Holden to cease manufacturing in 2017
Toby Hagon, Clay Lucas, James Roberston, Jonathan Swan, Jason Dowling Holden has announced it will stop producing vehicles in Australia after 65 years.
Comment: Australian cars were dead anyway
TOBY HAGON Holdenâs announcement that it will quit local manufacturing in 2017 will not change the cars we were going to be driving.
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Comment: Holden a victim of its own success
TOBY HAGON Saying that Holden was too slow to change doesn't wash when you consider the bigger picture.
HSV will live on after Holden
SAM HALL Silver lining for Holden enthusiasts, as Holden Special Vehicles vows to continue producing performance cars beyond 2017.
Holden closure: no significant impact on resales
DAVID MCCOWEN Enthusiasts likely to target V8 models in Holdenâs last years.
'Diabolical': parts supply chain prepares for collapse
SAM HALL The wider car industry is reeling from Holdenâs manufacturing announcement, bracing for tens of thousands of job losses.
Holden decision âirreversibleâ
TOBY HAGON 2017 move to cease local manufacturing has been made and wonât be changing, says boss Mike Devereux.
Holden brand not going anywhere
SAM HALL If you own a Holden, thereâs no need to panic: the company isnât going anywhere once it stops producing cars locally from 2017.
Holden: Timeline of local manufacturing
TOBY HAGON Since it started in 1856 Holden has grown to become a key part of the Australian automotive landscape.
Diverse economy could help absorb car industry losses: Napthine
Ricahrd Willingham Premier Denis Napthine has indicated that any job losses as a result of the collapse of the Australian car industry could be absorbed by the state's diverse economy.
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Car industry: time to turn the heat on governments
TOBY HAGON Comment: The automotive industry has made plenty of mistakes, but itâs time for the government to get its house in order before pointing the finger.
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Comment: Australia and government needs Holden to stay
ANDREW MACLEAN Demise of local car industry will have massive repercussions in Australia.
US media laud exported Holden Commodore
SAM HALL Latest Aussie export receives praiseworthy scorecard from US motoring journalists, though far from perfect.
âTotal devastationâ: parts supply chain urges action on Holden uncertainty
SAM HALL Car industry braces for widespread job losses should Holden carry through with rumoured manufacturing closure.
PM rules out Holden funding lift
MARK KENNY Abbott demands Holden makes decision on future, rules out any more funding
Car industry silent on new free trade agreement
SAM HALL Manufacturers and importers coy on government's new agreement with South Korea
Coalition no-show at car talks âdisappointingâ: Union
SAM HALL Workers campaigning for industry subsidies receive mixed response in Canberra.
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Exclusive: Automotive factory workers to meet with Government
SAM HALL Car manufacturing workers from Melbourne and Adelaide to sit down with Canberra politicians next week.
Economy $21.5b smaller without car making
SAM HALL Report paints a bleak picture for Australiaâs economy should the car manufacturing industry disappear.
PC report creating 'whole amount of uncertainty'
SAM HALL Workers union fears the governmentâs Productivity Commission review will come too late.
Holden workers strike again over redundancy conditions
CLAY LUCAS Holden workers in Melbourne have walked off the job again, after returning to work on Monday morning following a two-day snap strike last week.
Auto industry
Holden spurns new car talks
PETER MARTIN Local car maker distances itself from talks with unions and federal government.
Holden workers walk out over redundancy dispute
CLAY LUCAS Hundreds of staff at Holden's Port Melbourne factory walked off the job on Thursday morning over an argument with the car maker over redundancy payouts.
Holden to exit in three to four years: Ministers
MARK KENNY Holden will be gone from Australia in three or four years no matter what Canberra does to prop it up, senior ministers in the Abbott government now believe.
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Government 'disappointed' with Holden boss' exit
SAM HALL The Federal Government has criticised General Motorsâ decision to promote Holden managing director Mike Devereux.
Holden boss Mike Devereux to leave
SAM HALL Holden in the hunt for a new managing director from the beginning of next year.
Local industry
Holden and Toyota to be given 'one last shot'
SAM HALL Industry Minister, Ian Macfarlane, kicks off debate on the future of local car industry and asks GM to push back on deadline.
Holden talks with Liberal Government commence
SAM HALL Co-investment and export numbers on the table as Holden begins negotiating its future.
SA Liberal leader says Holden is safe
South Australian Liberal leader Steven Marshall says Holden will be safe under the new coalition government.
BMW boss predicts death of Holden
David Morley and Sam Hall Holden's manufacturing operations on "borrowed time", according to luxury car maker.
Remaining Holden workers vote yes to agreement
SAM HALL Employees at remaining sites follow South Australian colleagues by endorsing EBA variations.
Holden still plans to make cars beyond 2022: Devereux
SAM HALL Holden boss Mike Devereux reaffirms plan to cement the car maker's future before Christmas.
Holden workers vote 'yes' to save jobs
Sam Hall Production line workers accept tougher new conditions to try and save local manufacturing.
Holden workers to vote on pay freeze
CLAY LUCAS About 1700 Holden workers in Adelaide are expected to accept a wages freeze and new conditions.
Holden workers likely to accept revised enterprise agreement: union
Sam Hall Employees are coming to terms with agreement variations, but Holden's manufacturing future remains murky.
SA: Holden waits on election
Holden boss Mike Devereux says the car maker will wait until after the federal election to make a final decision on the future of its Australian operations.
Holden to consider forced redundancies
Sam Hall Compulsory cuts on the cards after low take-up of voluntary separation packages.
400 redundant workers to depart Holden this Friday
Sam Hall Australian car maker finalises voluntary redundancy program announced in April.
No cash grab here: Holden
Sam Hall Local car maker and government minister talk down reports of demands for more funds.
Coalition to back car sector: Holden boss
Greg Roberts A coalition government would work to help Australia's ailing car sector to survive, the boss of Holden says.
Further cuts "absolutely critical" for Holden
David McCowen Workers could decide company's fate in August.
Holden flags further labour cuts
Toby Hagon and David McCowen "Every single option is on the table" as Holden looks to cut costs and return South Australian manufacturing facility back to profitability.
The moment Holden boss learned of Ford's demise
TOBY HAGON Drive editor Toby Hagon sat beside Holden boss Mike Devereux as Ford's news unfolded.
Holden: We're staying, but bring political clarity
TOBY HAGON Holden reinforces its commitment to local manufacturing as its arch rival announces a shutdown.
Holden Commodore VF
Holden's home-grown Commodore will make its official debut at the Super Bowl of US motor sport, the 2013 Daytona 500.
Sales spike for Holden Commodore
More Australian buyers return to Australiaâs most iconic passenger car, despite gloomy future.
Holden Commodore turns 35
We track the Commodoreâs rich history in Australia as it approaches a mid-life crisis.
'Love it!': US customers thrilled with Aussie Commodore
First American customers take ownership of âRear-drive thunder from Down Underâ â the re-badged Chevrolet SS.
Chevrolet SS production begins
Holden starts building US-bound performance sedan in South Australia.
Chevyâs âCommodoreâ wins NASCAR crown
Chevrolet SS takes Jimmie Johnson to historic title.
HSVs heading to the US?
Report suggests higher-powered V8 Holdens could sell alongside Chevrolet SS in America.
Holden Commodore likely to get US upgrades
Holden evaluating performance and cosmetic additions âdown the trackâ?.
