Holden Commodore future in doubt as General Motors axes its US twin

The future of the Holden Commodore is in doubt, likely to come to an unceremonious end about 12 months from now, bringing down the curtain on a tumultuous 42-year run. The end of the road for the Holden Commodore now seems certain following the shock announcement in the US overnight that its identical twin, the Buick Regal, will be phased out next year due to weak sales driven by a buyer shift to SUVs.