HSV has given the strongest indication yet that a hotted-up version of the next, imported Commodore will indeed be part of its future lineup and that it intends to continue doing the design and finishing work at the Clayton, Victoria workshop. Holden Special Vehicles currently only offers rejigged performance versions […]
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Top-spec 2017 Chevrolet Malibu to debut new 9-speed auto
In the race for more ratios, GM is installing a new nine-speed automatic in the top line Chevy Malibu Premier – a car based on the same E2XX platform as the next Opel Insignia (and possible Holden Commodore). The transmission is the result of a collaboration with Ford. The two […]
Holden Cruze-A9X mashup would make a ripping sendoff
As you may have noticed, Holden will be erasing the Australia-made Cruze this year without much fanfare or a hyped-up special edition, like it’s assembly line brother, the Commodore. The best we can probably hope for is the Z-Series. That hasn’t stopped master car manipulator Nik||Digi-Kustoms from having a crack […]
2017 Holden Trailblazer confirmed as Colorado 7 replacement
Holden Australia has just confirmed the 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer will go on sale in Australia as a Holden, and that it will keep the international Trailblazer badge. The Trailblazer has been the overseas version of our Colorado 7. It’s essentially the same vehicle, albeit with different badges and some minor […]
Holden confirms new-look 2017 Colorado, Chevrolet version revealed
Holden has confirmed the new Colorado will go on sale in Australia later this year, with the reveal of the 2017 Chevrolet-badged version in Brazil giving us a clear indication of the local model’s new-look design. The 2017 Colorado in Chevrolet form previews more technology and the fresh design that […]
2016 Holden Commodore Black Edition announced
In a first of many suspected to be on the way this year to send off one of Australia’s most iconic nameplates, Holden has introduced the Commodore Black Edition based on the VFII. The Black editions are very similar to other dark-themed editions launched in the industry. In the Commodore’s […]
Holden announces Trax Active, Colorado 7 Trailblazer, Colorado Storm specials
Holden has released a number of sporty special editions to spice up the range, based on the Trax compact SUV, the Colorado 7, and the Colorado ute. Starting with the Trax, Holden is giving it the name Trax Active. It’s based on the LS but it comes with added features […]
Jaguar XF, Skoda Superb, Kia Sportage, Holden Spark receive 5-star ANCAP rating
A bunch of new-model vehicles have passed ANCAP’s stringent crash testing standards, via Euro NCAP, including the latest Jaguar XF, Skoda Superb, Kia Sportage, and the new Holden Spark. Starting with the Jaguar, the XF is one of the most expensive vehicles ANCAP/Euro NCAP has tested. Up until now though […]