GMInsideNews Forums - Crushed By Corolla, Holden Looks Ahead For Commodore

Change in Car-Buying Habits Downunder


For years the top-selling car in Australia was either the Holden Commodore (a GM product) or the Ford Falcon (a Ford product -duh). Both of these cars are "full-size" rear-wheel drive models. Neither has an exact match in the US market, although the Pontiac GTO is based on the 2-door Commodore.

The Toyota Corrolla just upset the apple cart by taking the Australian sales lead in September. Given high gasoline prices, it's not likely that the traditional "domestics" will gain market share soon.

I think this matter requires further research. Therefore if anyone wants to pay me to go to Australia to look into it further, please contact me, and I'll give you specific payment instructions.


GMInsideNews Forums - Crushed By Corolla, Holden Looks Ahead For Commodore