CORVETTE CONFIRMED: Right-hand drive supercar begins export
Chevrolet has confirmed right-hand drive production of the Corvette C8. GM Chevrolet has confirmed overnight that it will produce the Corvette C8 in right-hand drive. As first reported by Practical Motoring last month in our exclusive, GM’s new brand GMSV is to sell the Corvette in right-hand drive around the
GMSV to sell Corvette in RHD around the world
Despite production delays in North America, we’re told the new GMSV brand will sell the Corvette C8 across the globe in right-hand drive markets. THE NEW GMSV brand is readying to sell GM products in markets around the globe – not just Australia – and as we understand, the Corvette
Walkinshaw registered GMSV name last year
Although GM says it’s still figuring out details of General Motors Speciality Vehicles (GMSV) in Australia, Walkinshaw looks one step ahead. Walkinshaw Group, the company which owns Holden Special Vehicles, has already registered the GMSV name. As HSV’s future hangs in doubt, GMSV is the next logical step for Walkinshaw
Holden sales plummet, 23 months of gloom for new car market
The FCAI has released its Vfacts report for February and none of it’s good news unless you were one of the brands which bucked the downward sales trend. There were close to 300 fewer cars sold every day last month compared to February 2019, making February 2020 the 23rd month
Government steps in to protect Holden heritage collection from GM
The Australian Government says it has clarified with GM that Holden’s historic collection will stay in Australia, citing legal means to do so and ensuring Australians that GM is not “secretly moving stuff offshore.” As GM departs Australia after announcing it will close Holden and axe a significant proportion of
Blue vs red: Ford says goodbye to Aussie rival Holden
Ford has said goodbye to Holden, the end to what was one of Australia’s most famous rivalries. SURE, BLUE AND RED fans agree the rivalry between Ford and Holden ended with the shuttering of local production, but today’s announcement from General Motors brings a finite end to the unique competition
GONE: Holden to close this year
GENERAL MOTORS WILL retire Holden in Australia, shutting the iconic Lion Brand down, closing the incredible Lang Lang providing ground which proved instrumental in the local development of Australian and imported Holden models, and shutting the local design and engineering teams. Around 600 of the 800 jobs filled at Holden
Holden’s saviour? Chevrolet Blazer turbo a fit
Holden has to do something to increase sales in its now exclusive SUV and ute lineup. Could this be the next new addition?
Father of the Commodore says ‘Holden name could disappear’
The man who designed the very first Holden Commodore says that time is running out for Roary the lion and the Holden name could leave Australia.
Bye-bye Commodore: Holden axes passenger cars
Holden’s new boss hits the ground running, announcing that the brand will offer an exclusive SUV and ute lineup, seeing the end of the Commodore and Astra.
Holden boss leaves after 16 months
David Buttner has resigned as chairman and managing director of Holden due to personal reasons, Kristian Aquilina replaces him.
Holden introduces Netflix-style subscription service
If you weren’t sure about buying a new Holden now you don’t have to, with Holden’s new Maven service allowing users to subscribe to rent cars on a temporary basis.
Holden announces seven years free servicing
Holden Colorado, Acadia, and Trailblazer now come with seven years free servicing.
Cadillac’s twin-turbo CT6 sedan is in Australia
Holden continues to test a variety of Cadillac models in Australia as questions over the brand being introduced go unanswered.
Holden to restore and giveaway 2004 Monaro CV8
Holden has announced it will restore, contemporise and giveaway a 2004 Monaro CV8 with Craig Lowndes the Project Monaro ambassador.