS priced from $23,990* ..... more GREAT DRIVE Sydney to Perth 6th July, 2014 ROAD TEST Holden Cruze Sportwagon 6th July, 2014 Holden's European models for 2015 31st May, 2014 Gone are the mainstream Corsa, Astra and Insignia models as Holden looks only to select sporty editions such as two Astras and a single Insignia model, together with the niche market convertible ..... more Holden Cruze Z Series 13th May, 2014 Holden has introduced two new models to the Cruze line-up with the Z-Series and SRi Z-Series replacing Cruze CDX and SRi-V models; new additions add impressive content to the long list of standard features of their predecessors while ensuring they retain Cruze’s value for money reputation ..... more Holden Commodore "Storm" released 1st May, 2014 Holden has launched a brand new Commodore Storm Special Edition available as an option pack on sedan, ute and Sportwagon body styles. VF Storm is based on the SV6 and SS models ..... more Holden Commodore Collingwood Edition 23rd April, 2014 Collingwood Edition Commodore follows the 'Pies' black and white colour theme. It is an option pack which adds $3,500* to the relevant Commodore model ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Caprice V 29th January, 2014 Top of page GM to cease Holden production in Australia 11th December, 2013 The announcement did not mention when the decision to cease manufacturing in Australia was made, nor did it mention what recommendations Holden management made to GM headquarters ..... more Holden Barina RS released 15th November, 2013 New RS adds 1.4l iTi petrol engine from the Cruze; manual or automatic; RS priced from $20,990* ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Trax 28th October, 2013 Holden Trax released 11th October, 2013 Trax is Holden's small front-wheel drive SUV, offered in two trim levels ranging in price from $23,490* to $27,990* ..... more Holden Commodore ‘International’ 6th October, 2013 Building on the already highly-specified VF range, the International adds luxury and sports features including leather appointed seats, 18 inch alloy wheels, Blind Spot Alert and Reverse Traffic Alert ..... more Holden Barina RS 19th September, 2013 RS features sports body kit, 17-inch alloy wheels, sport seats, flat bottomed  steering wheel and electric power steering ..... more Holden Trax to be launched with 5-star safety rating 15th August, 2013 To be released next month, the new Trax boasts numerous standard safety features across the range including six airbags, a rear view camera and rear parking sensors and Electronic Stability Control ..... more Holden release VF Redline 18th July, 2013 Designed to deliver an even more sophisticated sports driving experience, the VF SS V Redline introduces a host of new advanced technology features and an updated sports-tuned FE3 suspension package to enhance its performance credentials ..... more Holden ute flat-out at Nurburgring in Germany 1st July, 2013 Holden’s new VF SS V Redline Ute has proven itself as a world-beating performance car by setting a world-record lap** at the toughest racetrack on the planet – the famous Nürburgring ..... more Holden Colorado "Thunder" arrives 28th June, 2013 Colorado Thunder includes a number of accessories and is available on LX 4x4 Crew Cab Chassis and Utility, and LT and LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab Utility models ..... more Holden Malibu prices announced 13th June, 2013 Priced* from $28,490* and arriving in Australian Holden showrooms this month, Holden Malibu combines sharp exterior styling with a highly-specified interior and technology package with Holden’s innovative new MyLink infotainment system ..... more ANCAP 5-Stars for new Holden VF & WN 4th June, 2013 From the entry level Evoke sedan to the flagship Caprice V, every VF and WN variant is comprehensively equipped with advanced safety technology features including Auto Park Assist, rear view camera and front and rear parking sensors ..... more Holden reveal VF & WN colours 30th May, 2013 New colours: Regal Peacock, Fantale, Prussian Steel - Holden has introduced three all-new exterior colours for the locally made VF Commodore and MY2014 Holden Cruze ..... more HSV Gen-F prices announced 30th May, 2013 The sedan range kicks off with the ClubSport starting from $60,990* for the manual model. This is a $4,000 decrease from the E3 predecessor ..... more HSV's new GTS due in September 26th May, 2013 HSV will introduce the fastest, most powerful performance production car ever built in Australia in September ..... more HSV Maloo release imminent 24th May, 2013 Available in two variants – Maloo and Maloo R8, each receives a significant exterior and interior make-over and a raft of new technologies ..... more Holden announce VF ute prices 21st May, 2013 Holden has added cutting-edge technology and features to its ute line-up and reduced the manufacturer's list prices* by up to $5,500 across the range ..... more First VF Commodore rolls off 'the line' 20th May, 2013 Just days after the final VE Commodore was driven off the production line, the first VF Commodores are now being made for customers at Holden’s vehicle assembly facility in Elizabeth, South Australia ..... more HSV Senator Signature and Grange due 19th May, 2013 As part of the launch of its new GEN-F range, HSV has released details of its luxury/sport models – Senator Signature and Grange. Both models will be available from mid-June ..... more End of the line for VE Holden 17th May, 2013 Sold on six continents and recording production numbers exceeding 520,000 for both local and global markets during its lifecycle, the VE Commodore and its variants have cemented a place in Australia’s history ..... more HSV's new ClubSport 16th May, 2013 Available in three variants – ClubSport, ClubSport R8 and ClubSport R8 Tourer, each vehicle receives a raft of new technologies and features including the availability of an optional power and torque upgrade to 340kW and 570Nm. ..... more Holden Caprice prices announced 15th May, 2013 Holden has added cutting-edge technology and luxury appointments to its long wheelbase Caprice and Caprice V models and rolled back the manufacturer's list prices* by $10,000 ..... more Holden announce VF prices 10th May, 2013 In announcing the prices* for the new VF model Commodore will commence at $34,990*, Holden has confirmed increased value will be a key component of the new model. Commodore now comes in priced between $5,000 and $9,800 less than the soon to be discontinued VE models ..... more Holden update the Cruze sedan & hatch 1st May, 2013 Holden's locally-made and newly updated Cruze sedan and hatch, which is now available, offers buyers better value with added features. Better performance is on hand with the introduction of a new 132kW 1.6 litre turbo engine and locally developed sports suspension for SRi and SRi-V sports models ..... more Holden Captiva updated 23rd April, 2013 Holden will strengthen its popular Captiva SUV range by adding a top-spec Captiva 5 LTZ and a new generation six-speed automatic transmission across both Captiva 5 and seven-seat Captiva 7 models ..... more VF export edition becomes a "Pace Car" 25th February, 2013 Mark Reuss, General Motors North America president (formerly the boss at Holden), was the honorary pace car driver yesterday for the 55th running of the Daytona 500 ..... more Here's the VF wagon and ute 19th February, 2013 Holden has confirmed that all three Commodore body styles – sedan, Sportwagon and utility – will go on sale at the same time when the new VF series is released in mid-2013 ..... more Holden VF makes its U.S. debut as Chevrolet SS 17th February, 2013 As Chevrolet’s first V8, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan since 1996, the new VF Commodore based Chevrolet SS sedan is designed to deliver performance on the street and on the track ..... more Holden's VF Commodore SS-V Show Car 15th February, 2013 The SS V has a new aerodynamic exterior design, which has been finished in eye-catching custom Fantale orange metallic paint specially prepared by Holden for the show car ..... more Holden Commodore VF revealed 10th February, 2013 Safety features include Reverse Traffic Alert, which warns of vehicles passing when reversing out of spaces, Blind Spot Alert, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning and a Head-Up Display, which projects vital safety information such as the car’s speed directly onto the windscreen ..... more Holden's VF Calais V Show Car 10th February, 2013 Calais V-Series luxury sports concept reveals fresh exterior design treatments and a sculpted, 'muscular' form that boosts aerodynamic efficiency. While a new, detailed and luxurious approach to the interior design has resulted in a tailored, refined and harmonious blend of quality materials, integrated themes and thoughtful ergonomics ..... more Top of page Holden Colorado 7 released 24th December, 2012 Colorado 7 has been designed to meet the needs of customers seeking a tough SUV with genuine off-road credentials, hefty 3-tonne towing capacity and a cabin large enough to haul a large family and cargo ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Commodore SV6 Z-Series 20th December, 2012 Holden Cruze wagon here mid-December 27th November, 2012 