The final Ford Falcon sedan and Territory SUV has rolled off the production line in Melbourne, on the same day that rival Holden delivered the last of its Australian-built Cruze models. Ford on Friday closed its plant in Melbourne, ending 91 years of manufacturing in Australia. Hours later Holden took the first step towards shutting its Adelaide production factory later … [Read more...] about Made in Australia: Ford closes, Holden begins wind-down
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US-sourced Chevrolet Equinox to replace Holden Captiva SUV
The all-American Chevrolet Equinox will replace the ageing Captiva SUV in the Holden line-up in New Zealand, the company has confirmed. GM Holden’s Melbourne head office released a statement today: “The all-new Equinox SUV will join the Holden line-up in 2017. This world-class SUV is the next step in Holden’s commitment to launching 24 new vehicles by 2020,” it said. The … [Read more...] about US-sourced Chevrolet Equinox to replace Holden Captiva SUV
Rebadged all-American SUV in Holden’s new model roll-out
A revised all-American SUV headlines the roll-out of new vehicles from Holden, the first of which will be launched in New Zealand next month. The seven-seat Acadia SUV is essentially a rebadged version of the new GMC Acadia, unveiled at the Detroit motor show earlier this year and due to go on sale in the US next year. It will be launched Downunder in 2018, giving Holden … [Read more...] about Rebadged all-American SUV in Holden’s new model roll-out
Holden’s ‘Add fuel and Go’ plan sparks call that nothing is new
Holden NZ says the response from car buyers to its ‘Add fuel and Go’ sales plan has been “outstanding.” The deal offers a five-door LS Spark hatchback for $99 a week over a three-year term, an option to buy the car at the end of it, and a cap on the clock of 45,000km. It includes servicing, warranty, insurance and 24-hour roadside assistance. Best of all, says Holden, no … [Read more...] about Holden’s ‘Add fuel and Go’ plan sparks call that nothing is new
New seven-seat Holden SUV to be called Trailblazer
The upgraded Holden Colorado 7 will arrive in New Zealand later this year with a new name, Trailblazer. Holden says it decided on the new handle because of “customer feedback and a change in vehicle design”. A more convincing explanation would be that it wants to separate the seven-seat SUV from its donor car, the workhorse Colorado ute. In doing so it follows the … [Read more...] about New seven-seat Holden SUV to be called Trailblazer