If you like both classic Holden’s and 4x4s, then this yellow beast will be of interest you. It combines the coolness of a Holden Sandman van with the off-road ability of a 4×4, and will no doubt turn more heads than your usual retro Holden. Meet the 1976 Holden HJ […]
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2014 Holden Captiva 5 LT review (video)
The current Holden Captiva 5 is one of the older propositions in the popular and very demanding small SUV segment. It’s made by GM Daewoo in South Korea and has been around in almost the same form since 2006. Can it still hold it with the modern newcomers? Holden is […]
Holden boss Gerry Dorizas resigns after 7 months
Holden chairman and managing director Gerry Dorizas has resigned after just seven months on the job. Dorizas took over the helm just after Holden announced it was closing down local manufacturing in 2017. Despite the setback in Holden’s future plans, General Motors is predictably staying confident in the local brand […]
Red Bull creates one-off Holden VF Sandman V8 Supercar
Red Bull Racing Australia has today unveiled what it calls the Tribute Edition Sandman loosely based on the Holden VF Commodore. It’s built to celebrate the surfing culture in Australia and the 40th anniversary of the famous Holden panelvan. Red Bull’s own Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes pulled the covers […]
Holden introduces Barina ‘Trio’ pack for CD hatch
Holden has just announced a new ‘Trio’ option pack for the Barina, combining three extras into one price for added value. The pack introduces Holden’s MyLink infotainment system to the Barina for the first time, allowing drivers to access the in-car digital radio apps such as Pandora, Stitcher, and TuneIn, […]
Chris Harris in Australia test driving HSV GTS Maloo
Popular car journalist come YouTube celebrity Chris Harris is in Australia right now testing out the new 430kW HSV GTS Maloo. Wheels Magazine announced via Facebook this morning that it was going to be engaging in some wheel-spinning activity with the Englishman, commenting, “We’re on the way to pick up […]
Fully electric Holden Barina on the way in 2017?
Word out of Detroit is that General Motors is planning to expand its electric vehicle (EV) lineup by introducing a long-range Chevrolet Sonic (Barina) in the next few years. GM global product chief Mark Reuss has confirmed the company is working on a new EV. According to an Automotive News […]
2015 HSV Gen-F range on sale in November from $59,990
In under a week after the 2015 Holden VF Commodore makes its debut, Holden’s performance arm, HSV, has announced the 2015 lineup which goes on sale next month. It’s good news for power-hungry fans, as all models come with some output increases. The entry-level Clubsport and Maloo get a bi-modal […]