Hennessey Performance has released a package for the Chevrolet SS – the US version of the local Holden Commodore SS – called the HPE600. Output figures haven’t been released but judging by the ‘600’ we’re guessing it offers 600hp (450kW). The package comes with a high-flow induction and intercooler setup, […]
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HSV GTS police car announced, Australia’s most powerful
The NSW police highway patrol has just welcomed a new halo car to its fleet; a tweaked HSV Gen-F GTS. Although the car could potentially outrun quite a few would-be criminals, it will be used for demonstration purposes only. Joining vehicles such as the Porsche Panamera police car and previously […]
Video: Holden is “here to stay”, interesting design sketch revealed
Despite shutting down local manufacturing facilities and cutting up to 2900 jobs from the local industry, Holden has initiated a new marketing campaign to reiterate to fans than the brand is “here to stay”. From 2017, Holden dealerships will become official importers of GM products sourced from around the world. […]
Holden Commodore to be built in USA after 2017?
With the end of Holden manufacturing in Australia taking place in 2017, everyone has been wondering what is going to happen to the Commodore. Will it live on? Will it be the large rear-wheel drive sedan it always has been? Or will it become a rebadged Chevrolet product with front-wheel […]
2014 Holden VF Commodore SV6 review (video)
Driving the latest iteration of the VF Commodore SV6 not long after Holden announced it would cease manufacturing cars in Australia is a bittersweet moment
GM invests $1.3 billion in plant upgrades, 10spd auto on the way
General Motors is investing an eye-opening US$1.3 billion into upgrading two production plants in Michigan and three powertrain plants. The investment will include facilitating the production of a new 10-speed auto. Earlier this year GM and Ford signed an agreement to develop new nine- and 10-speed automatic transmissions together. The […]
Toyota under pressure as only Australian auto manufacturer
With Holden announcing it will close down auto manufacturing operations by the end of 2017, Toyota will remain as the only company to produce vehicles in Australia. The Japanese company says it is now under unprecedented pressure. Although Holden sells a lot more Commodores than any locally-made Toyota vehicle in […]
Holden closure was a “General Motors decision”: Devereux
Although a lot of blame is being put on the Federal Government and its lack of financial assistance to the local auto industry, Holden chairman and managing director Mike Devereux says the decision to close down local manufacturing at the end of 2017 was a General Motors decision. Speaking in […]