Holden Releases Captiva SUV 60th Anniversary Edition

General Motor’s Australian subsidiary Holden is continuing its 60th anniversary celebrations with the introduction of a special edition version Captiva SUV (rebadged version of the European Chevrolet Captiva). Based on the Captiva LX trim, the 60th Anniversary Special Edition gets a series of standard features.

These include 18-inch alloys, a 7-inch driver information display & in-dash DVD player, silver painted skid plate, fog lamp inserts, roof rails & door handles, new black bezel headlamps, new tail lamps, a new front fascia and special ‘60th anniversary’ rear badge. The Captiva 60th Anniversary Special Edition is on sale 1 May and is priced from $43,990 AUD for the petrol variant and $44,990 AUD for the diesel variant. –Image gallery after the jump

Ford To Reopen Canadian Engine Plant in Windsor

According the official website of the Government of Ontario, Ford Motor Company will reopen its Essex engine plant in Windsor, thanks to a partnership between the Ontario government and the American automaker. Ontario is providing $17 million CAD to support Ford’s $170-million CAD investment for the new engine program in Windsor, thus paving the way for the return of about half of the 600 workers that where laid of last November.

“Thanks to Ford, workers can return to the jobs they take pride in. This is great news for Windsor families,” said Premier Dalton McGuinty. “Today marks a big win for Ford, for Ontario and, most importantly, for the hardworking people of Windsor,” said Economic Development and Trade Minister Sandra Pupatello.