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2017 Vauxhall Insignia GSi quicker around Nurburgring than predecessor
The new Vauxhall Insignia GSi – which is almost the same as the flagship 2018 Holden Commodore VXR – has just set an impressive lap time around the Nurburgring, making it the quickest-ever factory Vauxhall to lap the...
Holden confirms OnStar 4G LTE technology coming in 2019
Holden has confirmed it will be introducing GM’s OnStar connectivity technology to the local showroom in 2019, setting new levels in security and safety with 4G LTE connectivity. OnStar was originally launched in North America...
2018 Holden Commodore VXR shows off sporty design at Frankfurt
The European version of the 2018 Holden Commodore VXR has been revealed at the Frankfurt motor show, carrying the nameplate Opel Insignia GSi. Vauxhall will adopt the same name for its version as well. Holden...
2018 Opel Astra OPC in the works, getting 300hp 1.6 turbo – report
The latest Opel Astra, which also forms the basis for the Holden Astra, has been on sale for well over a year now and there is yet to be a performance-oriented OPC version. However, it...
2018 Buick Regal RS revealed, previews next Commodore ‘SS’?
The first of what appear to be official pictures of the 2018 Buick Regal GS have hit the web, giving a strong indication of how a sporty 2018 Holden Commodore may look. The Buick Regal...
2017 Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R now on sale in UK, only 15 offered
More pictures have emerged of one of the last Australian-built HSV models to be sent to the United Kingdom, a Slipstream Blue VXR8 GTS-R. Just 15 examples will be sold under the Vauxhaull VXR8 GTS-R...
2018 Opel Insignia OPC wagon spotted, new Commodore ‘VXR’?
Opel has been spotted test driving a prototype version of what appears to be the new Insignia OPC performance model, in wagon form for the first time. This could make its way to Australia and...
2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 spotted, with (loud) LT5 DOHC V8? (video)
Chevrolet is back at the Nurburgring testing a prototype version of the new, 2018 Corvette C7 ZR1. Is it loud? You bet. It looks like GM had to fit a makeshift set of mufflers to...
2017 Opel Insignia/2018 Holden Commodore scores 5-star NCAP safety rating
As expected, the 2017 Opel Insignia has scored a full five-star crash rating after recent crash tests performed by Euro NCAP. This top score is likely to carry over for the local 2018 Holden Commodore...
2017 Opel Insignia Exclusive pack announced – Commodore potential?
The 2018 Holden Commodore’s European progenitor, the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, will be available with a premium brand-style personalisation program dubbed ‘Exclusive’. The choice of Insignia as the first ambassador of the Exclusive range suggests that this...
2018 Holden Commodore Supercar race car revealed
Holden has unveiled its next-generation Commodore Supercar racing car concept, which will compete in the 2018 Supercars Championship. The Supercars Championship (stupid name, we know) replaces V8 Supercars, allowing more engine choices and thus more...
Opel sale to PSA hits delays, production plans to be sorted
The sale of Opel and Vauxhall to PSA has hit a snag, with the employees at Opel’s Development centre in Russelheim, Germany, wanting some 7700 jobs guaranteed. The works council and IG Metall, which is...