The stylish and versatile Cruze Sportwagon will arrive at Holden dealers in the coming weeks, priced from $25,790* ..... more Holden Colorado 7 here in December 18th October, 2012 Developed in tandem with the Colorado utility, the Colorado 7 boasts the same torquey diesel performance and impressive off-road capability as the ute with a generous cargo space, full-size seven-seat interior, 'muscular' 4X4 styling and a chassis configuration designed specifically for the SUV ..... more HSV GTS 25th Anniversary Edition 10th October, 2012 Building on an already impressive list of standard features, including a 325 kW, 6.2 litre V8 engine, the HSV 25th Anniversary GTS features a number of styling, performance and technology upgrades ..... more Holden Commodore Z-Series 6th September, 2012 The “Z-Series” range is available on comfort and sports models across all VE body styles and is packed full of features, value and excitement ..... more Holden Captiva updated 30th July, 2012 Holden’s popular Captiva SUV range is now available with new features, improved fuel efficiency and E85 capability across all petrol engines at no change to the manufacturer's list price* ..... more Local testing for Holden Malibu 26th July, 2012 The early production Holden Malibus are in Melbourne for months of rigorous local and global development and validation work ahead of the vehicle’s Australian launch in 2013 ..... more Five star safety rating for Holden Colorado crew cab 13th July, 2012 Launched last month, Holden's new light commercial vehicle has a comprehensive list of active and passive safety features including Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), driver and front passenger airbags and full length curtain airbags standard across the range ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Commodore Omega (LPG) 9th July, 2012 Holden Volt equipment and pricing 2nd July, 2012 A 1.4 litre petrol-powered generator extends the range by maintaining a charge in the battery to power the wheels until the car can be recharged, giving a total range of over 600 kilometres depending on conditions ..... more Holden Cruze recall 29th June, 2012 A condition has been identified where, in some instances, the lower air deflector, also known as the belly pan, can catch oil that might drip from the engine if an oil change is not done properly ..... more GM's new SUV commences production 26th June, 2012 The production began with the Chevrolet Trailblazer version. The model will also be built for the Australian market. It is due here during 2013, as the Holden Colorado 7 ..... more Forty nine dealers to sell Holden Volt 21st June, 2012 Dealers from Townsville to Bunbury will sell the Holden Volt because the long range capability of Volt means electric car ownership is no longer restricted to city dwellers ..... more Accessories for the new Holden Colorado 15th June, 2012 Colorado accessories includes a snorkel for the 2.8 litre diesel range, steel bull bar, body-coloured hard tonneau covers, alloy sports bar and nudge bar, steel and aluminium trays and canopy with unique glass areas ..... more Holden Colorado now arriving 13th June, 2012 New from the ground up, the 2012 Holden Colorado range benefits from a powerful new range of Duramax turbo-diesel engines, bold exterior and interior design, segment-leading 3.5 tonne towing capability, sure-footed driving dynamics and serious 4x4 credentials on certain models ..... more Holden confirm "Trax" is coming 7th June, 2012 As suggested by Next Car on 31st May, the new Holden Trax will be released in Australia during 2013 ..... more GM's small SUV for 2013 31st May, 2012 Holden have not yet confirmed the Trax will come to Australia. However, the Next Car team believes we will, indeed, see Trax wearing a Holden badge ..... more Holden Commodore heading to North America 18th May, 2012 Holden has announced a new export programme, confirming today that the next model Commodore will be sold in North America from late 2013 as the Chevrolet SS ..... more Holden announce pricing for new Colorado 20th April, 2012 Holden Colorado will priced* from $26,990* for the DX 4x2 Single Cab, powered by a 2.5-litre turbo diesel engine with manual transmission, to $51,990* for the top-of-the-range 2.8 litre diesel LTZ 4x4 Crew Cab with automatic transmission ..... more Holden introducing "Capped-Price Servicing" 4th April, 2012 Every new eligible Holden model sold on or from Sunday 1st April will qualify for HoldenWise Capped Price Servicing ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Captiva 7 CX 2nd April, 2012 Holden LPG models commence production 28th February, 2012 LPG requires a larger tank than petrol in order to achieve a similar range, so to keep mass contained, Holden’s safety engineers developed a lightweight, 84-litre aluminium tank – which Holden believe is the only mass-produced, OEM-equipped, aluminium fuel tank anywhere in the world ..... more Holden Colorado details emerge 19th February, 2012 The new Holden Colorado range will be offered in three body styles – single cab, space cab and crew cab – and a choice between two all-new engines (2.5-litre and 2.8-litre DOHC in-line 4-cylinder turbo diesels) ..... more Holden Cruze wagon on the way 10th February, 2012 The new wagon, at 4,675 mm, is slightly longer than the hatch (4,510 mm) and sedan (4,597 mm) models ..... more Holden Barina sedan arrives 2nd February, 2012 Holden’s Barina has been boosted by the introduction of an all-new sedan variant to sit alongside the existing hatch model, expanding the appeal of the South Korean manufactured small car ..... more Top of page Holden Cruze hatch released 1st December, 2011 With its short front and rear overhangs, overall length for the CD and CDX hatch compared to the sedan equivalents has been reduced from 4,615 mm to 4,518 mm (-79 mm), while the overall length of the unique Australian-developed SRi and SRi-V hatch models is 4,542 mm (-87 mm) compared to 4,629 mm for sedan versions ..... more Holden Captiva (diesel) recall 23rd November, 2011 The 2.0 litre diesel Holden Captiva (Series 1) is subject to a recall. Some 16,181 vehicles are involved ..... more Holden Volt testing under way 16th November, 2011 This first Holden Volt vehicle arrived into Australia from the United States and is a left-hand drive model that has been adapted for use by the engineering team to begin in-country validation and verification ..... more Holden's trailblazing SUV for 2013 10th November, 2011 Due in Australia in the first quarter of 2013, the Colorado 7 will bear a close resemblance to the imposing show car when it enters production next year ..... more Holden Cruze hatch production begins 25th October, 2011 Designed and engineered for Australian conditions, the hatch joins Cruze sedan and Commodore variants on the assembly line at Holden Vehicle Operations in Elizabeth, South Australia ..... more GM's new Colorado ute production begins 23rd October, 2011 The Rayong plant is the first in the world to build the new Colorado, which will be sold in Thailand and exported. Holden will introduce the new Colorado locally in 2012 ..... more Holden Commodore Equipe released 11th October, 2011 Now on sale around Australia, the Special Edition Equipe can be purchased for the drive-away price of $36,990 for the sedan and $38,900 for the Sportwagon ..... more Holden Barina prices announced 21st September, 2011 Holden Barina hatch is launching with a driveaway price of $16,990 with a manual transmission. The new generation Holden Barina will go on sale across Australia in November ..... more Ute-opia for Holden ute enthusiasts 19th September, 2011 Holden is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the original Holden ute with a documentary about the passion and pride associated with the famous Aussie 'workhorse' ..... more Holden Cruze for 2012 11th September, 2011 Arriving in mid-November, the MY12 edition of the Holden Cruze will be available as a sedan and hatch. New colours and features are a part of the package. We have the prices too ...... more New Commodore colours for 2012 7th September, 2011 Holden Colour and Trim’s Charlene Spiteri designed Perfect Blue using new paint and colour technologies. The result is a blue which remembers former Holden racing car driver Peter Brock (1945-2006), who was affectionately known as "Peter Perfect" ..... more Holden Commodore for MY12 2nd September, 2011 Holden has made fuel-efficiency improvements across its V6-powered Commodore range with a model year 2012 update on-sale later this month ..... more Holden Barina crash testing 30th August, 2011 The Chevrolet Aveo, as Barina is known in Europe, performed strongly in key areas of adult and child occupant safety, but not so well in pedestrian safety ..... more Special Commodore for special buyer 26th August, 2011 The 15-year Army veteran and V8 Supercar enthusiast wanted something special that reflected her 'petrol head' passion ..... more HSV SV Black Edition 11th July, 2011 The “darkness” of this limited edition starts with the exterior, with matt black paint-outs on the front and sides combining with the “Vector” bonnet scoops and side vents to immediately communicate a unique edge ..... more Holden Caprice on patrol in USA 8th July, 2011 After the vehicles’ first month on patrol, the sheriff’s office plans to replace its current fleet of approximately 175 other patrol vehicles with Caprice PPVs ..... more Holden Barina update due October 1st July, 2011 Its striking interior and exterior design was led by Holden’s Ondrej Koromhaz while on assignment at General Motors' South Korea design centre and takes familiar design cues from its Barina Spark and Cruze models ..... more GM's new Colorado in show truck form 23rd June, 2011 At the Buenos Aires Motor Show, General Motors revealed the Colorado Rally with Chevrolet branding. This is the second show truck version of GM's next generation global mid-size utility truck ..... more Aussie engineers work on GM's Malibu 8th June, 2011 Holden’s engineering team has been recruited to help fine-tune GM's new mid-sized Malibu that will go on sale in Australia late next year ..... more Holden grabs government gift 29th May, 2011 Holden has grabbed another gift from the Federal Government. This time it's a grant of $39.8 million from the Green Car Innovation Fund ..... more Holden Cruze hatch: local testing begins 6th May, 2011 The new Cruze hatch was designed by Holden’s Port Melbourne design studio and will be sold as the Holden Cruze in Australia and as a Chevrolet Cruze around the world ..... more Would You Buy A Car From This Man? 29th April, 2011 Des West sold the Holden 48/215 on the 17th June 1949 to Allan Bell and family ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Commodore Omega 25th April, 2011 GM unveil the Malibu 19th April, 2011 As reported by Next Car on 31st March 2011 Holden’s new medium sedan, the Malibu will replace the Epica. The new car, in Chevrolet guise, has made its debut at China's Shanghai Motor Show ..... more Thunder returns to Holden ute 12th April, 2011 The Thunder Ute will be available with Holden’s powerful Gen IV V8 (SS model) and for the first time the special edition nameplate will also come with the company’s high-performing 3.6-litre SIDI V6 (SV6 model) ..... more Holden Malibu to replace Holden Epica 31st March, 2011 General Motors will have an all-new Malibu for the world when the Chevrolet brand unveils it at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show on 19th April. This new model will replace the Holden Epica (Chevrolet Epica in some markets) as the new mid-size GM car for global markets ..... more GM's new Colorado ute 23rd March, 2011 The concept previews the next-generation Colorado mid-size utility truck in Chevrolet guise. The new Chevrolet Colorado goes on sale in Thailand later this year. An Australian release is expected in 2012 ..... more Holden Cruze hatch for Q4 16th March, 2011 The new Cruze hatch will join the sedan in Holden showrooms in the last quarter of 2011, whilst the locally-built Series II Cruze sedan line-up will be available by the end of March ..... more Holden Cruze Series II arriving soon 28th February, 2011 Two new "sports" models, Cruze SRi and range topping Cruze SRi-V, join the line-up alongside the popular Cruze CD and the high-feature Cruze CDX. When the hatchback version arrives, it will be available in the same four model designations ..... more Holden to fire-up LPG option 18th February, 2011 Later this year, Holden will launch a new powertrain that will provide Commodore with enhanced LPG technology, including LPG-optimised engine performance resulting in better performance and economy ..... more Holden Captiva Series 2 for March release 16th February, 2011 The seven-seat Captiva 7 range now offers three new powertrain options including a price-leading 2.4 litre four-cylinder petrol variant, a 2.2 litre turbo diesel and the Commodore-proven performance benefits of Holden’s advanced, Australian-built 3.0-litre (SIDI) V6 ..... more 2010: a bumper year of sales 6th January, 2011 “This is an exceptional outcome and is the second highest result on record and only the third time ever that the market exceeded more than one million sales,” FCAI Chief Executive Andrew McKellar said ..... more Top of page LPG option for Holden Colorado 4x2 7th December, 2010 On sale across the country now, the Colorado 4x2 Single Cab Chassis and Crew Cab utility models (both LX and LT-R) are now available with Holden’s Australian-built, dual-fuel LPG Alloytec V6 engine, designed to slash motorists’ fuel bills ..... more GM's next Combo 30th November, 2010 Fiat Group and Adam Opel GmbH have signed a contractual agreement whereby Fiat will supply vehicles comprising of several variants to Opel commencing December 2011 ..... more Holden Berlina International 18th November, 2010 Catering for motorists seeking great value, the Series II Berlina International delivers $9,500 of extra features including leather seat trim, twin-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels and a rear-view camera ..... more South Africa's wild ute 10th November, 2010 Based on the already impressive Chevrolet Lumina Ute SS, (Holden Commodore SS utility in Australia) the 535 bhp 590 lb.ft 6-litre supercharged V8 SuperUte is a ute with super car credentials offering 4.5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration ..... more Early release for Holden's new tiny imported car 15th October, 2010 Holden’s all-new cheapie, the Daewoo-sourced Barina Spark, will be released locally next week. The five-door hatch delivers a combination of sharp styling and edgy cabin design, backed by safety features ..... more Holden Efijy to headline Motorclassica 14th October, 2010 Holden’s stunning 21st century hot rod concept - EFIJY - has been chosen to headline a collection of the world’s most beautiful cars in Melbourne later this month ..... more Spark plugs a gap for Holden 7th October, 2010 GM South Africa will assemble around 15,000 Sparks a year with half destined for export markets ..... more HSV launch the E3 range 21st September, 2010 High performance car brand Holden Special Vehicles has launched its new E Series 3, featuring a host of Australian production car firsts, and interior upgrades to the HSV range ..... more Redline Edition for Holden Commodore 12th September, 2010 Intended for enthusiast drivers, Redline Edition models offer high-level braking and sports handling capabilities to match their powerful 6.0-litre V8 credentials ..... more Brazil nuts about Holden Commodore 12th September, 2010 The export vehicles will be sold as Chevrolet Omega in Brazil from November this year and will be powered by Holden’s locally-built 3.6 litre SIDI V6 engine initially capable of running on blends of up to 25 per cent ethanol ..... more Holden Cruze hatch for 2011 5th September, 2010 Holden’s design talents will be showcased to the world next month when a five-door Chevrolet Cruze hatchback show car is unveiled at the Paris Motor Show ..... more New Holden Commodore: E85 fuel 31st August, 2010 In a major step towards providing a cleaner Australian fuel landscape, Series II models powered by Holden’s 3.0 litre SIDI V6 and 6.0 litre V8 engines will have flex-fuel capability, allowing them to run on bio-ethanol, E10, unleaded, premium or any combination in between ..... more Holden Caprice revisions 31st August, 2010 The introduction of an updated WM Series II range in late September will mark the debut of the Holden Caprice V ..... more New Holden Commodore: future friendly 31st August, 2010 With the new range, Holden has finessed the formula that has made Commodore the nation’s top selling car for 14 years straight, introducing smart multimedia technology, improved fuel economy and the capacity to run on environmentally friendly bio-ethanol ..... more Holden Statesman for US Police 27th July, 2010 General Motors has announced order and delivery dates, as well as final package specifications, for the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) ..... more HSV celebrates 20 years with limited edition model 7th June, 2010 Holden Special Vehicles has launched a limited edition model to help celebrate 20 years of the ClubSport, its most successful and enduring nameplate ..... more Holden #2 in May 6th June, 2010 Impressive Commodore sales helped drive the result with 3,899 vehicles sold in May, making it the country’s best-selling car for the month and year to date ..... more Holden #2 in April 6th May, 2010 Other strong performing Holden carlines in April included the Commodore which remains the top-selling car in the nation for the year to date. A total of 3,165 vehicles from the VE range were sold in April ..... more Holden Commodore remains #1 9th April, 2010 The figures show Australians purchased a total of 11,795 Holdens during March, with Commodore maintaining its position as Australia’s best-selling car overall with 4,209 sold ..... more High-tech fuel for tomorrow’s cars 25th March, 2010 Holden Energy and Environment Director Richard Marshall said the organisations in the consortium were committed to sustainable motoring through the development of renewable fuels that reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved energy security ..... more Holden Commodore Australia's most popular car in February 3rd March, 2010 Australians purchased a total of 11,213 Holdens during February, with Commodore Australia’s best selling car overall (3,914 sold) and Captiva Australia’s best selling SUV (1,315 sold) ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Cruze CDX 1st March, 2010 Top of page Holden Statesman for American Police? 