Despite ongoing doubts over the future of Holden in South Australia, gaffe-prone Labor Government Minister Kenyon uses a Toyota as his chauffeured-driven vehicle.

Mr Kenyon’s choice of chauffeured-driven vehicle is a “pimped out” black Toyota Prado 4WD, rather than a locally-made Holden.

Shadow Minister for Industry and Trade Steven Marshall said he was disappointed that Mr Kenyon had made a conscious decision to not support local jobs and the local manufacturing industry.

Premier Weatherill must be embarrassed by today’s revelation considering the doubts that have been surrounding Holden and the local car manufacturing industry over the last few weeks,” Mr Marshall said.

“I call on Mr Kenyon to tell Holden workers and South Australians why he has chosen to use a Toyota vehicle, rather than a locally-made Holden.

“What’s wrong with a Holden, Mr Kenyon?

“It is reasonable to expect that regional MPs would have a 4WD, however Mr Kenyon is not a regional MP.

“If Mr Kenyon’s reason for using a Toyota Prado is to take his children to official Ministerial functions, he needs to provide details of those functions.

“While it is hardly surprising that Mr Kenyon’s judgment has again been called into question, it is embarrassing that Premier Weatherill has allowed this to happen.

“What message does this send to Holden if Premier Weatherill’s Ministers are not even using locally-built Holden cars?

“Today’s relevation is symbolic of the Weatherill Government’s warped priorities and how out of touch Labor has become with the community.

"South Australins in Ramsay and Port Adelaide should not forget this when they go to the polls and vote on the 11th of February."