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During the Second World War (1939-1945), GM-H produced more than 30,000 vehicle bodies for Australian and US forces, as well as field guns, aircraft, aeroplane and marine engines. When the war ended, the company was forced to revamp its manufacturing for production of civilian cars. This proved to be an important milestone for Holden. The Australian Government had been interested in the idea of an Australian mass produced motor vehicle since the mid-1930s, but this would not become a reality for over a decade. On 29 November 1948, Prime Minister Ben Chifley unveiled the first Holden 48-215, which became affectionately known as 'the FX'. The car was an immediate success and Holden could not satisfy demand quickly enough. Eighteen thousand people had signed up and paid their deposit without even having seen the vehicle.

"GM Holden and Victoria Police have joined forces to design 20 striking SS Commodores to help reduce the road toll and increase road safety during the Easter period. The state-of-the-art SMART cars (Special Mobile Anti- Road Toll Cars) are visually bold Ignition-coloured Holden SS Commodores, designed to provide maximum visibility on roads during peak periods."

Older children are anxious to get rid of their "booster seat" status when it comes to driving with Mom and Dad. If your child is taller than four feet, nine inches, he or she is eligible to use the regular seat and seat belt if
* The child can sit all the way back against the vehicle seat, with knees bent comfortably over the edge.
* The lap belt remains snugly across the bony areas of the lower hips/upper thighs (not the soft abdomen).
* The shoulder belt remains snugly positioned across the chest and collarbone.
* And whether they’re in a car seat, booster or using an adult seat belt, children are safest in the back seat.

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