World Auto News & Reviews

General Motors has vowed to better utilize its global operations in the coming years, with the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show proving GM might actually stick to that plan. GM’s Australian Holden brand has announced that two familiar Chevys will be making the trek Down Under.
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GM’s Australian brand Holden has announced plans to build a new small car based on the Delta platform that is also underpins the Chevrolet Cruze and the upcoming 2010 Opel Astra. Unlike traditional Holden’s the new car will be front wheel drive and feature new technologies to increase fuel economy.
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Like they say, there’s nothing like the original. However, if you want our opinion, in the case of the Holden Commodore we prefer the twin nostril fascia of its Americanized sibling, the Pontiac G8. The HSV GTS is another story as Holden’s officially designated performance division has done wonders on the Commodore’s appearance. (more…)

Holden is looking to arrest sliding sales of its workhorse ute with the new Colorado, which replaces the long-lived Rodeo.
Competing in the growing – and evolving – ute market, the Colorado goes head-to-head with the likes of the class-leading Toyota Hilux and others such as the Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Triton, Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50.
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GM’s Aussie brand has unveiled the 2009 Epica Sedan which is also known as the Chevrolet Epica in Europe and as the Daewoo Tosca in Korea. Styling changes are subtle as they are reduced to a new front grille, rear fascia and alloy wheels. Holden also upgraded the Epica’s safety equipment which now includes ESP and six airbags as standard across the range.
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