The funky new Holden Malibu has been shown to Australians for the first time at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The sporty sedan will go on sale during the first half of 2013, sitting beneath the Commodore. Holden will launch the Malibu with two different engine options, […]
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Holden Colorado 7 revealed at 2012 Australian Motor Show
Holden has pulled the wraps off the all-new Holden Colorado 7 SUV at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show. The large 4×4 is based on the Colorado ute, using similarly heavy duty underpinnings while also offering seven-seat accommodation. Although the Colorado 7 is based on the ute, the chassis has […]
2014 HSV models to adopt supercharged LSA 6.2 V8?
HSV has reportedly been seen testing various 2014 HSV prototypes that are giving off a distinct whining sound while driving along. This leads many to believe the 2014 range could adopt the Chevrolet LSA 6.2-litre supercharged V8. In the US, the engine powers the mighty Camaro ZL1. It produces a […]
V8 Supercars head to Circuit of The Americas USA in 2013 season
The all-new Circuit of The Americas race track in Texas, USA, will not only host Formula One next year, it will also host a round of the Australian V8 Supercars series. The weekend of May 17-19 has just been locked in. The Circuit of The Americas is a brand new […]
Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell win 2012 Bathurst 1000
TeamVodafone Holden driver’s Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell have won Bathurst 1000 at Mt Panorama, beating the Bottle-O Ford Falcon of David Reynolds and Dean Canto by just three-tenths of a second. With his tyres and fuel on the brink, the V8 Supercars champion held off the fast-finishing Ford driver […]
Will Davison takes pole for 2012 Bathurst 1000
While qualifying has little significance in a 1000km race, Ford Performance Racing driver Will Davison took out an exciting top 10 shootout on Mt Panorama, securing pole position. After qualifying fourth yesterday, Davison was the sixth car to come out and complete a lap. His time of 2:08.0693 was good […]
TeamVodafone’s Jamie Whincup on provisional pole for 2012 Bathurst 1000
Jamie Whincup was again the man at the top of the timesheets at the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, this time in qualifying after yesterday’s practice. While the TeamVodafone driver blitzed the field to take provisional pole, reigning Bathurst champion Garth Tander had to get a spot in tomorrow’s top 10 […]
TeamVodafone’s Jamie Whincup tops first day of 2012 Bathurst 1000
TeamVodafone Holden V8 Supercar driver Jamie Whincup has finished fastest on the first day of the 2012 Supercheap Bathurst 1000. The reigning V8 Supercars champion posted a best of 2.07.3565s, some 0.46 seconds faster than the next best which came from Ford Performance Racing’s Will Davison. Whincup however played down his […]