General Motors News Index


Holden Commodore: 13 Years At The Top
7th January, 2009
The Holden Commodore is Australia’s favourite passenger car for the 13th consecutive year after finishing 2008 as the nation’s best-seller ....more

A new Astra for Holden            
23rd December, 2008
GM Holden will build an all-new small car in Australia alongside the country's best-selling Commodore range. The second car line will commence production in the third quarter of 2010 with support from the nation's taxpayers via hand-outs from the Federal and South Australian governments ..... more

Holden Commodore Omega Sedan Achieves 5-Star Safety Rating
5th December, 2008
The result reflects the introduction of a steering column shroud energy absorber across the VE sedan range that helps to reduce driver knee injuries, and a passenger seat belt reminder on the Omega sedan ..... more

Saab 9-3 Keep IIHS Top Honours Secure
30th November, 2008
The entire 2009 Saab 9-3 line-up, including the 4-door Sport Sedan, 5-door SportCombi and 2-door Convertible has again earned the Top Safety Pick Award in the mid-size category from America's Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ..... more

She's Still a Beauty: Celebrating Sixty Years of Holden Cars
28th November, 2008
The first 48-215 rolled off the line at Holden’s Fishermans Bend plant on 29th November 1948, at which point Prime Minister Ben Chifley famously told reporters: "She’s a beauty." ..... more

GM Sells Equity Stake in Suzuki Motor Corp
18th November, 2008
General Motors Corp. announced overnight it would sell its remaining equity stake in Suzuki Motor Corp., but based on a mutual agreement would continue the implementation and expansion of its business relationships with the company ..... more

New Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible Arrives
17th November, 2008
For the first time in Australia, the Aero convertible will feature the 1.9-litre, 132 kW TTiD diesel engine in addition to the 2.8-litre, 206 kW V6 Turbo and both engine variants can be matched to six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions ..... more

Hummer For Victoria Police
10th November, 2008
Hummer and Victoria Police announced today the addition of five Hummer H3s to the Victorian Police fleet as part of a series of initiatives to address public order related issues ..... more

Upgraded Holden Barina 3-Door Hatchback Achieves 4-Star Crash Test Rating
6th November, 2008
The result reflects structural improvements and the addition of side impact airbags as standard across the updated Barina hatchback range, which was introduced in August ..... more

Hummer Muscle For Strongman Contest
5th November, 2008
Australia’s strongest men will go head-to-head in the name of the iconic Hummer brand for the national OZ Strongman title this weekend ..... more

Improved Fuel Efficiency for Holden Commodore
4th November, 2008
GM Holden has upgraded its Alloytec V6 engine on Omega and Berlina models within the VE Commodore range. The improvement offers fuel savings (ADR 81/01) of up to 0.4 litres per 100 kilometres for petrol models and an impressive 1.3 litres per 100 kilometres for LPG variants ..... more

Thirty Years of the Commodores
27th October, 2008
The first Holden Commodore rolled off the line on 25th October 1978, signalling the arrival of what is now Holden’s longest standing and most successful nameplate ..... more

Cadillac's Local Release Is Just Months Away
12th October, 2008
General Motors’ flagship brand, Cadillac, will be released in Australia with the acclaimed Cadillac CTS sedan early next year ..... more

Saab 9-X Air Redefines Convertible Design
21st September, 2008
Featuring a unique Canopy Top and a wraparound glasshouse that includes the rear screen, the 9-X Air breaks the mould of conventional convertible design by offering four-seat accommodation within the close-coupled proportions of a sports car ..... more

Holden Delivering New Luxury to South Korea
9th September, 2008
GM Holden announced its newest export programme last Friday – the GM Daewoo Veritas, a long wheelbase luxury flagship tailored for the South Korean market ..... more

Holden Caps Fuel at 99 Cents a Litre
5th September, 2008
In a new and innovative marketing manoeuvre, GM Holden is tackling rising fuel prices head-on by capping the price of fuel at 99 cents per litre for all new Holden customers ..... more

Holden Adds 2WD To Captiva Range
27th August, 2008
GM Holden will offer a new entry in the medium SUV segment with a new two-wheel-drive, diesel powered Captiva model ..... more

Cruze: GM's New Global Compact Car
24th August, 2008
At launch, in Europe, Cruze will be available with 16-valve, 1.6-litre (82 kW) and 1.8-litre (103 kW) petrol engines featuring variable valve timing on both inlet and exhaust sides, giving more power as well as better fuel economy and lower emissions. A new 2.0-litre turbo diesel, developing 110 kW and 320 Nm of torque adds power with even greater frugality ..... more

Update For Holden Barina
22nd August, 2008
GM Holden continues its competitive push into the value end of the light car market with a fresh look and feel for the Barina 3 door and 5 door hatchbacks, plus the addition of side impact airbags across the range ..... more

CTS Sport Wagon: Cadillac's Renaissance Takes A New Form
21st August, 2008
Following this special premiere at Pebble Beach (California), the CTS Sport Wagon moves to the worldwide motor show circuit later this year – and into Cadillac dealerships in mid-2009 ..... more

Seven Million Holdens
19th August, 2008
GM Holden’s seven millionth vehicle rolled off the production line on Sunday marking a record manufacturing achievement in Australia’s automotive history ..... more

GM to Invest $445 Million in Thailand
15th August, 2008
General Motors is investing $445 million (USD) to build an engine plant and upgrade an existing vehicle assembly plant in Thailand ..... more

Holden Makes LPG Even More Appealing
7th August, 2008
Private customers can now buy dual fuel LPG-powered Holden Commodores for as little as $400 more than their petrol equivalents ..... more

Canada's Holden Commodore
1st August, 2008
Four months after the Holden Commodore went on sale in the United States as the Pontiac G8, GM Holden has expanded its VE series exports to Canada, the first time that the company has undertaken a major export programme to the country ..... more

Chevrolet Camaro Readies For North America
22nd July, 2008
Chevrolet introduced the production 2010 Camaro overnight. It is a heritage-inspired sports car for the 21st century, combining great looks and performance; advanced technology and surprising efficiency ..... more

