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July 07, 2018

Back in time: When Commodore, Equinox went into the black

July 07, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Back in time: When Commodore, Equinox went into the black

Holden’s Commodore and Equinox have yet to come up to speed in petrol form. Will the diesel editions razz up their sales potential?

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July 07, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
diesel
March 04, 2018

Back in time - Holden Commodore ZB: How good the Aussie Euro?

March 04, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Back in time -  Holden Commodore ZB: How good the Aussie Euro?

Opportunity to drive the latest Commodore on New Zealand roads has finally arrived.

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March 04, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Opel, Holden NZ
November 18, 2017

Holden Equinox: A whole new day

November 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Holden Equinox: A whole new day

Holden’s new entry into the mid-size crossover scene is here in force. But how much strength does it add to a well-subscribed scene?

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November 18, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Equinox
June 19, 2017

Holden Astra sedan: Pair pressure

June 19, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Holden Astra sedan: Pair pressure

The Astra hatch now has a sedan alternate. But how much familial feeling is there really?

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Astra
November 12, 2016

Holden Astra: Euro cachet with Aussie spin

November 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Holden Astra: Euro cachet with Aussie spin

Anyone out there still interested in a mainstream hatchback with no small amount of flair? We drive the new Astra, now being pitched as a ‘premium sports’ offer, ahead of its local release.

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November 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
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Astra
September 27, 2016

Holden Colorado: Only soft on the inside

September 27, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Holden Colorado: Only soft on the inside

Does the see-me-out update for the Colorado leave Holden's biggest rig setting the pace or simply catching up?

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September 27, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Colorado
March 15, 2016

Holden Spark: Heightened state of 'appiness'

March 15, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Holden Spark: Heightened state of 'appiness'

Holden’s new city hatch can be considered the ultimate mobile app – a significant part of the appeal is its smartphone-friendliness. It’s not bad to drive, either.

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March 15, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Spark
October 10, 2015

VF2 SSV Redline – brilliance with a touch of bogan hunter

October 10, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
VF2 SSV Redline – brilliance with a touch of bogan hunter

The performance edition heading the last blast VF2 Commodore line reminds that brand intention is not to allow Australia’s final edition of its homebuilt car to fade away quietly.

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October 10, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Commodore
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