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VE COMMODORE

The Holden VE Commodore holds a special place in the hearts of all Australians. It is a true piece of Australiana and we can take pride in the fact that this vehicle is 100% home grown. The VE...

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New cars at Australia’s V8 Supercar meets?

Could it be that in the near future we might see some other rivals vying for Australia’s V8 Supercar honours?  I, for one, kind of hope so!   It has been recently reported that the German carmaker,...

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Holden’s Triple S Barina; Smart, Small, Slow.

Much like a birthday sneaking up on you, it’s a bit of a shock to realise that the Barina nameplate has been around for nigh on thirty years. Coming from a variety of manufacturers such as Suzuki and...

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The best Australian cars

Over the years, both in print and on-line, many a discussion has been generated around Australia’s worst cars. But with the Aussie car industry on its knees, I thought it was time to introduce some...

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Holden’s Not Lion Down: Malibu to Debut With VF Commodore

Holden’s all-new mid-size car, the Malibu has been awarded a maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating ahead of its showroom debut next month. Holden Malibu’s standard safety features include six airbags, a...

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Going to California: Holden Malibu

Holden has always had a contender for each of the categories that make up the Australian automotive landscape; some work (Commodore, Barina) and some don’t (Epica, Viva). Since the, well, epic failure...

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Holden Out On Cuts For The Long Term

Today’s (June 18, 2013) announcement from Holden has sent another collective shiver through the automotive fraternity; with the feeling from many that the request for staff (and, allegedly, not...

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Iron Fist, Velvet Glove: The New Caprice V

The Holden Caprice V, in its new 2014 guise, is a combination of street savvy, world champion boxer melded with the smarts of a technical genius. Think Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky sitting down and...

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Fringe Benefit Tax Changes: How It COULD Affect YOU.

Disclaimer: this is not intended to be taken as financial or taxation advice. Please see your accountant. As if Australia’s flailing car industry didn’t have enough to worry about, the Labor...

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FBT and the proposed changes: the fallout.

Although it has yet to be put to the proper decision makers, Kevin Rudd’s proposed changes to the Fringe Benefit Tax have already affected companies that would normally be purchasing cars for their...

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Your new car is a better driver than you

Sit back and think, the average person owns a car for 5 years (give or take), now think of what technology you used 5 years ago. iPhone? it was emerging as the must have gadget. However If you went to...

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Ford’s High Tech Revamp While Holden Workers Back Change

It’s tough times in the Australian automotive manufacturing field; Ford is looking to go out with a bang locally and Holden workers confirm a pay freeze to try and help extend the Adelaide based...

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Car Industry Support: Who’s Right?

It’s red face time at Holden, Toyota and Ford as it’s been revealed a secret report commissioned by Australia’s three remaining local car makers, intended to back their calls for extra funding, is...

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Fringe Benefits Tax proposed changes: an update.

Writing this one day before the election and with the expectation the Coalition will win doesn’t change the past; much like the words from the immortal “Dragnet”, these are “just the facts”. Since the...

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Ship Out Or Else: Holden Told To Increase Exports

New Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane has given Holden a blunt piece of advice: export more if you want more support. With the red lion brand finding public support dwindling thanks to its near sighted...

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Still Holden On…But For How Long?

Holden’s call for extra funding has been answered in the most unexpected way; the answer was no yet they look like they will get their funds request. Confused? As it stands,  it appears the Federal...

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Tail’s Still Wagon.

It’s pretty much accepted that Australian ingenuity created the “ute”; what’s forgotten is the country’s love affair with the humble station wagon. It’s also overlooked at how many are still available....

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The History of Holden – Infographic

Holden are in uncertain times in Australia, but there’s no doubting that their history is as varied and interesting as it comes. It is widely recognised as being ingrained into Oz culture – this...

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Bumpy Trax: Holden’s new baby SUV

Holden’s had a shot before at a small SUV; last time around it was the Suzuki Ignis based Cruze (yes there was a Cruze before the Cruze…confused?). This time around they’ve ‘roided up the Korean...

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A two door car with a huge boot: it’s goodbye to the ute.

News released on the 27th October comes as a bitter blow for those that like their two door cars with a huge boot; Holden has decided, along with Ford, that the humble yet much loved ute will cease to...

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