Holden: news and articles
| GM Holden To Build Small Carline Alongside Best-Selling Commodore GM Holden will build an all-new small car in Australia alongside the country's best-selling Commodore range. The second carline will start in the third quarter of 2010 with support from the Federal and South Australia... 28 December 2008 | |
| 60 years and seven million vehicles: GM Holden sets another automotive record GM Holden’s seven millionth vehicle rolled off the production line today creating a record manufacturing achievement in Australia’s automotive history. The milestone vehicle was a 60th Anniversary Commodore sedan, identi... 18 August 2008 | |
| Holden Colorado - A New Name for Tough GM Holden is taking the covers off its soon to be released, new light commercial vehicle, the Holden Colorado. This new powerful light truck promises to deliver high levels of performance and load carrying capability, al... 02 July 2008 | |
| Holden adds another model to its growing diesel line-up Australia’s biggest-selling European imported car in 2007, the Holden Astra, is now available in a turbocharged diesel wagon, bringing the number of diesel models in Holden’s line-up to four.The feature-packed Astra CDTi... 26 May 2008 | |
| Holden adds Astra to 60th Anniversary Special Editions As General Motors celebrates the 10 millionth Astra rolling off the production line in Bochum, Germany last week, GM Holden has extended its own 60th Anniversary celebrations to include a special edition Astra.Avai... 21 May 2008 | |
| Holden Introduces Sporty Rodeo 60th Anniversary Special Editions GM Holden has introduced two Rodeo 60th Anniversary Special Editions each offering over $3,000* worth of extra value and enhanced sports styling.Available in LT and LX 4 x4 versions, the Rodeo 60th Anniversary Special Ed... 28 April 2008 | |
| GM Holden's Coupe 60 to Star at Perth Motor Show GM Holden will showcase its latest concept vehicle the Coupe 60 alongside a comprehensive line-up of soon-to-be released and current Holden models when the Perth Motor Show opens next Tuesday.The stunning Coupe 60, which... 15 April 2008 | |
| GM Holden Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Concepts through the Ages at Adelaide Motor Show GM Holden will showcase six historic concept vehicles and a comprehensive line-up of soon-to-be released and current Holden models when the Adelaide Motor Show opens this week.The stunning Coupe 60, which recently made i... 02 April 2008 | |
| Six Airbags Standard Across Commodore Range 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. Holden has reinforced its commitment to safety ... 10 March 2008 | |
| Melbourne 2008: Holden Coupe 60 GM Holden today marked the diamond anniversary of its first all Australian car by unveiling a stunning two-door performance thoroughbred called Coupe 60. Holden Coupe 60 celebrates the six decades since GM Holden built ... 29 February 2008 | |
| Holden HSV W427 unveiled in Melbourne Holden Special Vehicles today unveiled a seven litre program at the Melbourne Motor Show, the last instalment of the company s 20th anniversary celebrations. The car to be known in its final development stages as the W4... 29 February 2008 | |
| Melbourne 2008: Holden VE Sportwagon GM Holden released pricing for the all-new VE Sportwagon at the Melbourne International Motor Show today, adding great value to its list of attractive features. The 2008 Holden VE Sportwagon range starts from as little ... 29 February 2008 | |
| Holden Sportswagon Stars at Brisbane Motor Show The sleek new VE Sportwagon today takes centre stage on the GM Holden stand at this year’s Brisbane International Motor Show. The Sportwagon is a production-based concept vehicle, and gives audiences a glimpse of the pl... 04 February 2008 | |
| Past Meets Present When Holden Utes Line Up Just months after the launch of the all new VE Ute, the owner of the earliest known Holden Ute still on Australian roads has added a new VE SS V Ute to his family’s collection. The prized daily commute of West Australia... 10 January 2008 | |
| Record V8 Sales Ensures 12 in a Row for Commodore GM Holden has finished 2007 with Australia’s best selling car for the 12th consecutive year, helped by record sales of V8 models. <!-- ADSENSE -->More than 57,300 Commodores were sold in 2007, which was nearly 10... 10 January 2008 | |
| Holden's 'Guardian Angel' Now An Accessory Holden Assist Ultra is now available as an accessory for Australia's biggest selling car, the Holden Commodore. This high tech 'guardian angel' provides owners with round the clock assistance covering a range of situati... 20 December 2007 | |
| Holden VE Ute Crowned The Reader's Favourite Carsguide announced GM Holden's VE Ute SV6 has won their inaugural Reader's Choice award, one of three cars awarded in the 2007 carsguide Car of the Year awards. The VE Ute SV6 received almost 20 per cent of the entries... 20 December 2007 | |
| Pontiac G8 Exports Underway to USA GM Holden added another vehicle to its growing export program today with the announcement that full production of the Pontiac G8 for the US market was now underway. <!-- ADSENSE -->The introduction of the Pontiac... 19 December 2007 | |
| Car Buyers Vote Commodore No.1 Again GM Holden’s acclaimed VE Commodore range was voted No.1 Large Car by car buyers using Carsales.com.au. This is the third consumer-based award for the Holden Commodore Sedan and Ute this year. All votes in the Carsales ... 12 December 2007 | |
