Reports have surfaced that Honda and General Motors have agreed to work together to develop new battery technologies for future hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. The companies have been in partnership since July 2013 to build parts for fuel-cell-only vehicles, but that relationship is expected to encompass complete battery-powered technologies with the […]
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Video: Holden is “here to stay”, interesting design sketch revealed
Despite shutting down local manufacturing facilities and cutting up to 2900 jobs from the local industry, Holden has initiated a new marketing campaign to reiterate to fans than the brand is “here to stay”. From 2017, Holden dealerships will become official importers of GM products sourced from around the world. […]
Holden Commodore to be built in USA after 2017?
With the end of Holden manufacturing in Australia taking place in 2017, everyone has been wondering what is going to happen to the Commodore. Will it live on? Will it be the large rear-wheel drive sedan it always has been? Or will it become a rebadged Chevrolet product with front-wheel […]
GM invests $1.3 billion in plant upgrades, 10spd auto on the way
General Motors is investing an eye-opening US$1.3 billion into upgrading two production plants in Michigan and three powertrain plants. The investment will include facilitating the production of a new 10-speed auto. Earlier this year GM and Ford signed an agreement to develop new nine- and 10-speed automatic transmissions together. The […]
Holden closure was a “General Motors decision”: Devereux
Although a lot of blame is being put on the Federal Government and its lack of financial assistance to the local auto industry, Holden chairman and managing director Mike Devereux says the decision to close down local manufacturing at the end of 2017 was a General Motors decision. Speaking in […]
Holden will close down manufacturing by 2017 – official
It’s official, Holden will close down its manufacturing operations by 2017. GM will transition into a national sales company for Australia and New Zealand, and significantly reduce its local engineering operations. It was seen as inevitable by many experts but now it is well and truly happening. Dan Akerson, GM […]
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon does a 10-second pass
We can only sit and wish the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon was on sale in Australia, however, it doesn’t stop us all from watching videos of heavily modified examples turning tyres and running blinding numbers down the quarter mile. We’re not too sure of the exact engine specs of this […]
Holden closing down in 2016 – rumour
We all knew it was inevitable but it looks like Holden could be following Ford Australia, closing down all operations in 2016. The news comes after the company’s CEO announced he was moving to another department. An official announcement was meant to be made this week, sources told ABC news, […]