Diesel Added To Revised Holden Epica Line-Up
18th July, 2008
GM Holden’s mid-size Epica sedan just got even better with the introduction of a new fuel efficient four-cylinder diesel engine plus six-speed automatic transmission with Active Select, Electronic Stability Programme (ESP®) and six airbags standard across the range ..... more

Holden To End Family II Engine Production
11th June, 2008
GM Holden has confirmed a timeframe for ending production of its Family II, four cylinder cast iron engine at Fisherman’s Bend, Melbourne ..... more

Holden provides 75 cars for emergency training
5th June, 2008
GM Holden will provide 75 cars to the Australasian Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO) for emergency skills training on the Gold Coast late this week ..... more

Holden Celebrates Luxury with VE Calais V 60th Anniversary Special Edition
2nd June, 2008
Following on from various other commemorative models, GM Holden introduces the VE Calais V 60th Anniversary Special Edition, with a range of interior and exterior features including an electric sunroof and 19-inch alloy wheels ..... more

Holden adds another model to its growing diesel line-up
29th May, 2008
Australia’s biggest-selling European imported car in 2007, the Holden Astra, is now available as a turbocharged diesel-equipped wagon, thus increasing the number of diesel models in Holden’s line-up ..... more

Holden adds Astra to 60th Anniversary Special Editions
26th May, 2008
As General Motors celebrates the 10 millionth Astra rolling off the production line in Bochum, Germany earlier this month, GM Holden has extended its own 60th Anniversary celebrations to include a special edition Astra ..... more

New Saab 9-3 Aero the Torque of the Town
21st May, 2008
Super efficient and powerful, the 9-3 Aero TTiD boasts a unique two-stage turbocharging system, which was a world ‘first’ in the premium car segment ..... more

GM Holden Celebrates 50 Years At Elizabeth
8th May, 2008
GM Holden employees and retirees were joined today by the Premier of South Australia, local VIPs and community partners as the company celebrated a half century at its Philip Highway, Elizabeth site ..... more

Vauxhall Heritage Centre Open Day – An Astra-nomical day out
8th May, 2008
The world’s biggest private collection of classic Vauxhalls is to throw its doors open to the public for one day only, and, for 2008, Vauxhall will also be celebrating 10 million Astra sales since the model first appeared in 1980 ..... more

Limited Edition Saab Turbo X Ready For Take Off
2nd May, 2008
Saab Australia has announced pricing for the eagerly awaited all-wheel-drive limited edition performance Saab Turbo X ..... more

Holden Introduces Sporty Rodeo 60th Anniversary Special Editions
28th April, 2008
GM Holden has introduced two Rodeo 60th Anniversary Special Editions each offering over $3,000* worth of extra value and enhanced sports styling ..... more

Power Up For Chevrolet Corvette
27th April, 2008
When it was introduced at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s power was estimated at 100 horsepower for each of its 6.2 litres of displacement ..... more

GM's new Vectra for 2009
20th April, 2008
A new name, a new car and a new ambition ..... that's the story of the successor for Europe's Opel/Vauxhall Vectra ..... more

Commodores For Holden's 60th Anniversary
4th April, 2008
60th Anniversary Special Editions further highlight Holden’s dedication to quality at value for money prices, providing something for everyone, whether it’s an Australian family or an individual looking for that something special ..... more

Holden Drives Safety with Captiva 60th Anniversary Special Edition
3rd April, 2008
GM Holden continues its anniversary celebrations by introducing the Captiva 60th Anniversary Special Edition including a rear view camera, adding even greater safety and value to an already impressive list of standard features ..... more

Holden Colorado To Replace Rodeo
21st March, 2008
There is no news yet on why Holden wants to drop the successful 'Rodeo' name and introduce a new nameplate like 'Colorado' to the market ..... more

A Toy Like No Other
19th March, 2008
Hummer has converted the right-hand drive H3 into the ultimate gadget for grown ups – a one-off life-sized remote controlled car that definitely won’t be available in your local toy shop ..... more

Holden's New Pontiac
17th March, 2008
General Motors has announced that GM Holden will export a new top-of-the-line version of the Pontiac G8 to North America, to join the already existing Australian manufactured Pontiac G8 sedans ..... more

Six Airbags Standard For Holden Commodore Sedans
9th March, 2008
GM Holden has announced its top-selling VE Commodore range now has six airbags and air-conditioning as standard on all sedan models, from Omega to the range-topping SS V ..... more

Saab 9-X BioHybrid Boosting Efficiency in Compact Design and Performance
5th March, 2008
The Saab 9-X BioHybrid concept is a vivid vision of what a future compact car from Saab could look like. It is designed to reflect the priorities of youthful customers who seek progressive looks, responsible performance and high-tech communications, all in a sporty, fun-to-drive package ..... more

Holden Coupe 60 Celebrates 60 Years of Holden Cars
2nd March, 2008
Coupe 60 celebrates the six decades since GM Holden built the 48-215 at its Fishermans Bend plant in Port Melbourne, Victoria, and provides a glimpse of Holden’s future directions in design, engineering and emerging engine technologies ..... more

Netball Champions Score with Holden Astras
10th February, 2008
GM Holden is providing an Astra for one year to each of the 12 players in Australia’s world championship-winning netball team to say congratulations for bringing home the trophy ..... more

GM's Meriva Concept To Make Geneva Debut
7th February, 2008
Already Europe’s market leader in the monocab sector, with one in five pan-European sales being a Zafira, Meriva or Agila, Vauxhall and Opel are set to unveil their vision of the future ..... more

United Forces Deliver E85 Motoring First in Brisbane
1st February, 2008
Swedish car maker Saab has joined forces with United Petroleum to help switch on Australia’s first commercially available E85 fuel pumps ..... more

Fifty Years of the Chevrolet Impala
27th January, 2008
An iconic nameplate of America’s automotive market for half a century, Chevrolet’s venerable Impala celebrates its golden anniversary in 2008 ..... more

GM: 77 Years At The Top
25th January, 2008
General Motors sold 9,369,524 cars and trucks around the world in 2007, an increase of 3 per cent over the 2006 result, according to preliminary sales figures. In doing so, the company is the world's largest manufacturer of motor vehicles for the 77th consecutive year ..... more

