It’s the end of an era for the classic Commodore. It held the title of Australia's best-selling car for 15 years but Holden now says it will no longer sell the much-loved automobile from next year.

The company said in a statement on Tuesday it would “retire” the ZB Commodore along with its BK Astra in 2020.

Holden’s interim chairman and managing director Kristian Aquilina said the decision to retire the Commodore nameplate had “not been taken lightly by those who understand and acknowledge its proud heritage”.

“The large sedan was the cornerstone of Australian and New Zealand roads for decades,” he said.