Holden New Zealand is offering relief at the fuel pumps with an initiative that will provide a one dollar per litre fuel subsidy for new Holden customers.

Private customers who purchase any new Holden before 31 December 2008 will enjoy a one dollar per litre fuel subsidy on petrol or diesel for up to 28,000 kilometres, or two years whichever comes first.

Holden New Zealand Managing Director, Simon Carr, said the one dollar subsidy will help Holden customers with high petrol costs.

“Fuel prices impact everyone regardless of the size of the car so we have ensured that the one dollar fuel subsidy is available across Holden’s entire range, so that the benefits are as widely available as possible,” Mr Carr said.

Savings will vary depending on the vehicle’s fuel consumption and is calculated over 28,000 kilometres, which is the distance travelled by the typical New Zealander in a two year period.

New Holden customers will access their subsidy through a Caltex StarCash Card that will be loaded with the total subsidy amount.