Australia's most stolen cars

Australia's most stolen cars

6 Sep 2015 by Joshua Dowling

Toyota HiLux tops the list of Australia’s most stolen cars ...Read more
Holden design studio to stay once car factory closes

Holden design studio to stay once car factory closes

3 Apr 2014 by Joshua Dowling

THE global boss of General Motors, Mary Barra, has thrown a lifeline to Holden's design centre, securing its future and the jobs of 140 car designers once manufacturing comes to an end in 2017 -- and ...Read more
Holden to close in 2017 | comment

Holden to close in 2017 | comment

11 Dec 2013 by Joshua Dowling

The move has come as as it became increasingly clear that it does not make financial sense for the company or the country. But did Holden and its factory workers deserve the public bollocking they’ve ...Read more
Holden decision could come by Christmas

Holden decision could come by Christmas

10 Dec 2013 by Joshua Dowling

A decision on Holden's future is a mere pen-stroke, email or phone call away -- and it could now happen before Christmas after the Federal Government increased its pressure on the iconic car-maker. ...Read more
Holden LPG Commodore local engineering

Holden LPG Commodore local engineering

19 Mar 2012 by CarsGuide team

Holden engineers clocked up some 1.3 million development kilometres in the LPG Commodore and produced 78 testing and evaluation prototypes. Holden developed a `raft of local engineering solutions ...Read more
V8 cars are special

V8 cars are special

14 Jul 2011 by Mark Hinchliffe

Even at a time when fuel economy is top-of-mind with a growing number of Australian drivers there is plenty of space on the roads for Commodores and Falcons with old-fashioned V8 muscle under the ...Read more
Brands battle for green crown

Brands battle for green crown

17 Sep 2009 by Neil McDonald

Originally for solar vehicles only, the 3000km trial from Darwin to Adelaide now runs a parallel Eco Challenge. Carmakers are falling over themselves to include their latest models as fuel ...Read more
Holden?s new Commodore

Holden?s new Commodore

4 Aug 2009 by Neil McDonald

And it signals that Holden and Ford's new battle ground will be at the bowser. GM-Holden yesterday fired a salvo across Ford's bows by launching what it describes as the most fuel-efficient ...Read more
Holden ute "did not fit Pontiac vision"

Holden ute "did not fit Pontiac vision"

8 Jan 2009 by Neil McDonald

GM Holden's Elizabeth plant was due to start gearing up to build the Commodore-derived Pontiac G8 ST ute within months, with shipments due to start at the end of the year. Read more
2008 new car sales hit million

2008 new car sales hit million

6 Jan 2009 by Paul Gover

The official showroom total for 2008 is 1,012,164 vehicles, a result achieved despite a major slide during the final quarter thanks to the global economic meltdown. Toyota continued its reign as ...Read more
The Ford Falcon G6E Turbo is carsguide's car of the year!

The Ford Falcon G6E Turbo is carsguide's car of the year!

28 Nov 2008 by CarsGuide team

It would have been so easy for the Blue Oval team to drop the bundle as they worked towards producing a new car for a segment that was shrinking daily before their eyes. Read more
Whincup can see the finish line

Whincup can see the finish line

24 Nov 2008 by Peter Kogoy

Whincup, 25, extended his championship lead to a commanding 233 points with the last round of the series to be held at Oran Park in two weeks.His nearest challenger is Mark Winterbottom, who will be ...Read more

Holden Sportwagon SS

19 Nov 2008 by CarsGuide team

We certainly could have done with a flash piece of kit like this when we were courting the young ladies at the drive-in. Sadly drive-ins are now pretty much defunct as are station wagons. Read more
Whincup 'flawless'

Whincup 'flawless'

18 Nov 2008 by AAP

Only a major mistake stands between Jamie Whincup and a maiden V8 Supercars championship after the Ford driver blitzed the Desert 400 round in Bahrain.Whincup was flawless in his clean-sweep, winning ...Read more
The lowdown on LPG

The lowdown on LPG

18 Nov 2008 by Chris Riley

You can buy an LPG-powered Falcon from as little as $1400 more ($2400 for a Commodore) and they offer the average motorist significant fuel savings.But are they worth it and what are they like to ...Read more
New Commodore's engine keeps more dollars in tank

New Commodore's engine keeps more dollars in tank

31 Oct 2008 by CarsGuide team

The Commodore has had its V6 engine tweaked to improve economy and cut emissions, with the V8 to follow in January with a major technological change which will cut cylinders during low-load running ...Read more
Whincup holds nerve for victory

Whincup holds nerve for victory

27 Oct 2008 by CarsGuide team

Instead he put a hand on the throat of his two title rivals, posting an important confidence-boosting victory in the opening race of Round 11 at the Gold Coast yesterday.In one of the most exciting ...Read more
Holden Commodore turns 30

Holden Commodore turns 30

24 Oct 2008 by Paul Gover

The Holden Commodore arrived as the red lion's reaction to the global oil crises of the mid-1970s, downsized and based for the first time on a car from Europe.It also put the sword to the most ...Read more
Global search for alternative fuels

Global search for alternative fuels

22 Aug 2008 by Paul Gover

That's the view of General Motors' planner Larry Burns, who is leading the company's switch from petrol to an alternate fuel future. Burns, the vice-president of research and development and ...Read more
Pontiac names our ute

Pontiac names our ute

14 Aug 2008 by Paul Gover

Instead of going for something wild or wacky - like Utenator or Kangaroo - it has quietly added it to the G8 family of imports with an ST name and badge.It also rejected the sentimental favourite, El ...Read more
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