In a throwback to the 1980’s police BT1 ‘interceptors’, HDT has come up with its own take on the highway pursuit vehicles; the 2012 HDT Interceptor. It joins a long list of VE Retro cars produced by HDT. The new HDT Interceptor has been built to celebrate the 50th anniversary […]
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HSV GTS 25th Anniversary Edition revealed
HSV has revealed the new HSV GTS 25th Anniversary Edition it plans on unveiling at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney later this month. Just 125 examples will be made, each coming with $7500 in added features at just a $2000 premium over the normal GTS. Power comes […]
HSV MY12.5 range – ClubSport and Maloo return, R8 models uprated to 325kW
In the lead up to Holden Special Vehicles’ (HSV) 25th anniversary, the Aussie performance car manufacturer has released details on its MY12.5 range. The new range sees ClubSport and Maloo added back into the line up after they were dropped, as well as some new options and power revisions. New […]
Past Blast: 2008-2009 HSV W427
When 6.2 litres of HSV’s latest muscle isn’t enough, the only other option you have is to look to the 2008-2009 limited edition 7.0-litre animal, the HSV W427. The HSV W427 is still to this day the fastest, most powerful Australian-made road car ever sold. The inspiration for this wild […]
For sale: 1980 Holden VC Commodore restored with 500hp LS3 engine
Up for sale on eBay is this 1980 Holden VC Commodore. It has been given new life thanks to a ground up rebuild, with new suspension, interior, paint and panels, and its greatest asset, a brand new crate 6.2-litre LS3 engine from the General (this same engine can be found […]
Top 10 performance station wagons (2012)
The handy station wagon; we love them here in Australia. Almost everyone has resorted to one, whether it was for a camping trip, picking up a new TV, or your first date – please spare us the details in the comments section below. Once seen as a boring soccer mum […]
HSV GTS in Forza Motorsport 4 February download pack
Creators of the Forza Motorsport 4 Xbox 360 game have introduced the 2011 HSV GTS in the Forza Motorsport 4 February download pack. Ten other new vehicles will be available for download, including the Audi Sport quattro S1. Each month, Forza Motorsport 4 game-goers have access to a range of […]
HSV Clubsport R8 SV-R Queensland Police vehicles unveiled
In conjunction with the Queensland Police Fleet Management Branch, Queensland Police Service has unveiled four HSV ClubSport R8 SV-R (Special Vehicle Response) vehicles. They feature power boosts and will be used for highway patrol duties this Christmas. The Christmas Road Safety Campaign hopes these new HSV Clubsport R8 SV-R additions […]