An original 1979 Holden Commodore SL/E is going up for auction next month. But it isn’t any ordinary VB Commodore. It’s the first Peter Brock HDT prototype. It started life as a regular SL/E, however, Peter Brock had the car transformed through the Holden Dealer Team to show the rest […]
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Special Holden Commodore to get carbon fibre parts from Quickstep
A high-performance edition of the VF Commodore series II, due next year, is expected to showcase carbon fibre engine bay parts from Australian supplier Quickstep. According to a report by GoAuto, the local carbon fibre parts specialist has won a contract to supply up to 1000 parts next year. Chief […]
Top 8 Aussie motoring fails
The Australian motoring industry has seen its fair share of triumphs and fine achievements over the years, but as we enter the twilight phase, let’s have a look at some of the stinkers that have tainted an otherwise proud history. Astron-engined Mitsubishi Magna While the Magna was (rightfully) regarded as […]
Lighter, more advanced 2016 Chev Malibu a likely Commodore replacement
GM Holden is still yet to confirm what international model will replace the Commodore beyond 2017, but given GM in the US has just spent considerable time and investment on the all-new Malibu, it does seem the most likely choice for the Commodore replacement. The all-new Malibu, due to launch […]
Video: 2015 HSV Senator vs Volvo S60 Polestar – drag race
It’s the age-old contest; turbo versus V8. The HSV Senator Signature and Volvo S60 Polestar might not seem like direct competitors, but out on the track in the world of V8 Supercars, the origins of these two are in a very close battle. It turns out, the road-going counterparts are […]
2015 Holden Ute VF SS V Redline review (video)
It’s Australia’s most popular locally-made workhorse, and it has just been updated for one of the last times ever. Is the 2015 Holden Ute SS V Redline a sendoff fans should be proud of? Holden announced the 2015 VF Commodore update late last year. Highlights include a recalibrated electric steering […]
2015 Holden VF Sandman SV6 & SS V special editions announced
The Holden Sandman is back. Well, sort of. Holden has created some unique special editions based on the 2015 VF Commodore to pay tribute to the nameplate’s 40th anniversary. Based on the SV6 and SS V Sportwagon and Ute, the special editions come with a number of features inspired by […]
2015 Holden VF Commodore SS Craig Lowndes edition review (video)
Do you ever look around in the classifieds for cars just for fun without actually intending to buy one? If you do, like us, you’ll notice every now and then a rare classic pops up which is accompanied by an eye-opening price tag. We get the feeling the 2015 Holden […]