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 […]
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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 […]
Vauxhall launches VXR8 GTS, UK version of HSV GTS
Vauxhall in the UK has just announced the GTS version of its VXR8, effectively introducing the Aussie HSV GTS super sedan in Europe. Up until now the British GM arm only stocked the VXR8, which is essentially a rebadged and slightly revised version of our HSV Clubsport R8. The new […]
HSV Clubsport R8 25th anniversary edition on sale from $73,290
Aussie muscle car fans will be excited to hear HSV is introducing a new Clubsport R8 25th anniversary limited edition to pay tribute to the first Clubsport launched in 1990. The Clubsport nameplate has gone on to become one of the most prominent names in Australian car culture, and has […]
2016 HSV GTS series II getting even more power – rumour
Sources within Holden Special Vehicles have hinted to Fairfax media that the 2016 HSV GTS series II is set for a power increase, coinciding with the VF Commodore series 2 launch later this year. This is in line with the SS expected to receive the 6.2-litre engine from the export-spec […]
HSV Senator Signature vs Volvo S60 Polestar: track test (video)
SPECS DRIVE VERDICT These two might not seem like the most appropriate vehicles to compare, but they do follow a similar set of values and offer very similar performance. Think of it as a luxury V8-Supercars-for-the-road comparison. The HSV Senator Signature and the Volvo S60 Polestar deliver performance, practicality and […]
Video: 2015 HSV Senator vs Volvo S60 Polestar – drag race
It’s the age-old contest; turbo versus V8. The HSV Senator Signature and Volvo S60 Polestar might not seem like direct competitors, but out on the track in the world of V8 Supercars, the origins of these two are in a very close battle. It turns out, the road-going counterparts are […]