Holden Is Gone… So Why Is This Happening?

They said Holden was dead… but what if they were wrong? After General Motors shut down Holden in 2020, many believed the story had come to an end. But across North America — and around the world — something very different was happening. This isn’t just one video… it’s a full story. Watch the full Holden series here:    • They Said Holden Was Dead   In Part 1 of this series, Gary from Maxximum Motors explores the truth behind the idea that “Holden is dead,” diving into the brand’s rich history and its deep cultural significance in Australia. From there, we follow the rise of a passionate and growing Holden community in North America — built through social media, shared experiences, and a love for cars that refuse to be forgotten. Featuring: Footage and photos from Holden meets across North America Exclusive clips from events like Outback in the Midwest and Holden Extravaganza A personal look at Gary’s journey and the evolution of his Pontiac G8 into an HSV E2 Clubsport R8 replica build. Special cameos from some of the most dedicated members of the Holden community This episode is about more than cars. It’s about community. It’s about connection. And it’s about the human spirit of adventure that brings people together — no matter where they are in the world. Whether you're in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, or beyond… if you live and breathe these cars, this one is for you. 👉 They said Holden was dead… …but the story is far from over. 🔑 KEYWORDS holden, holden cars, pontiac g8, chevy ss, holden commodore, hsv, holden community, australian cars, outback in the midwest, holden extravaganza, gm holden, car culture, automotive community, maxximum motors, pontiac g8 build, holden north america 00:00 Intro 01:11 Pulling the plug 01:26 Holden in Australian culture 01:53 Holden V8 Supercars 02:19 500 Holden's in a guys backyard! 02:39 The rise of social media 03:46 My personal journey 04:03 Outback cars n coffee 04:20 Get yer plates! 04:23 Outback mass exodus 05:06 Outback burnouts for breakfast! 06:36 Community 07:21 Imposter! 07:54 You won an F'n ute! 08:13 The spirit of adventure 09:22 One final thought 09:51 Tune in next week 10:05 Leave a comment 10:13 Outro