5th October, 2009 GM will endeavour to sell a modified "WM" Statesman/Caprice to US law enforcement agencies as a 2011 "cruiser" ..... more Holden to launch two Special Editions 1st October, 2009 Holden will hit the streets with two new special edition Commodore models delivering very different approaches to Australia’s best-selling car range ..... more HSV E Series 2 unveiled 23rd September, 2009 HSV E2 introduces a number of driver enhancements, as well as an increase in the power output for the HSV GTS to 325 kW ..... more Six Airbags Standard on new Holden Ute Range 17th September, 2009 The combination of front, side and curtain airbags, together with ESC as standard across the range is unmatched in the light commercial segment ..... more Holden's new Divvy van 16th September, 2009 Holden has joined forces with Victoria Police and Bellmont Nominees to build Victoria’s newest divisional van, commonly known as the "divvy van" ..... more Holden Cruze - Top crash rating for under $25,000 cars 28th August, 2009 The all-new Holden Cruze is the safest car under $25,000 according to a report released by the NSW Minister for Roads, Michael Daley, and NSW's Roads and Traffic Authority ..... more Five star safety for Holden's locally built passenger cars 28th August, 2009 For the first time ever, Holden’s entire range of locally manufactured passenger cars have been awarded the maximum five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) rating ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Commodore Omega (LPG)  (VE series) 19th August, 2009 Holden Cruze a Showroom Hit 9th August, 2009 Sales figures for July released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries show 1,982 Cruzes sold, making it Australia’s eighth best-selling car for the month ..... more New V6 For Holden Commodore 6th August, 2009 Australia’s favourite car, the Holden Commodore, is set to slash motorists’ fuel use and running costs with two new advanced V6 engines and other technology improvements ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Commodore SS-V ute  (VE series - automatic) 4th August, 2009 Holden Donates Vehicles for Emergency Training 13th July, 2009 Holden donated 55 cars to the Australasian Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO) for their annual Road Rescue Challenge which was held from Thursday until Sunday (9th - 12th July, 2009) ..... more HSV confirms E Series 2 Coming 5th July, 2009 HSV has confirmed the current E Series range will be given a major upgrade with new features, driver enhancements and visual changes for introduction later in 2009 ..... more Holden: Business As Usual 2nd June, 2009 Holden will continue normal operations in Australia and New Zealand and does not expect changes to its business after General Motors announced last night it has taken court action in the US to launch a "New GM" following the failure of General Motors Corporation to recover from the financial stress it had been enduring for some years ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Colorado LX 4x4 19th May, 2009 Holden Cruze's Five Star Safety Rating 12th May, 2009 The new Holden Cruze scored 35.04 points out of a possible 37 in the ANCAP crash testing ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Commodore SS utility  (VE series) 26th April, 2009 GM Holden EcoLine Badge Highlights Alternative Range 8th April, 2009 The Holden EcoLine range offers consumers affordable solutions to 'tackle' fuel efficiency and highlights Holden’s commitment to a range of energy diverse vehicles ..... more Holden Modifies Production Shifts 5th April, 2009 GM Holden will move to a single shift, two crew operation with no retrenchments at its vehicle production plant in Elizabeth, South Australia ..... more Holden's New Commodore International 16th March, 2009 The automatic VE Commodore International sedan has a price of $33,990 (RRP) Driveaway. The Sportwagon variant has a RRP of $35,990 Driveaway ..... more Top Selling Holden Captiva Now with Seven Seats Across the Range 15th March, 2009 Effective March 2009, Captiva SX will be offered as a true 7 seater, combining interior space with a high level of standard safety features and class leading fuel economy on the 2WD manual variant ..... more VE Sportwagon First Local Wagon to Achieve 5-star Safety Rating 9th March, 2009 GM Holden’s VE Omega Sportwagon has become the first locally manufactured wagon to receive a maximum five star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) ..... more Holden Cruze For Q2 2009 3rd March, 2009 Cruze is the first of General Motors’ next wave of global products and enters Australia’s small car segment equipped with striking road presence, advanced interior comfort and high levels of safety features ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Epica CDXi (diesel) 3rd March, 2009 SHOCK: Holden Volt For 2012 27th February, 2009 It is a local take on the vehicle that has gained acclaim for its ability to travel up to 64 kilometres on electricity before using petrol or producing exhaust emissions ..... more HSV Releases Limited Edition Senator 27th February, 2009 The Senator nameplate is one of HSV’s most successful, stretching all the way back to the first model – the VP Senator – in 1992 ..... more Holden Commodore: 13 Years At The Top 7th January, 2009 The Holden Commodore is Australia’s favourite passenger car for the 13th consecutive year after finishing 2008 as the nation’s best-seller ..... more Top of page A new Astra for Holden 23rd December, 2008 GM Holden will build an all-new small car in Australia alongside the country's best-selling Commodore range. The second car line will commence production in the third quarter of 2010 with support from the nation's taxpayers via hand-outs from the Federal and South Australian governments ..... more Holden Commodore Omega Sedan Achieves 5-Star Safety Rating 5th December, 2008 The result reflects the introduction of a steering column shroud energy absorber across the VE sedan range that helps to reduce driver knee injuries, and a passenger seat belt reminder on the Omega sedan ..... more She's Still a Beauty: Celebrating Sixty Years of Holden Cars 28th November, 2008 The first 48-215 rolled off the line at Holden’s Fishermans Bend plant on 29th November 1948, at which point Prime Minister Ben Chifley famously told reporters: "She’s a beauty" ..... more Upgraded Holden Barina 3-Door Hatchback Achieves 4-Star Crash Test Rating 6th November, 2008 The result reflects structural improvements and the addition of side impact airbags as standard across the updated Barina hatchback range, which was introduced in August ..... more Improved Fuel Efficiency for Holden Commodore 4th November, 2008 GM Holden has upgraded its Alloytec V6 engine on Omega and Berlina models within the VE Commodore range. The improvement offers fuel savings (ADR 81/01) of up to 0.4 litres per 100 kilometres for petrol models and an impressive 1.3 litres per 100 kilometres for LPG variants ..... more Thirty Years of the Commodores 27th October, 2008 The first Holden Commodore rolled off the line on 25th October 1978, signalling the arrival of what is now Holden’s longest standing and most successful nameplate ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Astra CDTi (AH series) 15th October, 2008 New Limited Editions For HSV 13th October, 2008 "We're celebrating 40 years of GTS with a special commemorative model as well as unveiling a Senator Signature SV08" Managing Director of Holden Special Vehicles Phil Harding said ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Caprice 28th September, 2008 Holden Delivering New Luxury to South Korea 9th September, 2008 GM Holden announced its newest export programme last Friday – the GM Daewoo Veritas, a long wheelbase luxury flagship tailored for the South Korean market ..... more Holden Caps Fuel at 99 Cents a Litre 5th September, 2008 In a new and innovative marketing manoeuvre, GM Holden is tackling rising fuel prices head-on by capping the price of fuel at 99 cents per litre for all new Holden customers ..... more Holden Adds 2WD To Captiva Range 27th August, 2008 GM Holden will offer a new entry in the medium SUV segment with a new two-wheel-drive, diesel powered Captiva model ..... more Update For Holden Barina 22nd August, 2008 GM Holden continues its competitive push into the value end of the light car market with a fresh look and feel for the Barina 3 door and 5 door hatchbacks, plus the addition of side impact airbags across the range ..... more Seven Million Holdens 19th August, 2008 GM Holden’s seven millionth vehicle rolled off the production line on Sunday marking a record manufacturing achievement in Australia’s automotive history ..... more Holden Makes LPG Even More Appealing 7th August, 2008 Private customers can now buy dual fuel LPG-powered Holden Commodores for as little as $400 more than their petrol equivalents ..... more Canada's Holden Commodore 1st August, 2008 Four months after the Holden Commodore went on sale in the United States as the Pontiac G8, GM Holden has expanded its VE series exports to Canada, the first time that the company has