Country of Origin

[Pterodactyl_imp]

I guess in the age of the multi national it is inevitable that "national pride" may be bruised. After all if the Holden is not made in Australia, by Australians, for Australian conditions, how can it be considered our "national car"? This thinking prevailed here, and perhaps still prevails, despite the fact that GMH was the parent company. But GMH couldn't stand the pain any more so our Holdens are now made elsewhere. Pride hurt? Yes. But sinister? No. Unless an element of parochialism is injected. And, sadly, it often is.

What do I get when I buy a new Mini Cooper? Multi-national vehicle I suppose. A long way from Coventry.

Cheers