Comments on: Holden rumoured to be rethinking Barina http://www.motordude.com/holden-rumoured-to-be-rethinking-barina/ The latest car and auto news from Australia and the rest of the world Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:36:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Few surprises in 2007 Used Car Safety Ratings | Car news, views and pretty pictures. http://www.motordude.com/holden-rumoured-to-be-rethinking-barina/#comment-15 Few surprises in 2007 Used Car Safety Ratings | Car news, views and pretty pictures. Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:26:18 +0000 http://motordude.com/?p=13#comment-15 [...] It’s not really suprising to learn the light/small cars often have difficulty protecting their occupants, with around two thirds in the worst category. This includes two vehicles still on sale – the Daewoo Kalos (2003-2004), which is now badged as a Holden Barina, and the Hyundai Getz (2002-2005). This is now two strikes for the Holden Barina, following up its pathetic 2 star safety rating in the new car assessment program. If you’ve forgotten what the Barina looks like after a crash, you can revisit it here. [...] […] It’s not really suprising to learn the light/small cars often have difficulty protecting their occupants, with around two thirds in the worst category. This includes two vehicles still on sale – the Daewoo Kalos (2003-2004), which is now badged as a Holden Barina, and the Hyundai Getz (2002-2005). This is now two strikes for the Holden Barina, following up its pathetic 2 star safety rating in the new car assessment program. If you’ve forgotten what the Barina looks like after a crash, you can revisit it here. […]

]]> By: Australian Automobile Association slams car makers | Car news, views and pretty pictures. http://www.motordude.com/holden-rumoured-to-be-rethinking-barina/#comment-9 Australian Automobile Association slams car makers | Car news, views and pretty pictures. Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:59:12 +0000 http://motordude.com/?p=13#comment-9 [...] in conjunction with its poor ANCAP safety rating of two stars, it seems clear that the currently Australian model Barina will long be remembered as a toaster with [...] […] in conjunction with its poor ANCAP safety rating of two stars, it seems clear that the currently Australian model Barina will long be remembered as a toaster with […]

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