9-4X BioPower Crossover Concept Signals Saab Product Expansion
17th January, 2008
The Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept, displayed at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show, confirms Saab’s plans to enter the growing crossover segment with a dynamic, driver-focused vehicle inspired by Scandinavian design values and respect for our environment ..... more

HX Concept Provides Vision Of An Open-Air Hummer
17th January, 2008
With its unmistakable Hummer design and a compact, go-anywhere driving ethic, the Hummer HX concept challenges the hierarchy of the trail. Hummer is displaying the nimble, reconfigurable off-roader at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Cadillac Provoq Fuel Cell Concept Delivers Clean, Petrol-Free Performance
17th January, 2008
Cadillac unveils a new vision for the future of luxury transportation with the innovative Provoq fuel cell concept – a hydrogen fuel cell crossover vehicle that continues GM’s commitment to displace petrol through advanced technology ..... more

Buick Riviera: GM's Chinese Concept Car
16th January, 2008
Engineered to accommodate a new hybrid system that will go into production this year at Shanghai GM (SGM), GM's joint venture with SAIC, the Riviera features several technological and manufacturing advances ..... more

Record V8 Sales Ensures 12 in a Row for Commodore
11th January, 2008
GM Holden has finished 2007 with Australia’s best selling car for the 12th consecutive year, helped by record sales of V8 models ..... more

Chevrolet Lumina SS Wins "Sports Saloon Of The Year"
16th December, 2007
GM Holden’s export vehicle, the Australian-built Chevrolet Lumina SS (VE series), has been named “Best Sports Saloon” for 2007 by a leading United Arab Emirates based magazine and one of the world’s most established motoring titles, CAR Middle East ..... more

Three Young Designers Shape Future of Hummer through HX Concept
11th December, 2007
Scheduled for display at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show, next month, the Hummer HX concept reflects the innovative minds of three new GM designers - David Rojas, Min Young Kang and Robert Jablonski - whose first assignment was to provide a vision for the future design of off-road vehicles ..... more

Cadillac Confirmed For Australia
6th December, 2007
As predicted by our Editor some years ago, General Motors’ has announced their flagship Cadillac brand will enter the Australian market in 2008 ..... more

Holden‘s ‘Guardian Angel’ Now An Accessory
3rd December, 2007
This high tech "guardian angel" provides owners with round the clock assistance covering a range of situations from the inconvenience of lost keys, right through to checking on the safety of occupants, or deploying emergency services, if your vehicle's airbags or seatbelt pretensioners are activated ..... more

Hummer H3 Alpha and H3 First Stock Class Vehicles To Finish Baja
21st November, 2007
Team Hummer once again demonstrated the inherent off-road capability of the Hummer H3 as Rod, Josh and Chad Hall piloted their stock class H3 Alpha and H3 nearly 1,300 miles to become the first stock class vehicles to finish the 2007 Baja 1000 ..... more

GM Gets The Beat From Daewoo
15th November, 2007
A vehicle based on the Chevrolet Beat concept, which appeared at motor shows around the globe earlier this year, will go into production in South Korea, Chevrolet announced at the 2007 Los Angeles Motor Show overnight ..... more

Hummer To Tackle Baja 1,000
13th November, 2007
Team Hummer will celebrate the 40th Anniversary running of the legendary Baja 1,000 with two new full stock-class vehicles entered in this year’s grueling 1,300 mile off-road race – a 2008 Hummer H2 SUT and 2008 H3 Alpha ..... more

Holden Efijy Heads To The Middle East
8th November, 2007
Holden’s most globally recognised concept car will headline the Middle East’s largest automotive event, the Dubai Motor Show, starting on 14th November ..... more

Holden Cavalcade Hits Regional NSW and Victoria
6th November, 2007
Holden’s travelling road show will visit eleven rural dealers from Shepparton to Seymour to showcase a range of newly released vehicles ..... more

New Saab 9-3 Range Renewable, Economical, Responsible
5th November, 2007
Saab has launched the new 9-3, the first range of vehicles in Australia to give drivers a choice of either renewable bioethanol, economical diesel or petrol powered engines ..... more

Holden's Middle East Exports Get Performance Boost
5th November, 2007
The new export programme, launched in the Middle East, will see a version of HSV’s popular E Series ClubSport R8 model exported in LHD form and badged under the Chevrolet Special Vehicles logo ..... more

Cadillac: Made In China
5th November, 2007
Thus, an export market Cadillac now wears what many consider to be the world's least wanted tag ...... "Made In China" ..... more

Saab Launches Australia’s First Ethanol Car
19th October, 2007
Saab, a global leader in renewable fuels, has launched Australia’s first ethanol-fueled production car ..... more

Holden Rodeo Special Edition
18th October, 2007
Holden has released a special edition Rodeo Sports Accessory Pack offering enhanced sports styling and more than $3,500 extra value* ..... more

Silverados And Sierras Launched In Australia
17th October, 2007
Queensland-based Performax International has launched the first fully-complianced 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra utes in Australia, offering handsome new styling, outstanding comfort, improved refinement and a huge 4.5 tonne towing capacity ..... more

Saab Turbo X Touches Down in Australia
14th October, 2007
Making its first appearance in Australia, Turbo X, Saab’s exciting new all-wheel drive performance car, made its local debut on Thursday at the Sydney Motor Show ..... more

Holden Captiva Enhanced By Extra Features
12th October, 2007
Holden's popular mid-size SUV, the Captiva, is about to get even better with a range of new standard features that will enhance its position as a highly specified, flexible package that offers outstanding value for money ..... more

Hummer H3 Now In Australia
11th October, 2007
The striking Hummer H3 has secured more than 400 pre-launch customer orders ahead of its official launch this week ..... more

Holden's Lang Lang Proving Ground Passes 50 Year Milestone
16th September, 2007
GM Holden's proving ground at Lang Lang marked its 50th anniversary last weekend with a celebration day for current and former employees ..... more

Saab Turbo X - Saab unleashes 21st century Black Turbo
13th September, 2007
Saab celebrates three decades of leadership in turbocharging at this year’s Frankfurt International Motor Show by launching the Saab Turbo X, a driver-focused performance car that sets new standards for the brand ..... more

