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Holden extends partnership with Collingwood until 2018

Holden has recently announced that it has extended its successful partnership with Collingwood Football Club, until the end of 2018. The extending of Holden’s relationship with Collingwood club will see Holden remain a Platinum Partner, and designation as Head Coach and Coaches Partner and the exclusive Motor Vehicle Partner. “It’s fantastic that we will continue…

RACV Energy Breakthrough Weekend

Primary and Secondary School from across Victoria are descending on Maryborough for the RACV Energy Breakthrough, Victoria’s largest student showcase of energy efficient vehicles and fuel saving technologies. Holden’s Director of Corporate Affairs, George Svigos explained that the RACV Energy Breakthrough challenges students to design and build a vehicle or machine that represents an ‘energy…

50,000th VF Commodore Rolls of the Line

Holden has celebrated a significant milestone with the production of its 50,000th VF Commodore at the company’s Elizabeth plant in South Australia. “The VF is quite simply the best quality car Holden has ever built, and to see the 50,000th one roll off the line is a milestone everyone is very proud of,” Holden Executive…

Holden signs 3-year NRL sponsorship deal

Holden has recently signed a 3-year sponsorship deal with the National Rugby League. The multi-million dollar deal marks the first time in 15 years Holden has sponsored a football code. The deal grants them the naming rights to:- The Holden State of Origin Series between New South Wales and Queensland The Holden Cup (NRL National…

Holden to Reduce Jobs by 170 in Adelaide

Holden has announced that due to a reduction in demand for our Australian-built cars led by a sustained high Australian dollar that it has been forced to reduce its workforce at Holden Vehicle Operations (HVO) in Adelaide by 170 positions with a voluntary separation program, which is in line with the Holden Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.…

Holden Export Daytona Bound

Holden has recently announced that the Commodore will be returning to North American showrooms towards the end of 2013 with the VF Commodore being sold as the Chevrolet SS performance sedan. It was also announced that the Chevrolet SS will be entered in the NASCAR Sprint Cup debuting at the Daytona 500. GM President of…