undertaken a major export programme to the country ..... more Diesel Added To Revised Holden Epica Line-Up 18th July, 2008 GM Holden’s mid-size Epica sedan just got even better with the introduction of a new fuel efficient four-cylinder diesel engine plus six-speed automatic transmission with Active Select, Electronic Stability Programme (ESP®) and six airbags standard across the range ..... more Holden To End Family II Engine Production 11th June, 2008 GM Holden has confirmed a timeframe for ending production of its Family II, four cylinder cast iron engine at Fisherman’s Bend, Melbourne ..... more Holden provides 75 cars for emergency training 5th June, 2008 GM Holden will provide 75 cars to the Australasian Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO) for emergency skills training on the Gold Coast late this week ..... more Holden Celebrates Luxury with VE Calais V 60th Anniversary Special Edition 2nd June, 2008 Following on from various other commemorative models, GM Holden introduces the VE Calais V 60th Anniversary Special Edition, with a range of interior and exterior features including an electric sunroof and 19-inch alloy wheels ..... more Holden adds another model to its growing diesel line-up 29th May, 2008 Australia’s biggest-selling European imported car in 2007, the Holden Astra, is now available as a turbocharged diesel-equipped wagon, thus increasing the number of diesel models in Holden’s line-up ..... more Holden adds Astra to 60th Anniversary Special Editions 26th May, 2008 As General Motors celebrates the 10 millionth Astra rolling off the production line in Bochum, Germany earlier this month, GM Holden has extended its own 60th Anniversary celebrations to include a special edition Astra ..... more GM Holden Celebrates 50 Years At Elizabeth 8th May, 2008 GM Holden employees and retirees were joined today by the Premier of South Australia, local VIPs and community partners as the company celebrated a half century at its Philip Highway, Elizabeth site ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Commodore SS-V 5th May, 2008 Holden Introduces Sporty Rodeo 60th Anniversary Special Editions 28th April, 2008 GM Holden has introduced two Rodeo 60th Anniversary Special Editions each offering over $3,000* worth of extra value and enhanced sports styling ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Statesman 27th April, 2008 ROAD TEST Holden Calais V 20th April, 2008 TOW TEST Holden Rodeo LX 4x4 10th April, 2008 New LS3 engine to power HSV 10th April, 2008 Holden Special Vehicles has announced a running change to its E-Series and WM Grange vehicles, with the new GM LS3 engine to be fitted across the range ..... more Commodores For Holden's 60th Anniversary 4th April, 2008 60th Anniversary Special Editions further highlight Holden’s dedication to quality at value for money prices, providing something for everyone, whether it’s an Australian family or an individual looking for that something special ..... more Holden Drives Safety with Captiva 60th Anniversary Special Edition 3rd April, 2008 GM Holden continues its anniversary celebrations by introducing the Captiva 60th Anniversary Special Edition including a rear view camera, adding even greater safety and value to an already impressive list of standard features ..... more Holden Colorado To Replace Rodeo 21st March, 2008 There is no news yet on why Holden wants to drop the successful 'Rodeo' name and introduce a new nameplate like 'Colorado' to the market ..... more Holden's New Pontiac 17th March, 2008 General Motors has announced that GM Holden will export a new top-of-the-line version of the Pontiac G8 to North America, to join the already existing Australian manufactured Pontiac G8 sedans ..... more Six Airbags Standard For Holden Commodore Sedans 9th March, 2008 GM Holden has announced its top-selling VE Commodore range now has six airbags and air-conditioning as standard on all sedan models, from Omega to the range-topping SS V ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Commodore SV6 6th March, 2008 Holden Coupe 60 Celebrates 60 Years of Holden Cars 2nd March, 2008 Coupe 60 celebrates the six decades since GM Holden built the 48-215 at its Fishermans Bend plant in Port Melbourne, Victoria, and provides a glimpse of Holden’s future directions in design, engineering and emerging engine technologies ..... more Netball Champions Score with Holden Astras 10th February, 2008 GM Holden is providing an Astra for one year to each of the 12 players in Australia’s world championship-winning netball team to say congratulations for bringing home the trophy ..... more Record V8 Sales Ensures 12 in a Row for Commodore 11th January, 2008 GM Holden has finished 2007 with Australia’s best selling car for the 12th consecutive year, helped by record sales of V8 models ..... more Top of page Chevrolet Lumina SS Wins "Sports Saloon Of The Year" 16th December, 2007 GM Holden’s export vehicle, the Australian-built Chevrolet Lumina SS (VE series), has been named “Best Sports Saloon” for 2007 by a leading United Arab Emirates based magazine and one of the world’s most established motoring titles, CAR Middle East ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Epica CDX 7th December, 2007 Holden‘s ‘Guardian Angel’ Now An Accessory 3rd December, 2007 This high tech "guardian angel" provides owners with round the clock assistance covering a range of situations from the inconvenience of lost keys, right through to checking on the safety of occupants, or deploying emergency services, if your vehicle's airbags or seatbelt pretensioners are activated ..... more Holden Efijy Heads To The Middle East 8th November, 2007 Holden’s most globally recognised concept car will headline the Middle East’s largest automotive event, the Dubai Motor Show, starting on 14th November ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Commodore Omega 7th November, 2007 Holden Cavalcade Hits Regional NSW and Victoria 6th November, 2007 Holden’s travelling road show will visit eleven rural dealers from Shepparton to Seymour to showcase a range of newly released vehicles ..... more Holden's Middle East Exports Get Performance Boost 5th November, 2007 The new export programme, launched in the Middle East, will see a version of HSV’s popular E Series ClubSport R8 model exported in LHD form and badged under the Chevrolet Special Vehicles logo ..... more HSV Records 12 Consecutive Months of Record Sales 31st October, 2007 Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has posted another record individual month of sales, with 432 vehicles delivered to Australian, New Zealand and export markets in September ..... more Holden Rodeo Special Edition 18th October, 2007 Holden has released a special edition Rodeo Sports Accessory Pack offering enhanced sports styling and more than $3,500 extra value* ..... more Holden Special Vehicles celebrates 20th Anniversary with limited edition ClubSport R8 14th October, 2007 Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has unveiled a new model; the special commemorative ClubSport R8 as part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations ..... more Holden Captiva Enhanced By Extra Features 12th October, 2007 Holden's popular mid-size SUV, the Captiva, is about to get even better with a range of new standard features that will enhance its position as a highly specified, flexible package that offers outstanding value for money ..... more Holden's Lang Lang Proving Ground Passes 50 Year Milestone 16th September, 2007 GM Holden's proving ground at Lang Lang marked its 50th anniversary last weekend with a celebration day for current and former employees ..... more Holden's Last VZ Commodore Rolls Off The Line At Elizabeth 11th September, 2007 The last VZ Commodore, a white wagon, was driven off the production line at GM Holden’s Elizabeth vehicle assembly plant in South Australia last week ..... more GM Holden Celebrates 10th Year of Exports to Brazil 9th September, 2007 A version of the all-new Holden Commodore will go on sale in Brazil, as GM Holden begins exporting the new large sedan to one of its longest-standing customers ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Tigra 9th September, 2007 Holden Reveals VE Utility Line-Up 24th August, 2007 GM Holden has unveiled its all new VE Ute range - the latest model in a line-up that spans almost 60 years of Australian motoring ..... more Holden Efijy At Woodward 21st August, 2007 Holden’s hot rod, the Efijy, a modern day take on Australia’s most iconic car, the FJ Holden, appeared at the 13th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit, USA ..... more Pontiac G8 Prototypes Roll Off Holden's Line 9th July, 2007 GM Holden has showed the first Pontiac G8 engineering prototype which was manufactured at Holden Vehicle Operations in Elizabeth. The G8 will be available in Pontiac dealerships in the United States in early 2008 to take its place among General Motors' flagship high performance vehicles .... more Holden FE-FC Display For National Motor Museum 24th June, 2007 Sunday 8th July, 2007, will see the opening of a display by the FE-FC Holden Car Club of SA at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia ..... more Holden Releases Commodore Lumina Edition 20th June, 2007 Holden