Holden's Last VZ Commodore Rolls Off The Line At Elizabeth
11th September, 2007
The last VZ Commodore, a white wagon, was driven off the production line at GM Holden’s Elizabeth vehicle assembly plant in South Australia last week ..... more

GM Holden Celebrates 10th Year of Exports to Brazil
9th September, 2007
A version of the all-new Holden Commodore will go on sale in Brazil, as GM Holden begins exporting the new large sedan to one of its longest-standing customers ..... more

Holden Reveals VE Utility Line-Up
24th August, 2007
GM Holden has unveiled its all new VE Ute range - the latest model in a line-up that spans almost 60 years of Australian motoring ..... more

Holden Efijy At Woodward
21st August, 2007
Holden’s hot rod, the Efijy, a modern day take on Australia’s most iconic car, the FJ Holden, appeared at the 13th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit, USA ..... more

Saab Black Turbo Returns
20th August, 2007
Saab will go ‘back to the future’ at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show by evoking the iconic appeal of its classic ‘Black Turbo’ models ..... more

Pontiac G8 Prototypes Roll Off Holden's Line
9th July, 2007
GM Holden has showed the first Pontiac G8 engineering prototype which was manufactured at Holden Vehicle Operations in Elizabeth. The G8 will be available in Pontiac dealerships in the United States in early 2008 to take its place among General Motors' flagship high performance vehicles .... more

Cadillac To Introduce BLS Wagon in Europe
1st July, 2007
The Cadillac BLS Wagon will make its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), 13th to 23rd September in Frankfurt, Germany. In addition to its first offering of a station wagon, Cadillac is announcing it will offer an alternative, bio-ethanol-fuel engine for the BLS Sedan and Wagon .... more

Holden FE-FC Display For National Motor Museum
24th June, 2007
Sunday 8th July, 2007, will see the opening of a display by the FE-FC Holden Car Club of SA at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia ..... more

Holden Releases Commodore Lumina Edition
20th June, 2007
Holden has released a special edition VE Commodore Lumina offering numerous features and outstanding value for money. Available now for only $32,990 (RRP) ..... more

New Saab 9-3 For 2008: Featuring Leading AWD Technology, Advanced Turbo Diesel
19th June, 2007
The new Saab 9-3 range features bold, more assertive looks, reflecting a series of powertrain improvements that include the introduction of all-wheel-drive and more powerful diesel, petrol and BioPower (E85) engines ..... more

Saab Celebrates 60 Years
8th June, 2007
Saab enthusiasts from all over the world are gathering in the Swedish town of Trollhättan this weekend, to celebrate Saab’s 60th anniversary as a car manufacturer ..... more

Saab 9-3 Convertible Receives Top Crash Test Honours from IIHS
5th June, 2007
The Saab 9-3 Convertible has earned the 2007 Top Safety Pick award for open-top models in crash tests conducted by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 9-3 Convertible joins the 9-3 Sport Sedan, which has received top honours three-years running, in receiving this top IIHS accolade ..... more

General Motors Looking At 'Grassoline' As Alternative Fuel
5th June, 2007
A major step toward diversifying transportation energy supply is as close as the unused corn stalks from this year’s harvest, the waste from timber mills, grasses, or even your own lawn clippings. These and other non-food plant materials can be cost-effectively turned into cellulosic ethanol, which can greatly reduce oil consumption and global warming at the same time ..... more

Special Edition Holden Rodeo LTZ Stacked With Extra Value
31st May, 2007
Special edition Holden Rodeo LTZ models are now on sale featuring enhanced sports styling with up to $4,000* extra value, depending on model ..... more

Chevrolet Sequel Drives Into History Books
29th May, 2007
General Motors made history as its Chevy Sequel – the world’s most technologically advanced automobile – became the first electrically-driven fuel cell vehicle to achieve 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen, in and out of traffic on public roads, while producing zero emissions ..... more

Special Edition Commodore SVZ Ute And Wagon
22nd May, 2007
Holden has released special edition Commodore SVZ Ute and Wagon models offering key extra features and outstanding value for money, as the VZ model reaches the end of its career ..... more

Saab 9-3 Range For 2008
18th May, 2007
The 2008 Saab 9-3 range will feature bold styling, inspired by the award-winning Aero X concept car and cutting edge technology for greater driving appeal ..... more

Skaife Chalks Up 20 Years Of Touring Cars
14th May, 2007
Champion Holden driver Mark Skaife celebrates 20 years as a professional race car driver as he returns to Winton next week for the V8 Supercar Championship ..... more

2.2-Litre Engine Drives Astra TwinTop And SRi Models
11th May, 2007
Holden’s Astra TwinTop retractable hard top convertible and sporty three and five-door SRi models are powered by a responsive 2.2-litre direct injection engine ..... more

Holden Epica Now On Sale
3rd May, 2007
Epica is available in two variants (CDX and CDXi) with a choice of either a 2.0 or 2.5 litre in-line six cylinder engine, depending on model ..... more

Holden Expands Its Global Role
16th April, 2007
GM Holden has announced plans to export Global V6 engines to China. Two versions of the Global V6 engines will be fitted in the new Buick Park Avenue being built by Shanghai General Motors ..... more

Commodore SS For Victoria Police
8th April, 2007
GM Holden and Victoria Police have joined forces to design 20 striking SS Commodores to help reduce the road toll and increase road safety during the Easter period ..... more

US Car Chiefs Meet With President George Bush
27th March, 2007
Joint statement attributable to Chrysler Group president and CEO Tom LaSorda, Ford Motor Company president and CEO Alan Mulally, and General Motors chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner regarding the meeting between President George W. Bush and the CEOs of America’s domestic auto industry ..... more

Holden VE Commodores Recruited To NT Police
25th March, 2007
The 270kW, 6.0 litre, V8-powered cars are the first brand new SS model VE Commodores to appear in police livery and form part of the new unit which was established in December as a dedicated resource for traffic enforcement in the Territory ..... more

Corvette Racing Scores 1-2 Finish In Sebring
22nd March, 2007
Sebring International Raceway witnessed an exemplary performance by Corvette Racing on 17th March, 2007, as America's premier production sports car team scored its fifth GT1 class win in six years in Florida's classic endurance race ..... more

Hummer at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show
11th March, 2007
Hummer, the most exciting automotive brand to launch in Australia this year, made its first appearance in Melbourne at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

