Holden has stormed into the mild hot hatch segment with this, the first-ever Barina RS. As the name suggests, this car is looking to impress with sporty details, plenty of equipment, and extra zing with the beefiest engine ever fitted to the local nameplate. Although it’s a fresh badge for […]
Holden reviews
2014 Holden VF Commodore SV6 review (video)
Driving the latest iteration of the VF Commodore SV6 not long after Holden announced it would cease manufacturing cars in Australia is a bittersweet moment
HSV Gen-F GTS review (video)
Fist fights usually start with an argument. Voices rise with some yelling, followed by a bit of pushing and shoving. HSV has decided to do things a bit differently with the new Gen-F GTS. Its walked right up to Ford, pointed out the FPV GT…
2014 Holden Cruze SRi-V review (video)
Although it’s not specifically regarded as a ‘hot hatch’, the 2014 Holden Cruze SRi-V is as close as it gets for the local GM showroom. The recent model update sees the introduction of a more powerful 1.6 turbo engine, as well as big steps up in quality and equipment in […]
2014 Holden Malibu CDX review (video)
Over the years we’ve seen quite a few different mid-sized Holdens come and go, but none look as striking or drive as good as the 2014 Holden Malibu CDX. We’ve just road tested the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel model, and, for $35,990, it presents quite the package. The Malibu might be new […]
2014 Holden VF Calais V V8 Sportwagon review (video)
The 2014 Holden VF Calais V V8 Sportwagon has to be one of the coolest performance/luxury wagons on sale. Featuring a 260kW V8 under the bonnet, a spacious interior, and more technology than any other Australian-made car, this is a workhorse that’s ready for the family workload. For the first […]
HSV Gen-F Clubsport R8 SV review (video)
With 340kW up front, a six-speed manual transmission in the middle, and a tight rear-wheel drive system at the back, it’s near impossible to not have a grin on your face when driving the new…
2014 Holden VF Commodore SS review (video)
The humble SS Commodore has been around for over 30 years now. Does the 2014 Holden VF Commodore SS carry on the nameplate with pride and pedigree? Here we have what could be the bargain performance sedan of the decade; a bog-standard (aside from a $500 optional rear spoiler) VF […]