Holden, formerly General Motors-Holden, was an Australian subsidiary of General Motors. Founded in Adelaide in 1856 as a saddlery manufacturer, it moved into the automotive field in 1898 and became a General Motors subsidiary in 1931. It was an automobile manufacturer, importer and exporter that sold cars under its own marque in Australia, headquartered in Port Melbourne with major industrial operations in South Australia and Victoria. Its own models included the Commodore, Caprice and Ute. The 164-year-old company ceased trading at the end of 2020, having switched to solely importing vehicles in its final three years.
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Holden was founded in 1856 as a saddlery manufacturer at the corner of King William Street and Rundle Street in Adelaide, before moving into the automotive field in 1898.
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The 164-year-old company ceased trading at the end of 2020, having switched to solely importing vehicles in its final three years.
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Holden, formerly known as General Motors-Holden, was an Australian subsidiary company of General Motors.
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Holden, formerly known as General Motors-Holden, was an Australian subsidiary company of General Motors.
Founded By: James Alexander Holden, Article body: founded-by
In 1852, James Alexander Holden emigrated to South Australia from Walsall, Staffordshire, England and, in 1856, established J.
Founded By: Sir Edward Wheewall Holden, Article body: founded-by
Edward Holden, James's grandson, joined the firm in 1905 with an interest in automobiles.
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Led By: Sir Edward Wheewall Holden, Article body: led-byQuote, Led By: Sir Edward Wheewall Holden, Article body: led-by
Holden was appointed executive chairman of directors and joint managing director of General Motors-Holden's Ltd.
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