Monday, October 23, 2006
Holden group founder passes away
Ernest Holden, the founder of the Holden Group, has passed away.
Holden, who was 92, died at his home in Newbury on 12 October. He retired from the group in 1984 after starting his career as an apprentice motor technician in 1929 at the Reliance Garage in Norwich.
During the Second World War, Holden took control of the company and formed the Holden Group in 1960 with his son. Currently ranked 170 in the Motor Trader Top 200, the company’s franchises include Renault, Honda, Chrysler Jeep and Dodge and Renault vans.
DATED: 23.10.06
FEED: MT
Holden, who was 92, died at his home in Newbury on 12 October. He retired from the group in 1984 after starting his career as an apprentice motor technician in 1929 at the Reliance Garage in Norwich.
During the Second World War, Holden took control of the company and formed the Holden Group in 1960 with his son. Currently ranked 170 in the Motor Trader Top 200, the company’s franchises include Renault, Honda, Chrysler Jeep and Dodge and Renault vans.
DATED: 23.10.06
FEED: MT
