But didn't GMH/Holden announce they will most likely be ceasing production in Australia in 2016???
No, They have two production lines that will continue after 2016. That is why they got the $$ everyone seems to be in a twist over. Same as Toyota to develop the Hybrid Camry. $$ to Ford seems a lost cause, as the 4 cylinder Falcon seems to have flopped, as good a vehicle as it is.
One is committed to the Cruz, the other is yet to to be determined. It may be a SUV for sale across Asia. They have also said that there may be an opportunity for the factory to continue producing small runs of special vehicles (like the Caprice Police Pack and the Ute) depending on sales.
We need to get used to the Malibu becoming the next Commodore, FWD as it is. The platform is nearly the same size, and internal dimensions similar.
Government subsidies to Vehicle manufacturers are par for the course across the world. Keeps associated industry going, and preserves technoligical skills in the country concerned. Once theyre gone, theyre gone.
