Avoid these second-hand cars! Holden Cruze and Captiva, Nissan Pulsar and more are on our lemons list

Avoid these second-hand cars! Holden Cruze and Captiva, Nissan Pulsar and more are on our lemons list

12 Mar 2023 by Laura Berry

You’re looking for a second-hand car. It could be your first car or just the next car, the thing is money is tight and you don’t want to pick a lemon - a dud. You could end up wasting ...Read more
Right car, wrong time: Kia Stinger, Holden Cruze, Ford Territory Turbo and other near misses from the motoring world

Right car, wrong time: Kia Stinger, Holden Cruze, Ford Territory Turbo and other near misses from the motoring world

6 Mar 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Launching the right car at the right time is the greatest challenge for the car industry.  ...Read more
Used alternatives to 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross and other new crossovers: Nissan Juke and Suzuki S-Cross lead budget options worth considering

Used alternatives to 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross and other new crossovers: Nissan Juke and Suzuki S-Cross lead budget options worth considering

15 Nov 2020 by David Morley

The recent launch of Toyota’s Yaris Cross is further proof of the rise and rise of the crossover vehicle. Even the tiniest ones. ...Read more
Holden history timeline: All the biggest hits and misses from 1856-2020

Holden history timeline: All the biggest hits and misses from 1856-2020

22 Feb 2020 by David Morley

The Holden-badged car is no more, with General Motors announcing it will ‘retire’ the brand after deciding to withdraw from all right-hand-drive markets including Australia. ...Read more
Holden Astra sedan and Subaru XV score five star ANCAP safety rating

Holden Astra sedan and Subaru XV score five star ANCAP safety rating

25 May 2017 by Ron Hammerton

Holden's new Astra sedan and the imminent Subaru XV crossover have both been awarded five stars from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) in the latest round of crash testing.In ...Read more
Holden profit hits $153m

Holden profit hits $153m

4 May 2017 by Neil Dowling

GM Holden has turned in a $152.8 million after-tax profit for 2016, its second consecutive win after years of posting losses Read more
Australian SUV sales overtake passenger cars in February

Australian SUV sales overtake passenger cars in February

3 Mar 2017 by Tim Nicholson

It’s official: Australians now buy more SUVs than passenger cars, or at least they did in February. ...Read more
Holden closes its last Australian engine plant

Holden closes its last Australian engine plant

30 Nov 2016 by Tim Robson

Melbourne V6 engine factory sends last engine down the line, with more than 10 million built in 80 years. Read more
Ford Falcon, Territory and Holden Cruze production ends

Ford Falcon, Territory and Holden Cruze production ends

7 Oct 2016 by Tim Robson

Ford Falcon, Territory and Holden Cruze lines cease today as auto manufacturing in Australia winds down. Read more
Best new car deals for October

Best new car deals for October

30 Sep 2016 by Chris Riley

Drive-away is the go when it comes to new car deals in October. Read more
The best new-car deals for August

The best new-car deals for August

12 Aug 2016 by Chris Riley

As the end looms for homegrown Fords, you might want to grab a deal on a Falcon or Territory this month. Read more
Small car price war reignites for April

Small car price war reignites for April

17 Apr 2016 by Joshua Dowling

April is the slowest month of the year for car sales, which means dealers are desperate to move metal. Here's how to grab a bargain. Read more
Holden Cruze and 400 jobs axed by end of 2016

Holden Cruze and 400 jobs axed by end of 2016

26 Feb 2016 by Joshua Dowling

Holden’s car assembly line in Elizabeth will stay open until late 2017 as planned, but the blue-collar workforce will be trimmed from 1200 to 800.The last small car ever made in Australia, the Holden ...Read more
Onslaught of global Holden products by 2020

Onslaught of global Holden products by 2020

9 Oct 2015 by Joshua Dowling

Holden is preparing 24 new models by 2020 as it replaces one of the oldest vehicle line-ups in the Australian car industry. Read more
Best deals this week from Mazda, Hyundai and Holden

Best deals this week from Mazda, Hyundai and Holden

11 Sep 2015 by Richard Blackburn

This weekend is shaping as a good one to buy a new car, as three of the four top-selling brands hold sales events. Read more
2015 mid-year winners and losers

2015 mid-year winners and losers

10 Jul 2015 by Richard Blackburn

Sales figures for the first half of the year give a snapshot of Australia's changing car market.Half-time is typically a time for reflection.With six months of 2015 gone — and the official sales ...Read more
Buyers aren't considering Ford or Holden | survey

Buyers aren't considering Ford or Holden | survey

26 Jun 2015 by Joshua Dowling

It's official. Australians are falling out of love with Ford and Holden. The sales charts have been showing us this for years but the brands are perhaps in even bigger trouble.Independent research ...Read more
New-car sales hit the accelerator in March

New-car sales hit the accelerator in March

7 Apr 2015 by Joshua Dowling

New-car sales hit the accelerator for the second month in a row after the best March result of all time - but former Australian favourites Holden and Ford hit a wall. Read more
Demand for SUVs drives new car sales growth

Demand for SUVs drives new car sales growth

7 Apr 2015 by Philip King

Buyers went mad for vehicles in March and sent sales soaring 8 per cent over the same period last year, overturning months of flat demand.The total of 105,054 registrations was one of the best ever ...Read more
2015 Bangkok motor show | the weird and wonderful

2015 Bangkok motor show | the weird and wonderful

30 Mar 2015 by James Stanford

A visit to the Bangkok Auto Show is best described in two words – sensory overload.It is so incredibly over the top.There are not usually many worldwide reveals, although this year the new Ford ...Read more
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