<P> Holden , formerly known as General Motors - Holden , is an Australian automobile importer and former automobile manufacturer with its headquarters in Port Melbourne , Victoria . The company was founded in 1856 as a saddlery manufacturer in South Australia . In 1908 it moved into the automotive field , becoming a subsidiary of the United States - based General Motors ( GM ) in 1931 , when the company was renamed General Motors - Holden 's Ltd . It was renamed Holden Ltd in 1998 , and General Motors - Holden in 2005 . </P>
<P> Holden , formerly known as General Motors - Holden , is an Australian automobile importer and former automobile manufacturer with its headquarters in Port Melbourne , Victoria . The company was founded in 1856 as a saddlery manufacturer in South Australia . In 1908 it moved into the automotive field , becoming a subsidiary of the United States - based General Motors ( GM ) in 1931 , when the company was renamed General Motors - Holden 's Ltd . It was renamed Holden Ltd in 1998 , and General Motors - Holden in 2005 . </P>
when did holden start making cars in australia
when did holden start making cars in australia
1908
1908