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There are still manufacturers building actual cars in Asia and Europe but a couple of previously mentioned U.S . based giants are heading away from that now it seems except for one or two icons of their brands that many can't realistically afford . So be it I suppose . Just how it is and guessing that making more and more big SUV's and pick up trucks are where the money is for them so they're pointing and prioritising that sort of vehicle at us. |
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Funny how a car built in Germany won't sell. But the German car built in South Africa seems to be selling in numbers. Funny how the badge sells.
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Commodore, it may be a good car or a bad car, BUT no one wants to buy one....
Got any VF Redlines left..... If only the new car had a V8
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Just look into your crystal ball ie. asia/american market and all will be revealed. The
buying public are absolutely fed up with the imported tripe GM have been serving up for the last 2 decades. There's only so much abuse, smoke and mirrors and charlatanic behaviour the public can take. Finally the skeleton has been let out of the closet.. ![]() |
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I have a problem with this: "Holden Stops Production ..."
It seems, from the various articles, it should say "Holden stops/cancels orders ..." The vehicles were being made at these plants for other markets aren't they ? - if so then will production actually stop ? if not then surely it is a GM or Pug decision to stop production based on (among other things) Holden cancelling their orders. I know it is pedantic |
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They were kidding themselves if they thought their forecasts were grounded in anything other than wishful thinking. Ditching the Commodore isn't what undermined them, look online at the level of hate for Captiva and Cruze from current/former owners. There's no picking yourself up from that. Once bitten, twice shy....
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It seems Holden management is asleep at the wheel..
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Ok cool I didn’t know they had him now... (sounds like it’s me who’s asleep at the wheel lol) hopefully he can sort it out... I’d like to see Holden stay for the long term... I’ve been passionate about Holden and Ford Australia because they are Australian (even though a) they are owned by a big us conpany and b) are just importers not manufacturers anymore). I’d like to see them both thrive!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Cheers hackney I’ve got that at home and haven’t had a chance to read it (subscriber to wheels and motor) I’ll check it out
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I got it I was taking the **** out of the 1/2 ****d mustang ford are putting forward as a falcon replacement
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They've stopped production of the "new Holden."
https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/hol...re-and-equinox |
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The sedans are south Africa. The coupe and wagon are Germany.
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Who cares>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>......... Dont want one wont buy one...
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Is there a technical reason why Holden can't get the overseas factory to simply build the ZB to include a V8 in the range?
Seems to me that if 30% of Commodore sales have traditionally been V8's ... Then that's 30% they could have a chance at getting back at least. |
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It was also sttated that they are selling 2017 models at the end of 2018 so i guess if holden survives the will jump straight to 2020 or 2021 models
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The fact that you see it like that with venom in your post says more about you and your own journey. suggest you just let it go mate and just enjoy a keeper Falcon like the rest of us I've actually driven a few of the new Mustangs and like them a lot especially the latest one. Last edited by jpd80; 19-10-2018 at 07:45 AM. |
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So its most probable Holden won't survive in it's current form, Commodore will eventually die, and Ford have announced it will cease production of passenger cars except Mustang and their SUV/truck lines.
Holden changing to Chevrolet in Australia anytime soon can't happen as they don't have a RHD platform. So the big question for Ford fans, what will those members with Falcons one day be replacing them with? Assuming Mustang / Camaro being two door does not fit your lifestyle. Move to an SUV model? Consider a Jap, Korean or Euro sedan or baby your Falcon so it lasts forever? |
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