GM spent 88 years losing money on this iconic brand, only to sell it right before the cash came in
GM sold Opel to PSA Group in 2017 after decades of losses. Within a year, the new owner had achieved what Detroit couldn't in…
Opel STX Concept keeps the station wagon alive and well for the electric age
Opel's electric station wagon concept hints at a bold new design direction for the next Astra, marking a departure from the brand's conventional past.
The exclusive true story is finally revealed
AutoExec Summary: Holden’s ambitious Super Ute program aimed to create an electric supercar that combined performance with the practicality of a ute. Initially conceived…
Dodge wants to take on the Mazda MX-5, Toyota GR86
AutoExec Summary: Dodge is considering re-entering the sports car market under new CEO Matt McAlear, focusing on an accessible model rather than a high-end…
Father of Holden Monaro, VE Commodore retiring from GM after over 40 years
AutoExec Summary: Michael Simcoe, a prominent figure in Australian automotive history, is retiring from General Motors after 42 years, including nearly a decade as…
GM reveals the American Holden Commodore that never was
AutoExec Summary GM Design has revealed a concept for a next-generation Pontiac G8, designed in 2008 but never unveiled due to the brand’s closure…
Take cover! Freak storm sees drivers negotiate ‘rivers of hail’
AutoExec Summary: The recent hailstorm in Las Vegas, New Mexico, resulted in significant flooding, with reports of "rivers of hail" inundating the streets. Despite…
The car that killed Holden in Australia
A high-volume SUV may have provided short-term sales, but its reputation for being dated and unreliable ultimately hollowed out the Holden brand.
Trampoline filmed being driven on top of car down main road in the US
A Saturn SL was captured on video carrying a large, fully assembled trampoline on its roof while travelling down a US main road.
US driver shows how not to transport a trampoline
A video shows a driver transporting a large, fully assembled trampoline on the roof of a small sedan at low speeds.
2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo spied undisguised
A production-ready Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo has been spotted testing in the United States ahead of its expected debut early this year.
Brands axed by General Motors: A walk through history
From the rise of Holden to the disappearance of Pontiac, the history of General Motors is defined by a constant cycle of brand acquisition…
Holden once dreamt of putting a 450kW V12 into production
A lost era of Australian engineering saw plans to mate two V6 engines into a massive 7.2-litre V12 powerhouse.
GM to resurrect Hummer in EV form
Electric powertrains offer a way for General Motors to resurrect the Hummer nameplate without the high overheads of a dedicated retail network.
What can more than 380,000 songs tell us about cars?
A massive dataset of song lyrics reveals how automotive brands and transport methods feature in popular music across various genres.
Wounded lion: Holden’s struggle to stay alive – report
Declining sales and executive turnover are testing Holden's viability as the brand transitions from local manufacturing to a full importer.
Geneva show: Opel eyes new GT
A new Opel GT concept is expected to debut in Geneva, with Australian designers reportedly playing a key role in its development.