| Holden VE Ute Crowned The Reader's Favourite Carsguide today announced GM Holden's VE Ute SV6 has won their inaugural Reader's Choice award, one of three cars awarded in the 2007 carsguide Car of the Year awards. The VE Ute SV6 received almost 20 per cent of the e... 30 November 2007 | |
| Efijy Gets Another Stamp In Its Passport Holden’s most globally recognised concept car will headline the Middle East’s largest automotive event, the Dubai Motor Show, starting on 14 November. The stunning EFIJY, a contemporary reincarnation of the 1953 FJ sed... 12 November 2007 | |
| Holden's VE UTE at home in Sydney 4X4 Show The new VE Ute will be the centrepiece of GM Holden’s broad offering in the SUV and LCV market on display at this year’s 4x4 Show in Sydney. VE Ute went on sale in October to widespread media praise and is the latest ic... 08 November 2007 | |
| Holden Cavalcade Hits Regional Australia An extensive collection of GM Holden vehicles, including the latest iconic VE Ute, will tour regional Victoria and New South Wales throughout November as part of Holden’s Road Show. <!-- ADSENSE -->Following an e... 05 November 2007 | |
| Middle East Exports Get Performance Boost GM Holden has teamed up with Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) to expand its range of exported vehicles to the Middle East. The new export program, launched overnight in the Middle East, will see a version of HSV’s popular... 05 November 2007 | |
| Holden's New Sportwagon Puts Excitement Back Into Practicality GM Holden's sleek new VE Commodore Sportwagon made its world debut today at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The new family vehicle takes VE Commodore's award-winning sporty design and engineering adva... 15 October 2007 | |
| Luxury, Flexibility and Choice Reflect Holden's Motor Show Line Up The world premier of the new VE Commodore Sportwagon and the Motor Show debut of the new VE Ute range headline GM Holden's stand at this year's Australian International Motor Show. Holden's display includes an impressi... 15 October 2007 | |
| Holden Special Vehicles celebrates 20th Anniversary Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has unveiled two new models, including a special commemorative ClubSport R8 as part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney today. Managing ... 12 October 2007 | |
| GM Holden Celebrates 10th Year of Exports to Brazil 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. <!-- ADSENSE -->The shipment of Chevrolet Omegas fro... 28 August 2007 | |
| The Holden Ute history Holden continues the long-running tradition of a genuine Aussie automotive icon with the new Holden VE Ute range. While our society has changed dramatically since it first hit the road in 1951, the Holden Ute remains a... 25 August 2007 | |
| The Holden Ute gets a new hero with all new SS V Holden today strengthened its position at the premium sports end of the ute market by introducing an all new SS V model to its VE Ute range. Reflecting the trend towards premium performance products, VE SS V Ute offers... 24 August 2007 | |
| Holden's all new Ve Ute raises the bar GM Holden today unveiled its all new VE Ute range - the latest iconic model in a line-up that spans almost 60 years of Australian motoring. VE Ute is Holden's first completely new ute design since the VU series in 2000... 24 August 2007 | |
| Holden's all new VE Ute GM Holden today unveiled its all new VE Ute range - the latest iconic model in a line-up that spans almost 60 years of Australian motoring.VE Ute is Holden's first completely new ute design since the VU series in 2000. I... 23 August 2007 | |
| Holden Hot Rod Leads Aussie Charge At Woodward GM Holden’s 21st Century hot rod reincarnation of Australia’s most iconic car, the FJ Holden, will lead the charge at the 13th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise tomorrow in Detroit, USA. The award-winning EFIJY showcar will... 18 August 2007 | |
| Water Management Initiatives Deliver Savings Victoria's Minister for Water, John Thwaites, today visited GM Holden's Engine Operations plant in Melbourne to see some the company's water saving initiatives. GM Holden is seen by the Victorian government as an exampl... 27 July 2007 | |
| Racing Car Drivers Reveal Holden Commodores For Leukaemia Foundation V8 Supercar drivers Garth Tanderand Greg Murphyrevealed three visually-striking VE Commodores at Holden's Port Melbourne headquarters today. The Commodores, specifically designed for the Leukaemia Foundation's Patient Tr... 27 July 2007 | |
| Special Edition Holden Rodeo LTZ Stacked With Extra Value Special edition Rodeo LTZ models are now on sale featuring enhanced sports styling with up to $4000* extra value, depending on model. Rodeo LTZ represents exceptional value for money across three LT model variants. The... 05 July 2007 | |
| Special edition Holden VE Commodore Lumina sedan Holden has released a special edition VE Commodore Lumina offering an impressive level of standard features and outstanding value for money.Available now for only $32,990**, the special edition Commodore Lumina is based ... 05 July 2007 | |
| Holden Special Edition Commodore SVZ Ute And Wagon Holden has released special edition Commodore SVZ Ute and Wagon models offering key extra features and outstanding value for money.Available now, SVZ Ute offers a six-speed manual transmission from $29,990 and a five-spe... 17 May 2007 | |
| Holden Commodores Out In Force For Vic Police 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.The state-of-the-art SMART cars (Special Mobile Anti- Ro... 13 April 2007 | |
| Holden expands its Global Role GM Holden today 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. The new engine export pro... 12 April 2007 | |