HSV at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show
11th March, 2007
Holden Special Vehicles confirmed pricing and on-sale dates for the all new WM series Grange at the Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

Chevrolet at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show
7th March, 2007
The Chevrolet Camaro sports coupe concept from 2006 made its Australian debut at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show last Friday ..... more

Holden at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show
2nd March, 2007
Holden will showcase two new turbo diesel powered vehicles and the new mid-size Epica sedan at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show, starting today ..... more

Value-Packed Holden Epica Pricing Announced
20th February, 2007
The 2.0-litre Epica CDX manual variant will retail from $25,990 (RRP), the 2.5-litre CDX automatic from $27,990 (RRP) and the 2.5-litre CDXi automatic from $30,990 (RRP) ..... more

Corvette Z06 with RHD
19th February, 2007
The 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, is now on sale in Australia through Performax International, offering unprecedented capability and technology, making it one of the best-value performance buys among the rarified ranks of the world's fastest road cars ..... more

HRT's New VE Commodores
16th February, 2007
The most successful team in Australian Touring Car history, the Holden Racing Team, today unveiled the cars it hopes drivers Mark Skaife and Todd Kelly can claim back the V8 Supercar Championship with - the new generation Holden VE Commodore ..... more

Chevrolet Corvette To Pace 2007 Indy 500
12th February, 2007
A 2007 Chevrolet Corvette convertible will pace the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday 27th May, 2007 ..... more

VE Goes Stateside
8th February, 2007
Holden today confirmed the VE Commodore SS would be exported to the United States in 2008 to take its place among General Motors' flagship high performance vehicles ..... more

Holden Epica Makes Its Debut
5th February, 2007
Pricing will be announced in due course but Epica will be aimed at the value end of the mid-size sedan segment ..... more

2006 Best Ever Year For Holden In Middle East
4th February, 2007
Holden has achieved its best ever year of sales in the Middle East, exporting over 31,000 new cars to the region in 2006 ..... more

Strong Global Growth for Saab in 2006
24th January, 2007
Saab achieved its best-ever global and European sales results last year, with growth of 5.4 per cent compared to 2005 ..... more

WM Caprice Breaks Sales Record
23rd January, 2007
Holden’s luxury flagship WM Caprice has broken a yearly sales record in 2006 after being on the market for just four months ..... more

GM Sells 9 Million Vehicles In 2006
19th January, 2007
General Motors sold 9.09 million cars and trucks around the world in 2006, according to preliminary sales figures released this week ..... more

Saab Lands First Ethanol Car in Australia
18th January, 2007
A real-world demonstration programme of the first ethanol production car in Australia, Saab BioPower, has began in Queensland ..... more

All New VE Ensures Commodore Reigns Supreme
18th January, 2007
Holden has finished 2006 with Australia’s best selling car for the 11th consecutive year. The Holden Commodore, with the help of the all new VE Commodore, continued an unbroken record since 1996 as Australia’s most popular car ..... more

Saab Launches Australia’s First Diesel Convertible
17th January, 2007
Saab’s iconic soft-top can add the title of Australia’s first diesel convertible to its list of achievements with the 9-3 TiD Convertible now on sale ..... more

All-New 2008 Cadillac CTS Debuts At 2007 Detroit Motor Show
16th January, 2007
Production of the luxury mid-size saloon is due to begin later this year and worldwide sales will follow late this year ..... more

Saab Goes Carbon Neutral
14th January, 2007
Saab will become the first ‘carbon neutral’ car brand in Australia in 2007 with the carbon emissions of every new Saab vehicle sold to be offset by the planting of new trees ..... more

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Concept
10th January, 2007
The Chevrolet Camaro coupe concept was a star of the 2006 American motor show season. You can only top that by literally and figuratively blowing the top off ..... more

Holden Efijy Concept For Motown
29th December, 2006
The Holden Efijy will make its North American public debut on 6th January, 2007, in Motown (Detroit) ..... more

Holden Introduces New Turbo Diesel For Rodeo
22nd December, 2006
Holden’s Rodeo range introduces a new turbo diesel engine and significantly redesigned interior and exterior features for 2007 ..... more

All-New Cadillac CTS For 2008
21st December, 2006
The CTS is manufactured in both left and right-hand drive. Right-hand drive versions are sold in Japan and the United Kingdom ..... more

One Million Miles in a Saab? Get a New One from Saab - For Free
20th December, 2006
Saab USA is announcing that it will offer a free new Saab to any U.S. customer who covers one million miles (or more) in a Saab that he or she originally purchased new ..... more

Caprice Wins Best Luxury Car At Middle East Car Of The Year Awards
17th December, 2006
GM Holden’s export vehicle, the Australian-built Chevrolet Caprice, has won the Best Luxury Car Award at the 2006 Autocar Middle East Awards ..... more

Astra Heads To North America
11th December, 2006
Saturn has confirmed that it will add the Astra to its line-up in late 2007, marking an important stage in its product revitalisation plan ..... more

GM Opens State-of-the-Art Roll-Over Crash Testing Facility
7th December, 2006
General Motors opened a state-of-the-art roll-over crash test facility on Tuesday, becoming the first North American car maker to integrate in-house testing for the infrequent but potentially deadly roll-over crashes that claim 10,000 lives a year ..... more

Queensland Premier Trials Ethanol Car
6th December, 2006
Saab Australia this week welcomed the Queensland Government’s commitment to trial Australia’s first ethanol production car, Saab BioPower, with the vehicle joining QFleet in January ..... more

Another record month of sales for HSV
1st December, 2006
Building on the best month of sales in the history of Holden Special Vehicles, Managing Director Phil Harding today confirmed November sales had eclipsed October – with 515 retail deliveries into Australia and New Zealand ..... more

Saab 9-3 Sedan Earns IIHS 2007 Top Honours
23rd November, 2006
In America, the Saab 9-3 Sedan has earned 2007 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick Award in the mid-size car category ..... more

Saab Collects Top Design Trophy
21st November, 2006
The stunning Saab Aero X Concept has been crowned 'Concept Car of the Year' by Autocar, Britain's longest-established car magazine ..... more