has released a special edition VE Commodore Lumina offering numerous features and outstanding value for money. Available now for only $32,990 (RRP) ..... more Special Edition Holden Rodeo LTZ Stacked With Extra Value 31st May, 2007 Special edition Holden Rodeo LTZ models are now on sale featuring enhanced sports styling with up to $4,000* extra value, depending on model ..... more Special Edition Commodore SVZ Ute And Wagon 22nd May, 2007 Holden has released special edition Commodore SVZ Ute and Wagon models offering key extra features and outstanding value for money, as the VZ model reaches the end of its career ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Commodore SS utility (VZ) 18th May, 2007 Skaife Chalks Up 20 Years Of Touring Cars 14th May, 2007 Champion Holden driver Mark Skaife celebrates 20 years as a professional race car driver as he returns to Winton next week for the V8 Supercar Championship ..... more 2.2-Litre Engine Drives Astra TwinTop And SRi Models 11th May, 2007 Holden’s Astra TwinTop retractable hard top convertible and sporty three and five-door SRi models are powered by a responsive 2.2-litre direct injection engine ..... more Holden Epica Now On Sale 3rd May, 2007 Epica is available in two variants (CDX and CDXi) with a choice of either a 2.0 or 2.5 litre in-line six cylinder engine, depending on model ..... more Holden Expands Its Global Role 16th April, 2007 GM Holden has announced plans to export Global V6 engines to China. Two versions of the Global V6 engines will be fitted in the new Buick Park Avenue being built by Shanghai General Motors ..... more Commodore SS For Victoria Police 8th April, 2007 GM Holden and Victoria Police have joined forces to design 20 striking SS Commodores to help reduce the road toll and increase road safety during the Easter period ..... more Holden VE Commodores Recruited To NT Police 25th March, 2007 The 270kW, 6.0 litre, V8-powered cars are the first brand new SS model VE Commodores to appear in police livery and form part of the new unit which was established in December as a dedicated resource for traffic enforcement in the Territory ..... more HSV at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show 11th March, 2007 Holden Special Vehicles confirmed pricing and on-sale dates for the all new WM series Grange at the Melbourne Motor Show ..... more Holden at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show 2nd March, 2007 Holden will showcase two new turbo diesel powered vehicles and the new mid-size Epica sedan at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show, starting today ..... more Value-Packed Holden Epica Pricing Announced 20th February, 2007 The 2.0-litre Epica CDX manual variant will retail from $25,990 (RRP), the 2.5-litre CDX automatic from $27,990 (RRP) and the 2.5-litre CDXi automatic from $30,990 (RRP) ..... more HRT's New VE Commodores 16th February, 2007 The most successful team in Australian Touring Car history, the Holden Racing Team, today unveiled the cars it hopes drivers Mark Skaife and Todd Kelly can claim back the V8 Supercar Championship with - the new generation Holden VE Commodore ..... more VE Goes Stateside 8th February, 2007 Holden today confirmed the VE Commodore SS would be exported to the United States in 2008 to take its place among General Motors' flagship high performance vehicles ..... more Holden Epica Makes Its Debut 5th February, 2007 Pricing will be announced in due course but Epica will be aimed at the value end of the mid-size sedan segment ..... more 2006 Best Ever Year For Holden In Middle East 4th February, 2007 Holden has achieved its best ever year of sales in the Middle East, exporting over 31,000 new cars to the region in 2006 ..... more WM Caprice Breaks Sales Record 23rd January, 2007 Holden’s luxury flagship WM Caprice has broken a yearly sales record in 2006 after being on the market for just four months ..... more All New VE Ensures Commodore Reigns Supreme 18th January, 2007 Holden has finished 2006 with Australia’s best selling car for the 11th consecutive year. The Holden Commodore, with the help of the all new VE Commodore, continued an unbroken record since 1996 as Australia’s most popular car ..... more Cloud Over Stormriders 17th January, 2007 After 37 years, Holden has brought the curtain down on the thrilling Holden Precision Driving Team ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Berlina (VE) 15th January, 2007 New E series continues to deliver records for HSV 12th January, 2007 Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has set a new benchmark and another all time record sales result in December, with 519 retail deliveries across its Australian and New Zealand dealer network ..... more Top of page Holden Efijy Concept For Motown 29th December, 2006 The Holden Efijy will make its North American public debut on 6th January, 2007, in Motown (Detroit) ..... more Holden Introduces New Turbo Diesel For Rodeo 22nd December, 2006 Holden’s Rodeo range introduces a new turbo diesel engine and significantly redesigned interior and exterior features for 2007 ..... more Caprice Wins Best Luxury Car At Middle East Car Of The Year Awards 17th December, 2006 GM Holden’s export vehicle, the Australian-built Chevrolet Caprice, has won the Best Luxury Car Award at the 2006 Autocar Middle East Awards ..... more Another record month of sales for HSV 1st December, 2006 Building on the best month of sales in the history of Holden Special Vehicles, Managing Director Phil Harding today confirmed November sales had eclipsed October – with 515 retail deliveries into Australia and New Zealand ..... more Holden Recall - VE/WM 15th November, 2006 The recall is in relation to a potential issue regarding rear seat belt buckles ..... more Holden Special Vehicles Grange 5th November, 2006 Combining an elegant, individual sense of style with traditional HSV hard edged performance cues, the WM Grange debuted at the Sydney Motor Show ahead of its wider Australian release in 2007 ..... more Holden Efijy Named ‘Hot Rod of the Year’ in USA 3rd November, 2006 Holden’s stunning Efijy show car has celebrated its first birthday being named Hot Rod of the Year by the influential enthusiast magazine, HOT ROD, in the United States ..... more New Holden Astra TwinTop And SRi Models 30th October, 2006 The Astra TwinTop retractable hard top convertible and sporty SRi five-door hatch made their Australian debuts on the Holden show stand. Both vehicles and a new SRi three-door coupe, will be on sale in December ..... more VXR arrives in Australia 27th October, 2006 As promised earlier this year, Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) is unleashing the hottest European import onto the Australian market in 2006 - the HSV VXR ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Astra CDTi (manual) 20th October, 2006 Holden's Dual-Fuel V6 Engine Delivers More Range And Flexibility 19th October, 2006 Holden’s efficient dual-fuel Alloytec V6 engine is now available in VE Omega, Berlina and Commodore V-Series special edition models ..... more Thunder Of Holden's Special Edition Utes Rumble Again 17th October, 2006 Holden has released a second special edition SS Thunder Ute, featuring more than $3,000 in extra value ..... more Adelaide's Holden FE 50th Anniversary Run 16th October, 2006 In 1956 the Holden FE series was released. This was a significant motoring event as the FE model was the first completely new Holden since 1948 ..... more Holden Captiva SUV Range Hits The Road 11th October, 2006 Holden has launched its all new Daewoo sourced Captiva sports utility vehicle range. It is priced from $35,990 (RRP) ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Statesman (WL series) 6th October, 2006 Holden Designers Join Global Team For Paris Show Car 29th September, 2006 GM Holden designers will be part of a global team taking centre stage at the Paris Motor Show with the world premiere of the Chevrolet World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) Ultra Concept Car ..... more Holden's First VE and WM Export To Middle East 22nd September, 2006 GM Holden has despatched its first shipment of the all-new generation export versions of Commodore, Statesman and Caprice from Adelaide’s AAT Port to its largest export market, the Middle East ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Caprice (WL series) 18th September, 2006 Holden To Offer Four Models In Captiva Range 18th September, 2006 Holden has announced it would offer four models across the range of its new Captiva sports utility vehicle, all powered by the Australian-built 3.2 litre Alloytec engine ..... more Holden Launches WM Statesman And Caprice 12th September, 2006 Holden has launched its top-of-the-range WM Statesman and Caprice models, offering more differentiation from their short wheelbase siblings than ever before ..... more Peter Brock (1945 - 2006) 10th September, 2006 Australian motor sport legend Peter Brock, 61, died around midday (local time) on Friday 8th September, 2006, in a car crash in Gidgegannup, Western Australia ..... more PM Visits Holden 28th August, 2006 The Prime Minister, John Howard, today commemorated the completion of a $532 million upgrade to the Holden Vehicle Operations (HVO) plant in Elizabeth, South Australia ..... more VE Commodore: Safety The Priority 13th August, 2006 Real world crash situations were considered at every phase of design, development and testing to ensure the new VE Commodore range was the safest Commodore yet ..... more Holden Delivers Its Smartest Commodore Yet 8th August, 2006 The 2006 Holden VE Commodore range will offer smart new technology which people want and will find easy to use ..... more Holden To Continue VZ Wagon & Ute Production 3rd August, 2006 The current VZ series utes and wagons will be manufactured alongside the all-new VE Commodore and WM Statesman and Caprice for an unspecified period of time ..... more VE Commodore: More Power, More Refinement 1st August, 2006 More power, more torque and more refinement are simple powertrain messages emphatically delivered by the new "VE" range of Holden Commodores ..... more New Six-Speed Auto For V8 Commodores 28th July, 2006 General Motors’ electronically controlled six-speed automatic transmission will be offered in all V8 variants of the all-new VE Commodore range ..... more Holden VE: Fuel Economy Figures 24th July, 2006 GM Holden today released fuel economy figures for its all-new VE series Commodore sedan range ..... more Holden Announces Pricing For New Commodore 19th July, 2006 Holden has released pricing for the all-new wagon-less VE series Holden Commodore range ..... more Holden Shakes Up Commodore Range 17th July, 2006 The all-new VE Commodore sees a realignment to Holden’s large passenger car range ..... more 1.4 Million Km Wait For New Holden Diesel 5th July, 2006 The launch of Holden's new Astra turbo diesel cars lured a Queenslander out of the woodwork to upgrade his 22-year-old Holden Gemini diesel boasting a staggering 1.4 million kilometre life ..... more Holden Leads With Ethanol Labelling 28th June, 2006 In a first for an Australian car manufacturer, GM Holden yesterday announced it would begin applying an "E10 suitable" label to its imported petrol-engined vehicles from 1st July, 2006 ..... more Holden At The Sydney 4x4 Show 23rd June, 2006 The striking S3X concept car, a preview to Holden’s new Captiva set for Australia later this year, will be on display at the Sydney 4x4 Show commencing Friday 23rd June ..... more ESP Standard For New Holden VE & WM Sedans 21st June, 2006 The next generation of Australia ’s best selling car, the Holden Commodore, will be the first locally built range with the acclaimed safety technology Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) as standard ..... more Holden Astra Diesel Arrives 19th June, 2006 Australia ’s biggest-selling European imported car, the Holden Astra, is now available in two turbocharged diesel five-door hatches ..... more Astra SRi Turbo Roars Back Down Under 16th June, 2006 The new generation of Holden’s four-cylinder performance hero, the Astra SRi Turbo coupe, will roar into Australian showrooms later this month ..... more Holden Efijy Meets The Originals! 9th June, 2006 The 21st Century hot rod re-invention of Australia’s historic car icons today met its ancestors outside Holden’s Port Melbourne headquarters ..... more Holden Hot Rod To Thrill At Adelaide Motor Show 7th April, 2006 South Australians get their chance to see first hand the wild-style hot rod that reinvents the classic FJ Holden, EFIJY, at this weekend's Adelaide Motor Show ..... more Holden Displays New Engines in Brisbane 5th April, 2006 Holden’s new flagship performance engine and the Aussie-built V6 for Rodeo will be on display at the Brisbane 4x4 Show, commencing 7th April ..... more Holden Unleashes Thunder Ute and Crewman 30th March, 2006 Holden’s ever-popular light commercial range now features special edition “Thunder” models for Ute and Crewman ..... more Commodore SVZ Special Edition 27th March, 2006 Australia’s favourite car will be stacked with $6,000 extra value and a sportier edge with the new Commodore SVZ special edition sedan and wagon ..... more Holden Safety Recall 14th March, 2006 GM Holden has issued a safety recall on specific locally built vehicles from April 2003 to December 2005 sold in Australia and export markets and fitted with side impact airbags as standard or optional equipment ..... more Daewoo's New Holden Captiva 28th February, 2006 Holden’s new Daewoo-built sports utility vehicle will be called Captiva and will be powered by a new 3.2-litre Global V6 all-alloy engine ..... more Euro NCAP issues wake-up call to industry 26th February, 2006 A wake-up call for the motor industry as Euro NCAP awards two star strike-through for the new Chevrolet Aveo sedan (Holden Barina sedan) ..... more Last Monaro To Shine In Emerald 24th February, 2006 The country Queensland businessman who bought the very last current generation Monaro in a global auction seen his historic coupe for the first time today ..... more Holden At The Brisbane Motor Show 24th February, 2006 The stunning custom EFIJY will make its Queensland debut alongside current Holden models at the Brisbane Motor Show from Friday 3rd March ..... more Holden's First Barina Sedan 19th February, 2006 Holden’s light car line-up has a new addition - and it is made in communist China! (CORRECTION: The Barina sedan is made in South Korea) ..... more Holden History And Future Unveiled At Melbourne 9th February, 2006 Holden pays homage to an Australian icon at the 2006 Melbourne International Motor Show with a specially customised Monaro, while the T2X concept, with its compact SUV style and bold coupe lines, point to possible future design cues ..... more Europe's New Chevrolet Epica From Daewoo 8th February, 2006 Europe's new Chevrolet Epica, sourced from Daewoo, is the brand’s first mid-size model to be launched in Europe and will come with a choice of two transversely mounted engines ..... more The Very Last Monaro 6th February, 2006 The last VZ Monaro coupe built by Holden has been painted with a custom colour and modified by Holden's Design and Engineering departments to reflect its iconic place in Australian automotive history ..... more Flagships star in GM Holden's export record 1st February, 2006 GM Holden has set a new vehicle export record for the company, breaking through the 60,000-vehicle barrier for the first time in 2005 ..... more ROAD TEST Holden One-Tonner Cross 6 (VZ series) 31st January, 2006 Extra Statesman Luxury Now Standard 20th January, 2006 Holden Statesman buyers receive even more luxury features as standard with the WL series 2006 Statesman International, on sale from this month ..... more Daewoo's New AWD To Debut At Geneva Motor Show 18th January, 2006 GM has issued the first details of its all-new compact SUV, the Chevrolet Captiva, which makes its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March ..... more More Go For Holden's Performance Heroes 17th January, 2006 The most powerful standard engine ever offered by Holden will be installed in all 2006 model year Holden V8 vehicles. A new 6.0-litre alloy engine will deliver 260 kW ..... more A Decade Of Holden Commodore Leadership 9th January, 2006 Holden has finished 2005 with Australia’s best selling car for the 10th consecutive year, the most popular passenger car range and most popular light truck range ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Rodeo 4x4 crew cab 9th January, 2006 Top of page Holden's 2006 Model Changes 31st December, 2005 Holden also announced model changes to its 2006 line-up of locally produced vehicles in preparation for an all-new Commodore which is expected to be launched in the second half of the year ..... more Aussie-Built V6 Engine Delivers Most Powerful Rodeo 21st December, 2005 Holden will match its high-tech Global V6 engine to the Rodeo to produce the most powerful V6 offering in the light truck’s distinguished 25 year history in Australia ..... more Commodore Out In Force For Victoria Police 21st December, 2005 GM Holden and Victoria Police have collaborated in the design of 20 striking Commodore SS models to join the police fleet as state-of-the-art SMART cars (Special Mobile Anti-Road Toll Cars), to reduce the road toll and increase road safety during the 2005/2006 Christmas/New Year period ..... more Holden Takes On Global Design Role 8th December, 2005 Holden will significantly expand its Port Melbourne design centre to design vehicles for General Motors markets around the world ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Astra CD coupe (AH series) 5th December, 2005 Holden Celebrates Four Millionth Export Engine 4th December, 2005 Holden has produced a range of four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines for export at Port Melbourne since 1981, and currently holds contracts to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and North America ..... more Monaro In Force for Queensland Police 28th November, 2005 Holden and the Queensland Police Service have joined forces in an effort to reduce the road toll and increase road safety leading up to the holiday season ..... more Holden Barina Ushers in New Era 7th November, 2005 Holden is set to shift the balance in Australia ’s light car market with a new Barina starting below $13,000 with air conditioning as standard ..... more S3X From Daewoo For Holden 16th October, 2005 Holden is showing the striking S3X concept SUV at Sydney's Australian