Even though the new VF Commodore has only just hit the showrooms, Walkinshaw Performance has already come up with an extensive upgrade package for the SS, called the Walkinshaw ‘W310 SS’. Walkinshaw Performance needs no introduction. The company has produced endless high performance vehicles in the past, including many upgrade […]
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Holden VF SS V Redline Ute sets Nurburgring ute record (video)
A Holden VF SS V Redline Ute has posted a Nurburgring lap time of 8:19.47, making it the quickest commercial or ute vehicle to ever lap the famous circuit. The Ute was driven by Holden’s in-house dynamics engineer, Rob Trubiani. Holden originally planned to go over to Germany to conquer […]
Holden VF Commodore gets ‘Design Pack’ accessories
Holden has announced a new range of sporty styling accessories for the VF Commodore. The Genuine Holden Accessories are available as ‘Design Packs’, which include a handful of accessories in each package. Ranging from sporty enhancements to essential luxuries, the accessories give the VF a unique and personalised look. Holden […]
Australian vehicle sales for May 2013 – Toyota HiLux king
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for May 2013 are out, and it looks like Toyota is maintaining a strong lead over Mazda for the outright best-seller crown. Toyota remains as the best-selling vehicle brand in the country as well, making up 19.6 per cent of overall […]
2014 Holden VF Commodore review – Australian launch (video)
The question surrounding the future of the Australian auto manufacturing industry may continue to be asked, however, as far as we’re concerned, there’s now no question in regards to the high standard of vehicles that we produce. The 2014 Holden VF Commodore, which has just been launched, is conclusive evidence […]
Holden VE Commodore SV6: SIDI and LPG performance comparison
The Holden Commodore SV6 has been a hit since it was introduced to replace the S model back in 2004 (VZ Commodore). However, things really took off for the SV6 model when the VE was introduced in 2006. The SV6 offers a sporty interior, an SS-like exterior, and the performance […]
For Sale: 2009 Holden SSV Ute with a 7.0-litre ‘LS7’ V8
What’s better than a Holden SSV Ute with a 6.0-litre V8 engine? A Holden SSV Ute with a stonking 427-cubic-inch LS7 (7.0-litre) V8 engine of course. When 260-270kW isn’t enough, perhaps 380kW at the wheels will be? That’s what this SSV Ute now is claimed to pump out. And as […]
Holden VF Commodore earns five-star ANCAP safety rating
With the local launch of the 2014 Holden VF Commodore just over a week away now, Australia’s ANCAP has just finished crash testing it in its latest round of testing. Consumers will be pleased to hear Australia’s latest family car is up to the finest standards in vehicle safety, with […]