Holdens

Holdens is a plural term that may refer to several related topics connected with the name Holden. It can denote multiple individuals who bear the surname Holden, or multiple vehicles and models produced under the Holden automotive marque.

Holden is an English-origin surname. It appears in various historical records and modern contexts, borne by many people across English-speaking countries, as well as in fiction and place-names. The surname is used broadly and does not point to a single figure.

Holden is also the name of an Australian automobile marque and former subsidiary of General Motors. The company began in the 19th century as a saddlery business in Adelaide and later expanded into car manufacturing after World War II, with its first mass-produced car released in 1948. As GM's Australian subsidiary, Holden produced a wide range of models, including the Commodore, Kingswood, and Barina, and played a key role in the Australian automotive industry for decades. In 2017, Holden ceased local vehicle production, and in 2021 GM retired the Holden brand in Australia and New Zealand, shifting its Australian operations toward importing GM vehicles under other brands.

The term Holdens is commonly used to refer to multiple Holdens in context, whether referring to people with the Holden surname or to a collection of Holden vehicles.