GM to Replace Holden in a Limited Capacity
After announcing the demise of GM Holden, it seems that the automaker will continue to supply Australia with right-sided vehicles via two new companies.
GM Holden Division Will Shut Down to the Tune of $1.1 Billion
Car enthusiasts in Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand were dealt a substantial blow this week when General Motors announced a move that will completely change the industry in those countries. By the end of 2020, GM will have exited these markets completely. This means that the GM Holden division will shut down, ending the 164-year-old […]
Holden Now Has Access to the Entire GM Vehicle Portfolio
Late last year, Holden shut down the last of its manufacturing operations. As such, the future of the Holden brand appeared to be in a state of uncertainty. However, recent reports suggest that while Holden will not be building any cars of its own, it will have plenty of models to choose from for imports. […]
Available Holden Acadia Technology Includes Traffic Sign Recognition, Traction Select Control
The Holden Acadia, the first new GMC vehicle to make the leap to Australia and wear the lion badge, is drawing ever closer to launching. When it arrives, the Acadia is poised to become one of Holden’s most technologically advanced vehicles, from the way it performs to all the tools it employs to keep drivers […]
Holden Acadia Arriving Down Under Later This Year
The GMC-based SUV is nearly ready for its long-awaited debut in Australia
The GMC Acadia is almost set for its Australian debut as the Holden Acadia. General Motors’ Australian subsidiary, Holden, will offer the Acadia in its lineup toward the end of this year, nearly two years after it was first announced. It’s the first time Holden has brought a GMC vehicle to the country. Holden is confident […]
Holden Launches First-of-Its-Kind Online Store for Commodore Pre-Purchasing
Holden is continuing its effort to forge a more personalized connection with drivers by launching a new website that allows Aussies to pre-purchase their next-generation Commodore. This first-of-its-kind-in-Australia experience will allow shoppers to configure their Commodore, arrange the trade-in of their previous vehicle, set up financing, and select a convenient home delivery date all from […]
Victoria Police Receive 290 Colorado-Based Holden Vans; Deployment Underway in February
Holden announced this month that it will be supplying 290 two- and four-door divisional vans, based on the Holden Colorado, to the Victoria Police. These vans will be put into service by Victoria Police over the next two years as part of a fleet upgrade. The bulk of the vans—250 units—will be two-door vans based […]
Holden Debuts Commodore Supercar on a Float, on a Float, on Sydney Harbor Float
Holden last month showed the world the next-generation Red Bull Holden Racing Team Commodore Supercar in a rather unique fashion: by taking the cover off on a pontoon stage floating in Sydney’s Farm Cove. Set amidst the clear blue waters, and with the world-famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge standing pat in the […]
Holden’s Former Elizabeth Manufacturing Site to Become Lionsgate Business Park
Holden shuttered its manufacturing operations in Australia last October, but its former Elizabeth manufacturing facility is receiving a new lease on life after having been purchased by Melbourne-based developer Pelligra Group. With the intention of cultivating the site for new industry and job creation through the development of a multi-use business and recreational park, Pelligra […]
Despite Rumors of Chevrolet Takeover, “Holden is Here to Stay,” Executives Say
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) last week confirmed that it is bringing the Camaro and Silverado into the fold, offering both products as right-hand drive models for Australian customers beginning next year. But neither the Camaro nor the Silverado will be wearing Holden’s lion mark; instead, both will be brought in as Chevrolet models with their […]
New Holden Equinox Scores Five Stars from Australasian New Car Assessment Program
The Holden Equinox is having a good week between launching in Australia and catching on with drivers, being named the official vehicle of MasterChef Australia, and adding Adam D’Sylva as its official ambassador. Right out of the gate, the Equinox now has a major accolade to its name—a five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) […]
Food for Thought: Holden Equinox Named Official Vehicle of MasterChef Australia; Chef Adam D’Sylva Named Equinox Ambassador
The 2018 Holden Equinox is not just bringing fun driving dynamics, versatility, and comfort to drivers, but also delicious food. This is not to say that the Equinox will be packed with foods—though it certainly could be if that was one’s wish—but rather that the launch of the Equinox has led to the creation of […]
2018 Holden Equinox: An Incredibly “User-Friendly” SUV
The 2018 Holden Equinox launches this month, and it is expected to be a hit with drivers by emphasizing technology every bit as much as it emphasizes emotional driving performance and putting the utility in SUV. “Holden already has a strong SUV line up with Captiva, Trax, and Trailblazer, and now the Equinox takes it […]
The Last Batch of Australian-Produced Holden Commodores Are Selling at an Accelerated Rate
A little more than a month ago, the last Holden vehicle to be produced in Australia rolled off the production line. With its departure, Australia bid farewell to its major vehicle manufacturing operations. The last lineup of Holden Commodores produced in Australia are currently out on dealership lots. However, it would appear that they won’t […]
Holden Announces Investments for Lang Lang, Dealership Renovations
Holden may not be an American brand, but it is taking the days following Thanksgiving to express its gratitude for its dealership network and Lang Lang Proving Ground with the announcement of a pair of multi-million-dollar investments. Holden is joining its Australian dealership network to invest as much as $150 million in the “Dealership of […]
Holden Celebrates Next-Gen Commodore/Insignia Being Named to 2018 World Car of the Year Shortlist
Though it no longer shares space under General Motors’s umbrella, Holden is celebrating the victory of former sister brand Opel in having its next-generation Insignia—imported to Australia as the next-gen Holden Commodore—named to the shortlist for the 2018 World Car of the Year Award. Despite Opel now being part of the PSA Group, Holden had […]
[Photos] Holden Equinox Launching in December, Priced from $27,990 AUD
Holden will at long-last bring its localized version of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox to market in December, and to stir up anticipation just a little bit more, it’s detailed what drivers can expect from each trim and how much they’ll be paying for them. The 2018 Holden Equinox will be available in six iterations: the […]
Holden Raises $742K for The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program at Holden Dream Cruise
General Motors Holden revealed that it was able to contribute $500,000 AUD to The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program in addition to a sum of $307,000 raised from the auction of three rare Commodores. The half-million-dollar donation was revealed at the Holden Dream Cruise in Adelaide last month, which was attended by 25,000 enthusiasts […]