The Australian motor industry may be given a new lease on life, if a number of proposals by different companies are realised. With a change in government, a falling Australian dollar, support from independent senators and component manufacturers, conditions are not as hostile as they were when the closure announcements […]
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2015 Holden Insignia VXR review (video)
Despite Opel’s best efforts to move metal in Australia the European manufacturer pulled out of the market after a short-lived stint from 2012 to 2013, leaving Holden an opportunity to obtain some of its vehicles. Built by GM’s European Opel brand in Germany, the Holden Insignia VXR enters the market […]
Walkinshaw announces W547 kit for 2016 Holden VFII Commodore
Holden fans will be excited to hear Walkinshaw Performance has just developed an extreme upgrade package for the 2016 VF II Commodore SS and some HSV models. The company isn’t stuffing around with this one, not that it ever does stuff around. It has come up with the most powerful […]
Are fake wheels safe? Holden & Mercedes team up to find out
Holden and Mercedes-Benz Australia recently teamed up to test fake (non-genuine) alloy wheels against the factory counterparts, showing disturbing results. The two companies used Holden’s Lang Lang Proving Ground for the testing, with a Holden test driver behind the wheel. A Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake was used. The […]
Irmscher plans upgrade package for 2016 Opel Astra
Irmscher is planning a neat upgrade package for the 2016 Opel Astra (soon-to-be Holden Astra), including enhancements for styling and performance. The 2016 Opel Astra was revealed earlier this year, showcasing a more modern design, reduced weight, and updated powertrain options. It’s expected to be quite an attractive model when […]
Holden Colorado LS-X Limited Edition on sale from $46,490
Holden is launching yet another special edition of the Colorado ute. This time, it’s called the LS-X Limited Edition, and it brings a number accessories to the mix as standard. The local GM arm has fitted the LS-X with a number of popular accessories as standard, boosting value by over […]
Irmscher develops ‘is3 Bandit’, based on Opel Insignia OPC
The Opel Insignia OPC, called the Holden Insignia VXR in Australia, is the recipient of a new tuning project announced by renowned German tuner Irmscher. It’s called the Insignia is3 Bandit. In standard form the top Insignia model comes with a 2.8-litre turbo V6 producing 239kW and 435Nm. Thanks to […]
2016 HSV GEN-F2 range on sale in October, 400kW LSA for Clubsport
Following the announcement of the Holden Commodore VF II, HSV has now announced the 2016 series 2 ‘GEN-F2’ range. First off, the GTS doesn’t receive any power upgrades as initially rumoured. It keeps the same LSA 6.2-litre supercharged V8 producing 430kW and 740Nm. The GTS does get some styling updates […]