Detroit's Big 3 Meet US President George W. Bush
15th November, 2006
Joint statement attributable to Chrysler Group president and CEO Tom LaSorda, Ford Motor Company president and CEO Alan Mulally, and General Motors chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner regarding the meeting between President George W. Bush and the CEOs of America's domestic automotive industry ..... more

Holden Recall - VE/WM
15th November, 2006
The recall is in relation to a potential issue regarding rear seat belt buckles ..... more

Saab 96 to Compete in 2006 La Carrera Panamericana
9th November, 2006
A classic 1960 Saab 96 rally car has left its homeland, Sweden, headed for Southern Mexico to compete in the grueling 19th La Carrera Panamericana (The Mexican Road Race) ..... more

Holden Special Vehicles Grange
5th November, 2006
Combining an elegant, individual sense of style with traditional HSV hard edged performance cues, the WM Grange debuted at the Sydney Motor Show ahead of its wider Australian release in 2007 ..... more

Holden Efijy Named ‘Hot Rod of the Year’ in USA
3rd November, 2006
Holden’s stunning Efijy show car has celebrated its first birthday being named Hot Rod of the Year by the influential enthusiast magazine, HOT ROD, in the United States ..... more

New Holden Astra TwinTop And SRi Models
30th October, 2006
The Astra TwinTop retractable hard top convertible and sporty SRi five-door hatch made their Australian debuts on the Holden show stand. Both vehicles and a new SRi three-door coupe, will be on sale in December ..... more

Saab 9-3 Extends its Sporty Driver Focus
29h October, 2006
Saab’s trademark cockpit-inspired driving environment is enhanced in the new 2007 model year 9-3 range which also introduces a new ‘Linear Sport’ model ..... more

Hummer Continues Global Expansion Down Under
26th October, 2006
Holden has today confirmed that the Hummer H3 is coming to Australia in 2007, just as Next Car disclosed on 7th April, 2005 ..... more

GM to Flex American Muscle At SEMA
23rd October, 2006
Enthusiasts seeking the perfect vehicle to personalise will hit the jackpot with this year’s GM portfolio at the 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show ..... more

Holden's Dual-Fuel V6 Engine Delivers More Range And Flexibility
19th October, 2006
Holden’s efficient dual-fuel Alloytec V6 engine is now available in VE Omega, Berlina and Commodore V-Series special edition models ..... more

Thunder Of Holden's Special Edition Utes Rumble Again
17th October, 2006
Holden has released a second special edition SS Thunder Ute, featuring more than $3,000 in extra value ..... more

Adelaide's Holden FE 50th Anniversary Run
16th October, 2006
In 1956 the Holden FE series was released. This was a significant motoring event as the FE model was the first completely new Holden since 1948 ..... more

Cadillac Brand Launched in South Africa
12th October, 2006
Whilst there is still no confirmation regarding an Australian release, Cadillac opened another chapter in its global expansion yesterday by announcing the brand will be available in South Africa in early 2007 ..... more

Holden Captiva SUV Range Hits The Road
11th October, 2006
Holden has launched its all new Daewoo sourced Captiva sports utility vehicle range. It is priced from $35,990 (RRP) ..... more

Hummer Kicks-Off H3 Assembly in South Africa
11th October, 2006
General Motors yesterday celebrated the start of production of the Hummer H3 at its Struandale Assembly Facility in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The occasion represents an important step in the global expansion of Hummer by providing increased capacity and a global version of the H3 ..... more

Chevy HHR Panel will deliver style
8th October, 2006
America's 2007 Chevrolet HHR Panel, designed for a myriad of commercial and private uses, adds a new dimension of functionality to the popular HHR’s line-up of stylish, efficient vehicles ..... more

Renault, Nissan and GM terminate Alliance Discussions
5th October, 2006
General Motors, Renault and Nissan announced overnight that they had agreed to terminate discussions regarding a proposed alliance among the three companies ..... more

Hummer’s Global Success Story Continues
4th October, 2006
Starting in October 2006, the Hummer H3 will be assembled at the General Motors plant in Struandale, South Africa. The additional volume is scheduled for markets in Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa ..... more

Europe's Saab 9-3 Range for 2007
4th October, 2006
The view from the driver's seat is the main focus of the 2007 model year enhancements to the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible ranges ..... more

Saab Sonett Celebrates 50 Years
3rd October, 2006
The Saab Sonett sports car was originally named after the Swedish expression “så nätt”, meaning “so neat”. Now, half a century after the launch of the first generation, the Sonett is known the world over as Saab’s quintessential two-seat sport car ..... more

Holden Designers Join Global Team For Paris Show Car
29th September, 2006
GM Holden designers will be part of a global team taking centre stage at the Paris Motor Show with the world premiere of the Chevrolet World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) Ultra Concept Car ..... more

Holden's First VE and WM Export To Middle East
22nd September, 2006
GM Holden has despatched its first shipment of the all-new generation export versions of Commodore, Statesman and Caprice from Adelaide’s AAT Port to its largest export market, the Middle East ..... more

Holden To Offer Four Models In Captiva Range
18th September, 2006
Holden has announced it would offer four models across the range of its new Captiva sports utility vehicle, all powered by the Australian-built 3.2 litre Alloytec engine ..... more

Holden Launches WM Statesman And Caprice
12th September, 2006
Holden has launched its top-of-the-range WM Statesman and Caprice models, offering more differentiation from their short wheelbase siblings than ever before ..... more

Big plans for Saab BioPower in Australia
5th September, 2006
Saab BioPower, the best selling environmentally friendly vehicle in Sweden, is on its way to Australia to promote the benefits of ethanol, a renewable alternative fuel ..... more

Saab Diesel Confirmed for Australia
31st August, 2006
Saab is expanding its product offering in Australia with the addition of the diesel range of 9-3 TiD vehicles ..... more

PM Visits Holden
28th August, 2006
The Prime Minister, John Howard, today commemorated the completion of a $532 million upgrade to the Holden Vehicle Operations (HVO) plant in Elizabeth, South Australia ..... more

Saab Icon celebrates 20 Years
24th August, 2006
The iconic Saab convertible turns 20 this year and to celebrate Saab is launching a limited edition 20th Anniversary Convertible ..... more

