So, we were planning on a comparison with the Calais V and the new Skoda Superb 206TSI. Both of which offer similar performance and at a similar price. However, Skoda cancelled our booking at the last minute. As we already had the Calais, and we’ve already reviewed it, we thought […]
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New Holden Astra, Trax, Barina confirmed for 2016-2017
In addition to announcing plans to import the full-size Acadia crossover, Holden has revealed facelifted versions of the Barina, Trax and TrailBlazer (formerly Colorado 7), and the new Astra in Australian spec. Starting with the TrailBlazer, it will go on sale in October, with a five-star ANCAP rating and styling […]
Holden Acadia confirmed as large SUV for 2018
Holden will be importing the US-designed GMC Acadia large SUV in 2018 as part of its new globally-sourced lineup, the company revealed today. The car was shown alongside the facelifted and renamed TrailBlazer (formerly Colorado 7) as well as the heavily revised new Trax and Barina. The forthcoming Astra has […]
Holden Trailblazer accidentally revealed with ANCAP result
The new Holden Trailblazer has been inadvertently revealed on ANCAP’s website, showing the Holden-badged Colorado 7 successor for the first time. The image was shown on the ANCAP website briefly before being replaced by a generic Holden logo. News of the Trailblazer receiving a five-star ANCAP safety rating is of […]
2017 Holden Colorado on sale in Australia from $29,490
Prices and local specs for the 2017 Holden Colorado have been announced for Australia, just ahead of its official market launch penned for September. As before, the Colorado is being offered in 4×2 and 4×4 guise, but in three main variant grades; the LS, LT, LTZ, and the top Z71. […]
Holden confirms next-gen Commodore for 2018 V8 Supercars
The all-new Commodore in 2018 will have a Supercars counterpart (currently called V8 Supercars) for fans to cheer on at the racetrack, as a three-year deal has been signed with Triple Eight Race Engineering. The successor to the VF Commodore-based race car will be unveiled for the 2018 season, when […]
2017 Holden Colorado gets 5-star ANCAP rating, all variants
The 2017 Holden Colorado hasn’t even hit the market, yet ANCAP gurus have already crashed it repeatedly to discovery its safety levels. In recent crash tests ANCAP found the new Colorado to be worthy of the full five-star rating. This applies to all body styles, bettering the outgoing model’s four-star […]
2017 Holden Colorado gets fine-tuned in Australia
Holden is promising the 2017 Colorado will be significantly more refined than its predecessor, thanks to a number of key improvements to noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels, some of which are the result of local testing. Holden says it has clocked up over 100,000km on Australian roads, influencing the […]