The Mitsubishi Magna at 40: how Aussie ingenuity changed the global face of family-sedan motoring and supercharged the Toyota Camry's rise to the top

The Mitsubishi Magna at 40: how Aussie ingenuity changed the global face of family-sedan motoring and supercharged the Toyota Camry's rise to the top

20 Apr 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

In nearly 140 years of the motor vehicle, history records only two Australian cars that truly left their mark on the world – even to this day. ...Read more
How Ford, Holden and Aussie-built Toyotas could have not only survived but thrived if the Australian government had introduced tariffs again | Opinion

How Ford, Holden and Aussie-built Toyotas could have not only survived but thrived if the Australian government had introduced tariffs again | Opinion

6 Apr 2025 by Stephen Ottley

Could the Australian car industry have been saved? Read more
Holden's secret deal with MG and LDV would have seen the brand not survive, but thrive | Opinion 

Holden's secret deal with MG and LDV would have seen the brand not survive, but thrive | Opinion 

21 Mar 2025 by Laura Berry

Five years ago Holden executives were secretly hatching a plan to save the brand by teaming up with the Chinese car maker behind MG and LDV. Now looking back in 2025 as Chinese brands win over Aussie ...Read more
Holden Commodore from another dimension receives its final facelift: New Buick Regal GS is the Ford Falcon XR6 competitor that could have been!  

Holden Commodore from another dimension receives its final facelift: New Buick Regal GS is the Ford Falcon XR6 competitor that could have been!  

18 Mar 2025 by James Cleary

Imagine you’re living in another dimension where General Motors decided to keep the Holden brand alive in Australia and the Opel Insignia-based ZB Commodore is still in market.Now take a look at the ...Read more
This cost Holden dearly and what the next Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla, Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and others need to heed as Holden's 'AU Falcon' turns 60

This cost Holden dearly and what the next Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla, Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and others need to heed as Holden's 'AU Falcon' turns 60

15 Mar 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

Holden’s first big blunder, launched 60 years ago, was serious enough to reverberate right through to the very end in 2020. And beyond. ...Read more
Can an electric car last as long as my 20-year-old 2005 Holden VZ Commodore One Tonner? Or will EVs such as the Tesla Model Y, MG4 and BYD Seal fail to go the distance?

Can an electric car last as long as my 20-year-old 2005 Holden VZ Commodore One Tonner? Or will EVs such as the Tesla Model Y, MG4 and BYD Seal fail to go the distance?

8 Feb 2025 by Samuel Irvine

I just had my 05' Holden VZ Commodore One Tonner serviced.At 20 years and 225,000km old, it has seen a lot of change in this world, including the end of the Holden brand itself.But despite its age, ...Read more
Designer of iconic Holden Monaro, Holden Commodore VE, Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac Celestiq and more to retire from GM Design Chief role

Designer of iconic Holden Monaro, Holden Commodore VE, Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac Celestiq and more to retire from GM Design Chief role

9 Jan 2025 by John Law

Mike Simcoe, designer of some of Australia’s most iconic cars, will retire from his post as head of General Motors design in July. ...Read more
Holden class action! Holden Commodore, Colorado, Trailblazer, Caprice and more swept up in alleged faulty automatic transmission saga

Holden class action! Holden Commodore, Colorado, Trailblazer, Caprice and more swept up in alleged faulty automatic transmission saga

8 Jan 2025 by John Law

Law firm Maurice Blackburn has launched a class action lawsuit against General Motors Australia and New Zealand.It alleges faulty transmissions were fitted to “hundreds of thousands” of Holden ...Read more
The top 10 landmark Australian cars since 2000, including the Ford Falcon, Holden Monaro, Ford Territory and... Holden Crewman?? | Opinion

The top 10 landmark Australian cars since 2000, including the Ford Falcon, Holden Monaro, Ford Territory and... Holden Crewman?? | Opinion

2 Jan 2025 by Byron Mathioudakis

What have been the most significant Australian cars since January 1, 2000 so far? With the first 25 years of the 21st century now out of the way, we rate the 10 most important models that left their ...Read more
This century's duds: Disappointing replacements for the Ford Territory, Nissan Pulsar, Suzuki Swift, Holden Barina, Jeep XJ and others that dropped the ball | Opinion

