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 […]
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VACC calls for Government to continue to assist local manufacturing
The VACC (Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce) has called for the Federal Government to continue to assist the Australian automotive manufacturing industry. The announcement comes after Tony Abbott’s comments that there will be no additional funding for Holden other than the $275 million that has already been pledged. Mike Devereux, […]
Tony Abbott says no more money for Holden – report
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has all but put the final nail in Holden’s coffin, telling the carmaker he would not provide more government funding to the battling company. According to News Limited, Mr Abbott declared he would not provide Holden with any more than the $275 million pledged by the […]
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, […]
Hotter Holden Barina RS could be on the way
Holden has only just introduced the new Barina RS light performance hatch in Australia, however, it seems there is interest from a GM executive for a more potent version to be made. Sporting a 1.4-litre turbo four-cylinder with 103kW, the Barina RS is not really a direct rival for vehicles […]
2014 Callaway SS package announced for the US
Renowned Chevrolet Corvette specialist Callaway has announced a new upgrade program for the US VF Commodore-based Chevrolet SS sedan. The kit transforms the SS into a HSV GTS-like performance sedan for US fans. While the VF Commodore is exported to the US, our overseas companions aren’t able to experience HSV […]
GP EXEC track day at Wakefield Park (video)
It was a drenching wet day at Wakefield Park for one of GP EXEC’s fully catered exclusive track day events. Even so, it didn’t stop every driver from thoroughly enjoying themselves, including us. GPEXEC often run track day events, most of which take place on a racing circuit in NSW. […]
Holden VF Commodore SS V makes 608kW ATW
With the recent release of the 430kW HSV Gen-F GTS, and 497kW Walkinshaw Performance WP497, C&A Auto Fashion, an Aussie tuner from Melbourne, has gone totally insane (in a good way) and fitted a brand new VF Commodore SS V with a Garrett GTX42R turbo, along with a host of […]