International Motor Show, as the preview for a Daewoo-sourced seven-seater Holden destined for Australia next year ..... more Holden's Wild Hot Rod Brings FJ Back to Life 13th October, 2005 A wild 21st Century hot rod reinventing one of Australia ’s most famous cars, the FJ Holden, was unveiled today at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney ..... more Viva is Holden's Big News 10th October, 2005 Holden has launched Viva – a new nameplate, for the Holden brand ..... more 2005 Special Edition VZ Commodore Lumina 28th September, 2005 Holden is delivering more than $6,000 of extra features in the new special edition VZ Commodore Lumina sedan and wagon ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Monaro CV8 (VZ series) 25th September, 2005 Holden's New Tigra Hardtop Convertible 23rd September, 2005 Holden is stepping up its focus on the small car market with the pending launch of the Tigra hardtop convertible ..... more Extra Temptation For Holden's SS Models 13th September, 2005 Holden’s SS model performance heroes will deliver extra temptation in SSZ special editions to be released on Commodore, Ute and Crewman ..... more Holden Launches Dual-fuel Commodore 9th September, 2005 The success of Australia ’s most popular car range will be enhanced with the launch of a dual-fuel Commodore, featuring a newly-developed version of GM Holden’s 3.6 litre Alloytec V6 ..... more Holden Workforce Restructure 26th August, 2005 GM Holden Ltd has made a decision to reduce the workforce size of its South Australian operations ..... more 150 Holdens Crushed for Emergency's Sake 19th August, 2005 A total of 150 Monaros, Commodores, Rodeos and other Holdens with a retail value of more than $5 million have been shipped to New Zealand to become scrap metal in the name of emergency safety ..... more The New Astra Twin Top For 2006 2nd August, 2005 Last year, we reported the new Astra would be a coupe/cabriolet. Now we discover General Motors has lifted the lid on the latest version of its new Astra – the stunning TwinTop ..... more Last Hurrah for Holden's Legendary Monaro 26th July, 2005 Holden will next month release a striking special edition, Monaro CV8-Z, as the final chapter in a remarkable success story in Australian automotive history ..... more Holden Expands The Astra Line-Up 18th July, 2005 Holden has extended its popular Astra small car range with a sporty new three-door coupe and a versatile compact wagon ..... more Holden Hits Record First Half Sales 6th July, 2005 Holden has achieved its highest first half sales in history and reached the half year mark with Australia's best selling passenger and light truck ranges ..... more Holden Safety Recall On Specific RA Rodeo Utes 26th June, 2005 Holden has issued a safety recall on specific RA Rodeo utility variants, model years 2003 to 2005, purchased with petrol engines and original equipment fitted tubs. The recall will involve about 22,000 vehicles in Australia and New Zealand ..... more New Barina and Viva For Holden 23rd June, 2005 Regular readers will recall that the Editor said last year that GM was good for Daewoo and that Daewoo was good for GM. The new Barina and the new Viva, together with the as yet unannounced small AWD (petrol and diesel), are proof that Daewoo was an excellent acquisition for General Motors ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Astra CDX (AH series) 22nd June, 2005 Holden's VZ AWD Range Heads Outback At Sydney 4X4 Show 8th June, 2005 Holden will pay homage to Australia’s great outdoors with its winning line-up of all wheel drive passenger, light commercial and crossover vehicles at the Sydney 4X4 Show, Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park, from 24th-26th June ..... more Australian Trade Minister Helps Introduce Holden Flagship Cars To South Korea 2nd June, 2005 The Federal Trade Minister, the Hon. Mark Vaile, helped General Motors introduce the Holden designed and manufactured GM Daewoo Statesman prestige car to South Korea ..... more Holden Statesman International (WL series) 30th May, 2005 Australia’s renowned luxury car will have a sportier edge when Holden releases the 2005 Statesman International this week ..... more Holden Unveils New Headquarters 19th May, 2005 Holden moved from art deco to state-of-the-art yesterday, with the opening of its new headquarters at 191 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne ..... more Holden Monaro To Race In America 15th May, 2005 Pontiac has chosen TRG, a successful California-based motor sports organisation, to run the first two of its GTO.R race cars ..... more New VZ Storm Ute and Crewman 28th April, 2005 Holden announce the special edition Storm Ute and the first ever Storm Crewman ..... more Holden Commodore Equipe 22nd April, 2005 Australia’s most popular car is now available with more than $5000 extra retail value in the VZ Commodore Equipe sedan and wagon ..... more Vauxhall Astra Diesel 20th April, 2005 Will we see a diesel engine in the Holden Astra? ..... more Holden To Import Cars From GM Daewoo 12th April, 2005 Holden today confirmed that it would begin importing vehicles from General Motors’ South Korean operations (GMDAT) later this year ..... more Holden Scores First Quarter Sales Record 5th April, 2005 Holden has achieved its second month of market leadership in 2005, helping it to a record first quarter sales result ..... more Holden Torana TT36 Concept Car at AIMS 28th March, 2005 Twin Turbo 3.6 litre concept car from Holden revives the famous Torana name at Sydney's Motor Show ..... more Holden Welcomes UAE-Australia Free Trade Negotiations 17th March, 2005 Holden has welcomed the announcement by Australia and the United Arab Emirates to begin negotiations on a free trade agreement between the two markets ..... more Holden Is The Market Leader In February 8th March, 2005 Holden has returned to market leadership with its best ever February sales result, driven by record sales of Astra and Rodeo ..... more New European Trio From Holden 4th March, 2005 Holden has signalled its assault on the small car market with the preview of three super-smart European imports at the Melbourne International Motor Show ..... more Holden At the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show 3rd March, 2005 Holden debuts two new Astra body styles and the Tigra cabrio at the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show with a display that demonstrates the strength and depth of its passenger, recreational and light commercial model line-up ..... more Holden Crewman Police Van 2nd March, 2005 Holden and the Victoria Police have joined forces to develop Australia's newest divvi van ..... more VZ Monaro Arrives In Britain 20th February, 2005 The new VZ series Holden Monaro arrives in Britain as the Vauxhall Monaro ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Crewman SS (VZ series) 20th February, 2005 Holden Astra Classic Equipe (TS series) 9th February, 2005 The value in Holden's TS Astra Classic series has been further sharpened ..... more Holden Crewman Cross 6 - VZ series 3rd February, 2005 The Crewman four-door ute, is now available in a V6 all-wheel-drive version - the Crewman Cross 6. And we're the first media outlet to publish the details ..... more Holden One Tonner Cross 6 - VZ series 3rd February, 2005 A legendary Holden nameplate entered a new era today with the launch of the all wheel drive (AWD) One Tonner Cross 6. And we're the first media outlet to publish the details ..... more Holden Adventra Wagon - VZ series 3rd February, 2005 Holden Chairman and Managing Director Denny Mooney today revealed an expanded and restyled Adventra AWD wagon line-up with the new SX6, CX6 and LX6 variants joining the V8 powered Adventra LX8 ..... more AWD Holdens Debut At Brisbane Motor Show 3rd February, 2005 Holden will debut its expanded VZ all-wheel-drive range at the Brisbane Motor Show from 4th February alongside the spectacular Torana TT36 Concept Car ..... more Holden's Elizabeth Plant Drives Past A 40-Year Milestone 28th January, 2005 Holden has marked the 40th anniversary of the opening of its General Assembly Plant in Elizabeth, South Australia ..... more Holden vehicle exports hit A 50-year high 21st January, 2005 Holden has set a new all-time vehicle export record for the company, breaking through the 50,000-vehicle barrier during its 50th anniversary export year in 2004 ..... more Commodore And LCVs Drive Record Holden Results 19th January, 2005 Holden has claimed Australia's top selling car for the ninth consecutive year, with Commodore extending an unbroken annual record for the nameplate since 1996 ..... more Top of page ROAD TEST Holden Commodore Executive (VZ series) 8th December, 2004 Holden Torana TT36 Concept Car at AIMS 11th October, 2004 Twin Turbo 3.6 litre concept car from Holden revives the famous Torana name at Sydney's Motor Show ..... more ROAD TEST Holden Commodore Executive (VYII series) 13th September, 2004 ROAD TEST Holden Commodore SS (VYII series) 15th August, 2004 ROAD TEST Holden Monaro CV8 (Series III) 18th June, 2004 ROAD TEST Holden Commodore S (VYII series) 28th May, 2004 Top of page About | Car Clubs | Great Drives | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2003 - 2015   Next Car Pty Ltd.   All rights reserved.