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Old 02-17-2020, 04:21 AM   #3
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Default Re: Ford Holden


This is the new sign for Holden, as the Parent Company in the USA, General Motors have decided that there will be no more vehicles sold here with the Holden name attached to it. After production of the local Commodore ceased back in 2017, General Motors Holden decided to replace the local Holden Commodore with an import from Germany manufactured by Opal, however, GM sold off Opal to a conglomerate consisting of Citroen and Peugeot. Sales of the imported rebadged Commodore (similar to the USA Buick Regal) have absolutely bombed, and GMH have stopped importing them. During the mid fifties, Holden accounted for 50% of the local market. while I am a Ford man, having Holden as opposition kept both manufactures on their toes. Sad days indeed. What once was a proud motor industry in Australia has all gone now. All vehicles are imports, which does not help our economy.
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