HSV has indicated it will have a post-2017 presence, consisting of modified, imported vehicles instead of the predominantly local offerings it has been known for since inception in 1987. Only a handful of HSVs have been imported, including the unloved HSV Jackaroo and VXR. These were the only times the […]
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2016 HSV GTS GEN-F2 review (video)
It saddens us to say this but reviewing the 2016 HSV GTS GEN-F2 will probably be the last time we test an Australian V8 sedan with over 400kW. Let’s go over it one last time to help mourn the upcoming loss. There are plenty of rumours floating around surrounding the […]
Video: 2016 HSV GTS review – first impressions (POV)
We’re testing the 2016 HSV GTS for what will probably be the last time, unless rumours of the GTS-R come to fruition. It’s going to be a sad day when this friendly giant goes out of production. The GTS is the flagship sports car in the HSV range, and indeed […]
Last hurrah HSV ‘GTS-R’ to get LS9 Corvette ZR1 engine – rumour
A rumour is spreading at the moment, suggesting Holden’s last hurrah will be equipped with the supercharged V8 from none other than the Corvette ZR1. Yep, according to a News Corp report GM in the US has apparently approved the production of a Commodore powered by the 6.2-litre supercharged V8 […]
HSV to continue on after Commodore production ceases – report
HSV has given the strongest indication yet that a hotted-up version of the next, imported Commodore will indeed be part of its future lineup and that it intends to continue doing the design and finishing work at the Clayton, Victoria workshop. Holden Special Vehicles currently only offers rejigged performance versions […]
2016 HSV Gen-F GTS-R edges closer to reality; trademark found
We know Ford is planning to introduce XR6 and potentially XR8 Sprint special editions, and now it looks like the rivals from Holden’s HSV arm could be planning a GTS-R last hurrah. General Motors has filed a trademark for the GTSR name. Records of the trademark application can be found […]
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 […]
HSV Gen-F ‘GTS-R’ special edition to be last hurrah – rumour
Remember the HSV GTS-R? A new version is rumoured to be on the way, set to stand in as the last hurrah for the Gen-F HSV for the close off of Holden Commodore production. Rumours are heating up online, suggesting the last model will be a very limited edition version […]