Team Hummer Looks to Continue Winning Streak
22nd August, 2006
Team Hummer, one of off-road racing's most successful teams, looks to continue their 13-race streak of placing a Hummer on the podium ..... more

America's Saab Enthusiasts Head for the Adirondacks
18th August, 2006
Saab owners and enthusiasts will gather to celebrate their passion for their cars and the Saab brand at the 24th annual North American Saab Owners Convention ..... more

Cadillac CTS Reaches New Milestone
18th August, 2006
Taking home a new Cadillac is a special occasion for Americans (if not the rest of the world) and this was especially true last week for the Luyber family ..... more

Woodward Dream Cruise: General Motors
17th August, 2006
Milestone GM vehicles from every era, including the future, will be on display and on the road Saturday, 19th August, at America's 2006 Woodward Dream Cruise ..... more

VE Commodore: Safety The Priority
13th August, 2006
Real world crash situations were considered at every phase of design, development and testing to ensure the new VE Commodore range was the safest Commodore yet ..... more

GM Will Build An All-New Chevrolet Camaro
11th August, 2006
GM chief Rick Wagoner announced overnight that GM will build an all-new version of the Chevrolet Camaro sport coupe for 2009 ..... more

Holden Delivers Its Smartest Commodore Yet
8th August, 2006
The 2006 Holden VE Commodore range will offer smart new technology which people want and will find easy to use ..... more

Hummer's Happy Meals!
6th August, 2006
It’s time to rev up the fun as Hummer rolls into McDonald’s American restaurants for a pint-sized promotion ..... more

Holden To Continue VZ Wagon & Ute Production
3rd August, 2006
The current VZ series utes and wagons will be manufactured alongside the all-new VE Commodore and WM Statesman and Caprice for an unspecified period of time ..... more

VE Commodore: More Power, More Refinement
1st August, 2006
More power, more torque and more refinement are simple powertrain messages emphatically delivered by the new "VE" range of Holden Commodores ..... more

GM's Global Sales Grow as U.S. Market Stabilises
30th July, 2006
General Motors reported second quarter global sales (April - June) of 2,400,000 vehicles ..... more

New Six-Speed Auto For V8 Commodores
28th July, 2006
General Motors’ electronically controlled six-speed automatic transmission will be offered in all V8 variants of the all-new VE Commodore range ..... more

Holden VE: Fuel Economy Figures
24th July, 2006
GM Holden today released fuel economy figures for its all-new VE series Commodore sedan range ..... more

Holden Announces Pricing For New Commodore
19th July, 2006
Holden has released pricing for the all-new wagon-less VE series Holden Commodore range ..... more

Holden Shakes Up Commodore Range
17th July, 2006
The all-new VE Commodore sees a realignment to Holden’s large passenger car range ..... more

1.4 Million Km Wait For New Holden Diesel
5th July, 2006
The launch of Holden's new Astra turbo diesel cars lured a Queenslander out of the woodwork to upgrade his 22-year-old Holden Gemini diesel boasting a staggering 1.4 million kilometre life ..... more

Hummer At British International Motor Show
29th June, 2006
Hummer will make its UK debut at the British International Motor Show at London’s ExCeL with a display featuring the legendary Hummer H2 and the new, midsize, Hummer H3 which is due to become available with right-hand drive during 2007 ..... more

Holden Leads With Ethanol Labelling
28th June, 2006
In a first for an Australian car manufacturer, GM Holden yesterday announced it would begin applying an "E10 suitable" label to its imported petrol-engined vehicles from 1st July, 2006 ..... more

Holden At The Sydney 4x4 Show
23rd June, 2006
The striking S3X concept car, a preview to Holden’s new Captiva set for Australia later this year, will be on display at the Sydney 4x4 Show commencing Friday 23rd June ..... more

ESP Standard For New Holden VE & WM Sedans
21st June, 2006
The next generation of Australia ’s best selling car, the Holden Commodore, will be the first locally built range with the acclaimed safety technology Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) as standard ..... more

Holden Astra Diesel Arrives
19th June, 2006
Australia ’s biggest-selling European imported car, the Holden Astra, is now available in two turbocharged diesel five-door hatches ..... more

Astra SRi Turbo Roars Back Down Under
16th June, 2006
The new generation of Holden’s four-cylinder performance hero, the Astra SRi Turbo coupe, will roar into Australian showrooms later this month ..... more

Britain's Astra Gains Panoramic Windscreen
15th June, 2006
In the UK, the Astra Sport Hatch is now available with a Panoramic windscreen ..... more

Holden Efijy Meets The Originals!
9th June, 2006
The 21st Century hot rod re-invention of Australia’s historic car icons today met its ancestors outside Holden’s Port Melbourne headquarters ..... more

Vauxhall's Astra TwinTop Released In England
28th May, 2006
The right hand drive version of this new model was released in England just last Friday ..... more

Europe's Corsa Uncovered!
18th May, 2006
The new Corsa is slightly longer and wider than the current car (which was sold in Australia as the Holden Barina until late last year) ..... more

GM Opens New European Design Centre
15th May, 2006
As part of General Motors’ continued focus on further strengthening product development, it, last week, opened a new European Design Centre in Rüsselsheim ..... more

Century Of Vauxhall Heritage
14th May, 2006
To coincide with the Luton Festival of Transport and over 100 years of being based in the town, Vauxhall is holding its annual open day at its Heritage Centre in Luton, on Sunday 11th June 2006 ..... more

GM's Antara Targets European Growth Market
10th May, 2006
Following the enthusiastic reaction to the Antara GTC crossover concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2005, GM launches, in Europe, later this year, the five-door production version of the new Antara ..... more

GM Europe and Renault pursue cooperation on LCVs
10th May, 2006
The cooperation between General Motors Europe (GME) and Renault is taking a further step forward with the release of new van versions for the two brands ..... more

Team Hummer Dominates At Terrible's Town 250
3rd May, 2006
In a sport where simply finishing the race is a victory, Team Hummer once again proved dominant with the Team Hummer H2 and H3 taking first-in-class finishes ..... more

New Saab 9-5
1st May, 2006
The new Saab 9-5 combines bold, contemporary styling and more dynamic ride and handling, beginning a new chapter for this well established model ..... more

