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Holden Confirm Last Day Of Local Commodore Production

The Holden Commodore, as we know it, will die October 20, 2017. While the Commodore name will live on with an imported model but the last Australian-made example will roll of the production line in Elizabeth, South Australia in October, two y


The Holden Commodore, as we know it, will die October 20, 2017.

While the Commodore name will live on with an imported model but the last Australian-made example will roll of the production line in Elizabeth, South Australia in October, two years after Holden announced plans to end local manufacturing. The first Australian-made Holden, the 48-215, went into production in November 1948.

Richard Phillips, executive director of manufacturing, confirmed the date today, saying it would bring closure to the remaining production lining employees.”‹

"While this confirmation isn't a surprise for anyone and we've been working toward this for nearly four years, we can now confirm the actual date for our people and our suppliers. Putting our people first and foremost has always been our highest priority," Phillips said.

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