Hot on the heels of announcing the closure of Australian manufacturing operations by 2017, GM-subsidiary Holden has decided to keep it’s Lang Lang engineering and test facility open and operational.
Although cynics have labelled the move nothing more than a marketing stunt – especially in view of the sales crash since the announced manufacturing retreat – it remains a firm vote of confidence by a multinational for Australia’s engineering capability.
As far as we are concerned at All Torque, any level of investment in the Australian automotive sector by manufacturers is welcome. The Lang Lang facility has already played a significant part in Australia’s automotive history. Remaining operational means that it can also play a role into the future, possibly for more manufacturers.
Lang Lang History
The first Holdens to be put through their paces at the Lang Lang facility were FCs back in 1958, although the majority of future work will be in ensuring GM’s imported offerings are suitable for Australian conditions.
Nearly every Australian family has a Holden story to tell. This video gives an insight into “Australia’s Driving Future” from the ’50s.