Hummer Racing Validate Hummer Capabilities
30th April, 2006
Off-road desert racing is possibly the most grueling form of motor racing in the world. Recognised around the globe by races like the Baja 1000 ..... more

Vauxhall Unveils The UK's All-New Astravan
25th April, 2006
Vauxhall has pulled the wraps off its new Astravan – the latest edition of the company’s most established van brand ..... more

Start of Assembly of Hummer H3 in Russia
18th April, 2006
GM and Avtotor celebrated the start of production of the Hummer H3 in Russia at a ceremony at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad earlier this month ..... more

General Motors Opens "The Drive"
16th April, 2006
“The Drive” a unique, hands-on driving facility offers a first-of-its-kind “autotainment” experience within the United States ..... more

General Motors to Sell Equity Stake in Isuzu Motors Ltd
11th April, 2006
General Motors today announced it would sell its 7.9 percent equity stake in Isuzu Motors Ltd. The commercial partnership between GM and Isuzu will continue ..... more

Holden Hot Rod To Thrill At Adelaide Motor Show
7th April, 2006
South Australians get their chance to see first hand the wild-style hot rod that reinvents the classic FJ Holden, EFIJY, at this weekend's Adelaide Motor Show ..... more

Lance Armstrong To Drive Corvette Pace Car
5th April, 2006
Two racing icons will unite when Lance Armstrong of Tour de France fame, drives the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 pace car in America's Indianapolis 500 ..... more

Holden Displays New Engines in Brisbane
5th April, 2006
Holden’s new flagship performance engine and the Aussie-built V6 for Rodeo will be on display at the Brisbane 4x4 Show, commencing 7th April ..... more

Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept
3rd April, 2006
The innovative Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept, making its world premiere at the Stockholm Motor Show (30th March - 9th April, 2006), delivers zero fossil CO2 emissions ..... more

Holden Unleashes Thunder Ute and Crewman
30th March, 2006
Holden’s ever-popular light commercial range now features special edition “Thunder” models for Ute and Crewman ..... more

General Motors Brings Hybrid Bus To Australia
29th March, 2006
The Allison Transmission Division of GM will demonstrate its state-of-the-art energy efficient hybrid bus at Mt. Cotton near Brisbane on Friday ..... more

Commodore SVZ Special Edition
27th March, 2006
Australia’s favourite car will be stacked with $6,000 extra value and a sportier edge with the new Commodore SVZ special edition sedan and wagon ..... more

Corvette Racing Wins Class In Sebring 12-Hour
26th March, 2006
Corvette Racing celebrated Corvette's 50th anniversary in international road racing with a splendid GT1 class victory in the Twelve Hours of Sebring, held in Florida last Sunday ..... more

New Corsa To Debut At London Show
23rd March, 2006
Vauxhall yesterday announced that the all-new Corsa will make its world debut at the British International Motor Show in July ..... more

Australia's Cadillacs For 2007
15th March, 2006
Cadillac, the luxury car division of America's General Motors Corporation, is expanding the availability of right-hand drive models, hence putting Australia on their 'radar' ..... more

Saab Concept Named Geneva "Best of Show"
15th March, 2006
The Saab Aero X concept car, which made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, has been named “Best of Show” by the editors of AutoWeek Magazine ..... more

Holden Safety Recall
14th March, 2006
GM Holden has issued a safety recall on specific locally built vehicles from April 2003 to December 2005 sold in Australia and export markets and fitted with side impact airbags as standard or optional equipment ..... more

GM to Sell 17.4% Equity Stake in Suzuki
7th March, 2006
General Motors Corp announced overnight it would reduce its equity stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. from 20.4 percent to 3.0 percent ..... more

New Saab 9-5 Flagship
5th March, 2006
On show for the first time in Queensland, the new 9-5 Aero Sedan headlines Saab’s fresh model line-up at the Brisbane International Motor Show ..... more

Daewoo's New Holden Captiva
28th February, 2006
Holden’s new Daewoo-built sports utility vehicle will be called Captiva and will be powered by a new 3.2-litre Global V6 all-alloy engine ..... more

Saab Aero X Concept
28th February, 2006
The Saab Aero X concept harnesses the power of Saab's aviation and Scandinavian roots to make a unique statement in performance car design ..... more

Euro NCAP issues wake-up call to industry
26th February, 2006
A wake-up call for the motor industry as Euro NCAP awards two star strike-through for the new Chevrolet Aveo sedan (Holden Barina sedan) ..... more

Last Monaro To Shine In Emerald
24th February, 2006
The country Queensland businessman who bought the very last current generation Monaro in a global auction seen his historic coupe for the first time today ..... more

Holden At The Brisbane Motor Show
24th February, 2006
The stunning custom EFIJY will make its Queensland debut alongside current Holden models at the Brisbane Motor Show from Friday 3rd March ..... more

North America's New Hummer H3 X
19th February, 2006
Less than a year after the H3 went on sale, Hummer has announced, at the Chicago Motor Show, a new model called H3 X, based on the H3 Street Concept ..... more

Holden's First Barina Sedan
19th February, 2006
Holden’s light car line-up has a new addition - and it is made in communist China! (CORRECTION: The Barina sedan is made in South Korea) ..... more

Opel GT: A European Legend Returns
15th February, 2006
The new two-seat GT features an exciting design with sharply cut lines, rear-wheel drive and a potent petrol-fuelled 2-litre four cylinder turbo engine with direct injection ..... more

Holden History And Future Unveiled At Melbourne
9th February, 2006
Holden pays homage to an Australian icon at the 2006 Melbourne International Motor Show with a specially customised Monaro, while the T2X concept, with its compact SUV style and bold coupe lines, point to possible future design cues ..... more

Europe's New Chevrolet Epica From Daewoo
8th February, 2006
Europe's new Chevrolet Epica, sourced from Daewoo, is the brand’s first mid-size model to be launched in Europe and will come with a choice of two transversely mounted engines ..... more

The Very Last Monaro
6th February, 2006
The last VZ Monaro coupe built by Holden has been painted with a custom colour and modified by Holden's Design and Engineering departments to reflect its iconic place in Australian automotive history ..... more

Flagships star in GM Holden's export rec