ZB Commodore sales

[Smitty]

Pity GM can't do the same.

.. we wish!
pity is these blokes in Port Melbourne couldn't arrange a booze up in a brewery

[whitels1ss]

.. we wish!
pity is these blokes in Port Melbourne couldn't arrange a booze up in a brewery

I think that they are just puppets with their strings being pulled back from USA.

[Smitty]

I think that they are just puppets with their strings being pulled back from USA.

having worked there.. and seen the various approval processes (even been involved in them) there is an element of truth in that
but
Holden still have to put up a business case for any new product (or product changes) and it seems to me that there is a yawning gulf
.... a great disconnect between what Holden see the Australian car market as and what it really is

and I think the realisation is slowly starting to sink in that they have got in wrong BIG TIME. Witness the sudden departure of their executive
director of marketing last week

and I know the dealer council is up in arms about the 'lack of direction' in respect of Holden product.

[SASLS1]

You could tell Holden were desperate, when they let the media drive the Insigniadore test vehicles still covered in camo back in Oct 2016... WTF Holden...

No other car manufacturers to my knowledge, has ever let the media drive a pre-release test vehicle, take close up exterior (camo livery) and interior pictures (dash still covered with covers)... and think this is good / smart Marketing Strategy...

It's Totally Moronic and Retarded!!!... WTF were they thinking....

You stop production of one of your best selling vehicles...

Then try and force people to buy a imported product that no body wants...

Then you can't work out why the show rooms are full of crickets... and not a consumer in sight...

Zero Management Accountability as usual...

[Smitty]

can see what Ford is doing here
only throw the best performing versions into our market .. re the Focus and Fiesta

nice guess (by me )

FORD Australia has officially launched its Ford Performance subbrand
with the announcement of its return to the Supercars racing series
in 2019 and now the launch of the Fiesta ST in next-generation guise....
but the company says it will not commit dedicated showroom space to its
gofast models.
Instead, Ford Australia will democratise availability of its
Performance range – including the Mustang coupe and convertible set
for a facelift mid-year, the flagship Ranger Raptor, Focus ST and RS
small hatchbacks and Fiesta ST light car – across its dealer network

from yesterdays 'GoAuto News'



ps... WTF does democratise mean?

[QIKMIK]

I was at my local dealer today checking out spare part prices and walked past a new VXR. Had a quick look around. Opened the door and looked inside.

Have been washing my hands ever since. Help me, please.....it won't wash off

Mick

[SASLS1]

ps... WTF does democratise mean?

Make available to everyone...

You be able to buy any of the Ford Performance range at any Ford Dealer, not just select performance dealers...

[Pickles]

Make available to everyone...

You be able to buy any of the Ford Performance range at any Ford Dealer, not just select performance dealers...

Yes, and "Ford Performance" being available through Aussie Dealers should/could be VERY exciting for, certainly Mustang owners anyway, as, there is potentially a MASSIVE amount of stuff available for that car.
Pickles.

[BLACKVE]

still haven't seen a zb on the road yet,

Did see a new camry, far out the ugly stick got used

[BLACK 346]

still haven't seen a zb on the road yet,

Did see a new camry, far out the ugly stick got used

Same, not one.

And yes, how good do they make the Camry look on TV and in pictures, then in the flesh hard to describe how you get a car to look that bad.

[whitels1ss]

I saw a new Calais on the road & it didn't look anything like a Holden to me.
I was guessing it was some new Korean model until I read the badges.

https://www.motoring.com.au/holden-c...review-111097/

[Jag530G]

I saw a ZB driving up Brunswick St New Farm last Thursday. Pretty anonymous on the road. Shows the problem really. If you want an anonymous FWD 4/6cyl passenger car why wouldn’t you buy a Camry with the reliability, resale and manufacturer commitment? Massive, massive discounts are surely in the near future to shift these off the lot. I’ll go further and predict Holden will abandon the Commodore by the end of next year at the absolute latest. Evidently Peugeot are making Holden pay more for the cars than what GM-Opel were pricing them at. The only mid size sedans people want are Mazda 6s and Camrys.

Cheers, Matthew

[whitels1ss]

If you want an anonymous FWD 4/6cyl passenger car why wouldn’t you buy a Camry
The only mid size sedans people want are Mazda 6s and Camrys.

Cheers, Matthew

Personally, I would pick a Mazda 6 or Mazda 3 if size wasn't an issue.

[whitels1ss]

Seat belt recall.....

ZB Commodore recalled for worries over seatbelts

Fears that safety belts could fail in the brand new Holden ZB Commodore has led to the issuing of an urgent recall.

The Motor Industry Association says it has identified a condition where the rear left and right seatbelts may not have been installed correctly.

This may have happened when the vehicle was manufactured.

If the vehicle is in a collision the seatbelts may not operate as designed, and could lead to serious injury.

The MIA says the rear centre seat belt is not affected.

It's urging people to contact their local Holden dealers to deal with the issue.



https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/new...over-seatbelts

[Jag530G]

Seat belt recall.....

ZB Commodore recalled for worries over seatbelts

Fears that safety belts could fail in the brand new Holden ZB Commodore has led to the issuing of an urgent recall.

The Motor Industry Association says it has identified a condition where the rear left and right seatbelts may not have been installed correctly.

This may have happened when the vehicle was manufactured.

If the vehicle is in a collision the seatbelts may not operate as designed, and could lead to serious injury.

The MIA says the rear centre seat belt is not affected.

It's urging people to contact their local Holden dealers to deal with the issue.



https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/new...over-seatbelts

No drama, no one’s bought one so no one’s in danger...