Holden managing director Mike Devereux has told an Australian government commission of inquiry into taxpayer funding for the car industry that “no decision” on the future of the carmaker “has been made.” Holden needs Australian Government subsidy support to stay in business across the Tasman. But the new Federal government under Prime Minister Tony Abbot has said there would … [Read more...] about ‘No decision’ on future in Oz, says Holden chief
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Barina RS: a battle of the sexes
The split is almost identical in both countries: females in New Zealand and Australia buy six out of every 10 Holden Barina hatchbacks sold. But the ratio might change on both sides of the Ditch now that Holden has introduced the Barina RS, a warmish five-door hatchback priced at $26,490 and using the 1.4-litre turbocharged engine that serves the bigger Cruze range. Early … [Read more...] about Barina RS: a battle of the sexes
Toyota, Holden chiefs welcome consumer law change
The chief executives of two of New Zealand’s main nameplates, Toyota and Holden, strongly support consumer law changes to better protect used car buyers. Toyota CEO Alistair Davis (pictured above top right) said he welcomed moves by Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Foss to “provide more meaningful information” on the Consumer Information Notice, the used car fact … [Read more...] about Toyota, Holden chiefs welcome consumer law change
First Holden falls short of the magic million dollars
The first Australian-built prototype for the original Holden FX has sold for $A668,750 (NZ$772,000) at auction in Melbourne. The car was expected to attract bids of up to A$1 million. It was offered for sale by West Australian collector Peter Briggs, who displayed it at his private motor museum near Perth for more than 20 years. The hand-made Holden was one of five … [Read more...] about First Holden falls short of the magic million dollars
Top 10 for NZ car of the year
The finalists for the 2013 New Zealand Car of the Year are a mixed bag, including three sports utility vehicles, a sports car, a luxury vehicle and, for the first time, an electric offering. The NZ Automobile Association and NZ Motoring Writers’ Guild will announce the winner in Auckland on December 5. The top 10 finalists are: Ford Kuga Holden Volt Holden … [Read more...] about Top 10 for NZ car of the year