Once bitten, twice shy: Why flops like the Holden Acadia, Ford Endura, Subaru Tribeca and others might be keeping the Chevrolet Traverse, Subaru Ascent, Ford Explorer EV and more away

Once bitten, twice shy: Why flops like the Holden Acadia, Ford Endura, Subaru Tribeca and others might be keeping the Chevrolet Traverse, Subaru Ascent, Ford Explorer EV and more away

23 Jul 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

All were meant to be sure-fire hits. A roll-of-the-dice gamble, some involving extensive and hugely expensive re-engineering for our right-hand-drive (RHD) requirements, in return for the promise of ...Read more
Did General Motors make the right decision to axe Holden? Why the 2022 Chevrolet line-up would have been a threat to Toyota, Mazda and Hyundai | Opinion

Did General Motors make the right decision to axe Holden? Why the 2022 Chevrolet line-up would have been a threat to Toyota, Mazda and Hyundai | Opinion

29 May 2022 by Stephen Ottley

The demise of Holden was a sad chapter in the Australian automotive industry, with what was once considered unthinkable eventually becoming inevitable. Read more
The new cars and SUVs Australia is lucky to get in 2020

The new cars and SUVs Australia is lucky to get in 2020

25 Apr 2020 by Tom White

Making cars for the Australian market is notoriously difficult, regardless we have enough sway internationally to draw at least these major nameplates. Read more
The best new Holden cars you can buy now that the iconic brand is being retired

The best new Holden cars you can buy now that the iconic brand is being retired

23 Feb 2020 by Justin Hilliard

The dust has settled on this week’s big announcement, and soon Holden will be no more in Australia and New Zealand. While undoubtedly sad, this is great news for buyers in the market for a good ...Read more
So you just bought a new Holden? Here's everything you need to know about your car now

So you just bought a new Holden? Here's everything you need to know about your car now

17 Feb 2020 by Andrew Chesterton

And just like that, Holden is no more. Read more
Holden explains September sales slump

Holden explains September sales slump

3 Oct 2019 by Tung Nguyen

Holden has fallen out of the top 10 most popular car brands in Australia for the first time, as September sales figures revealed, slipping to 11th place last month with just 2863 new registrations. ...Read more
Holden vehicle tuning affecting global cars

Holden vehicle tuning affecting global cars

26 Sep 2019 by Tung Nguyen

Some of General Motor (GM)'s global vehicles will carry more of an Australian flavour thanks to the strong localisation and tuning talents of the Holden engineering team.Speaking to CarsGuide, Holden ...Read more
Holden to get a Mazda CX-9 slayer? GM working on new and massive three-row SUV

Holden to get a Mazda CX-9 slayer? GM working on new and massive three-row SUV

7 Sep 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

GMC is working on a new three-row SUV that would sit above the Acadia, but below the America-only Yukon, potentially giving Holden a true rival to vehicles like the Mazda CX-9 in Australia.  ...Read more
Where does Holden go from here?

Where does Holden go from here?

1 Sep 2019 by Tung Nguyen

Once a dominate force in Australia’s automotive landscape, Holden has since slipped to out of favour with many buyers since the cessation of local car manufacturing in 2017. ...Read more
Holden looks to SUVs to stop sales slide

Holden looks to SUVs to stop sales slide

22 Feb 2019 by Matt Campbell

Holden will put considerably more emphasis on its range of SUVs in a move to arrest a sales slide that has seen the company fall to record lows.The company held what it labelled an ‘SUV day' for ...Read more
Holden Acadia 2020 update revealed

Holden Acadia 2020 update revealed

19 Feb 2019 by Jake Williams

GMC has unveiled a mid-life facelift for the US-spec Acadia large SUV, which is a strong hint at what's in store for the Australian version, which wears Holden badges. Read more
Maximum five-star ANCAP ratings for 2019 Holden Acadia and BMW X5

Maximum five-star ANCAP ratings for 2019 Holden Acadia and BMW X5

12 Dec 2018 by Tom White

Both Holden’s newest SUV offering and BMW’s stalwart X5 have received maximum five-star ANCAP safety ratings in the authority’s latest round of testing. ...Read more
Holden's future could be built around these GM models

Holden's future could be built around these GM models

29 Oct 2018 by Stephen Corby

Holden has finally been given some good news by its parent company, General Motors has told its Australian bosses they are allowed to raid the candy store. Read more
Holden Acadia 2019 pricing and specs confirmed

Holden Acadia 2019 pricing and specs confirmed

19 Oct 2018 by Byron Mathioudakis

Holden has officially released the American-built Acadia large SUV in Australia, with a drive-away pricing structure confirmed from launch kicking off with the $42,990 entry-level LT grade. Read more
Holden Acadia 2019 specs revealed

Holden Acadia 2019 specs revealed

29 Aug 2018 by Spencer Leech

Holden's upcoming Acadia large SUV will be the most tech-heavy vehicle in the Holden range, with a strong suite of safety and convenience technologies offered as standard. Read more
Holden Acadia 2018 officially revealed

Holden Acadia 2018 officially revealed

26 Jun 2018 by Spencer Leech

Holden has revealed the first official images of its production-ready Acadia large SUV, as it tests the vehicle on Australian soil before it makes its way to local showrooms in the fourth quarter. Read more
Monaro godfather admits Holden has 'mountain to climb'

Monaro godfather admits Holden has 'mountain to climb'

4 Apr 2018 by Tim Nicholson

Holden has a significant amount of work to do to rebuild its position in the Australian marketplace. Read more
Best SUVs arriving in 2018

Best SUVs arriving in 2018

12 Dec 2017 by Andrew Chesterton

The secret to scoring big sales isn't really much of a secret at all. Just give the people what they want. And the people want SUVs. Lots of them. Read more
GM develops new safety tech to avoid locking kids in cars

GM develops new safety tech to avoid locking kids in cars

24 Jun 2016 by Paul Gover

Hot weather deaths of children in cars will eventually become history if the former head of Holden gets his way. Read more
GMC Acadia heading to Australia as a Holden

GMC Acadia heading to Australia as a Holden

19 Feb 2016 by Joshua Dowling

A giant of the US auto industry is heading Down Under: meet the 'Holden' Acadia. Read more
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