This century's duds: Disappointing replacements for the Ford Territory, Nissan Pulsar, Suzuki Swift, Holden Barina, Jeep XJ and others that dropped the ball | Opinion

29 Dec 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

No new car is perfect. Far from it.But some are so profoundly disappointing, falling so short of expectations, that they tarnish reputations and even lead to dire long-term consequences. Especially ...Read more
'Mummy, what's a Holden?': The biggest automotive events of this century in Australia | Opinion

'Mummy, what's a Holden?': The biggest automotive events of this century in Australia | Opinion

26 Dec 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

With 2025 marking the 26th year since this century started on January 1, 2000, it’s time to look back at some of the seismic events that helped shape the automotive industry this millennium. ...Read more
Badge of honour. Here are the the Top 10 best car name badges of all time | Opinion

Badge of honour. Here are the the Top 10 best car name badges of all time | Opinion

20 Dec 2024 by James Cleary

What’s a car without a name? It’s an object that may function superbly well. It might even look impressively tough or beautifully sleek. ...Read more
Viva la Torana! The first Holden small car turns 60

Viva la Torana! The first Holden small car turns 60

15 Dec 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

The first Holden small car in history turns 60 – and it's not what you think it is! ...Read more
Holden zombies! The oddball afterlives of select Holden Commodore, Gemini, Torana, Kingswood and Calais models

Holden zombies! The oddball afterlives of select Holden Commodore, Gemini, Torana, Kingswood and Calais models

30 Nov 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Not all Holden models disappeared when we thought they did. During the brand’s 72-year lifespan as “Australia’s Own”, a handful continued to exist elsewhere, even after their ...Read more
The oldest vehicle nameplates still on sale in Australia

The oldest vehicle nameplates still on sale in Australia

7 Sep 2024 by Samuel Irvine

There's a reason why some nameplates have been around for so long. Many are the pioneering vehicle's in their respective segments, still dominating sales as they did 50, 60, and in some cases, even ...Read more
Australia's homegrown new police car: 2025 Ford Ranger divvy van steps up with Aussie knowhow to make your ride out back 'better'

Australia's homegrown new police car: 2025 Ford Ranger divvy van steps up with Aussie knowhow to make your ride out back 'better'

27 Jul 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Ford is rolling out a new and improved Ranger divvy van for Victoria Police that builds on the success achieved with the earlier-generation PX III model back in 2021. Read more
The Holden names and replacements still available overseas, but are they actually the modern-day Holden Colorado, Holden Captiva and Holden Trax denied to Australians?

The Holden names and replacements still available overseas, but are they actually the modern-day Holden Colorado, Holden Captiva and Holden Trax denied to Australians?

16 Jul 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Holden may be gone, but – as Opel/Vauxhall’s recently-announced Frontera reminds us – it’s clear that a handful of the old names survive. They grace other, inevitably newer ...Read more
New-car manufacturing "not where the future lies" in Australia: Why the Nissan Patrol Warrior and Toyota HiLux electric conversions are the answer

New-car manufacturing "not where the future lies" in Australia: Why the Nissan Patrol Warrior and Toyota HiLux electric conversions are the answer

24 Jun 2024 by John Law

New-vehicle manufacturing will never return to Australia – at least not as we knew it. Setting up full-scale production of a new car – as we saw with the Holden Commodore or Ford Territory – would be ...Read more
Is this what the 2025 Holden Commodore might have looked like? Clues from the past as new GM concept takes aim at the BYD Seal, Tesla Model 3 and more

Is this what the 2025 Holden Commodore might have looked like? Clues from the past as new GM concept takes aim at the BYD Seal, Tesla Model 3 and more

5 May 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Is this what next year’s Holden Commodore would be if General Motors hadn’t pulled the plug in 2020? ...Read more
The Holden Colorado we could have had: 2025 Chevrolet S10 is the updated ute we could have had to rival the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

The Holden Colorado we could have had: 2025 Chevrolet S10 is the updated ute we could have had to rival the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux

10 Apr 2024 by Chris Thompson

The Chevrolet S10 ute - a Brazilian-built relative to the Holden Colorado once sold in Australia - has been updated for its home market, giving us a look at how the ute could have looked in 2024 here. Read more
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