Holden is to shut down its carmaking operation in Australia in 2017 and thereafter become a vehicle importer, the company has announced. The decision ends speculation about Holden’s future after the Australian Federal Government said it would no longer use taxpayer dollars to subsidise the automotive industry across the Tasman. GM Holden has received around NZ$166 million … [Read more...] about Holden to shut down its Aussie plant in 2017
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Five-door Mini Cooper S caught in the act
The first picture of a five-door Mini was a grainy image taken inside the carmaker’s paint shop (See: Spied! A five-door Mini decked out for paint job). Now photographers from picture agency Automedia have caught a camouflaged five-door Mini Cooper S near parent company BMW’s headquarters in Germany. There was a time when the Mini was exactly that – a three-door of sorts, … [Read more...] about Five-door Mini Cooper S caught in the act
Magical moments with the silver arrows racers
This video is from the Classic division of Mercedes-Benz where, among other things, the carmaker tells of its long and storied racing history. It's called "Magical Moments" and recaps events from its glory days and features some of the Silver Arrows' greatest drivers. "Magical moments. The hour of the Silver Arrows" is available on www.mercedes-benz-classic.com/store as DVD box … [Read more...] about Magical moments with the silver arrows racers
‘No decision’ on future in Oz, says Holden chief
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
Suzuki targets sales of 1000 units for new S-Cross
The new Suzuki S-Cross might be built in Hungary but it will still make it to New Zealand as a used import from Japan, sooner rather than later. The crossover will go on sale here next month. Suzuki NZ managing director Tom Peck has budgeted on sales of around 1000 units in 2014, or roughly 20 a week. He doesn’t know how many S-Cross units will land as late-model used … [Read more...] about Suzuki targets sales of 1000 units for new S-Cross