The Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC) has today announced the V8 Supercars series will return to Eastern Creek Raceway. The rebuilt Sydney circuit will host round nine of the 2012 Championship in late August. The last time V8 Supercars was held at Eastern Creek was back in 2004. After seeing […]
Holden Commodore
2012 Holden Colorado prices announced, on sale mid-2012
Holden has announced prices and details on the new 2012 Holden Colorado ahead of its launch halfway through this year. Prices will start at $26,990 for the base 4×2 model, which is around $1500 cheaper than the existing model, and up to $51,990 for the flagship LTZ. The 2012 range […]
Holden secures $275 million deal, two all-new global models planned
A couple of months ago, Holden’s future was treading around on thin ice. Thanks to the Federal Government and the South Australian Government, a new $275 million deal will see the company out tens years into the future. Two all-new global vehicles are also part of the deal, which will […]
Holden VE Commodore to be the new Chevrolet 2013 NASCAR?
Chevrolet has announced it will be unveiling an all-new NASCAR later this year, rumoured to be based on a Holden VE Commodore. The new car will be set for the 2013 season. Nothing is official just yet. Chevrolet has said due to the new NASCAR rules, it will be able […]
2012 Holden Commodore SS V Redline VE Series II review – quick spin
Like the name suggests, the 2012 Holden Commodore SS V Redline VE Series II has the instant ability to turn from your typical Commodore grocery go-getter, into a rev-happy performance car. Essentially what the Redline nameplate brings to the regular 2012 Holden Commodore SS V is added performance; FE3 suspension […]
Holden Commodore gone in six years? – report
The Holden Commodore will be replaced in the next six years with a global platform underpinning various international GM vehicles, according to the Australian Financial Review. The iconic Australian Holden Commodore has been loved by many Australian motorists since it was born in 1978, with the VH Commodore. And it’s […]
Nissan to join V8 Supercars in 2013 – UPDATE: NISMO involvement
Nissan is set to join the V8 Supercars in 2013, breaking the usual fight of Holden versus Ford. Kelly Racing – current Holden team – will pair up with Nissan, entering four cars. Unlike in the early Nineties, Nissan won’t be competing in the series with the awesome all-wheel drive […]
Holden to cut 200 jobs at its South Australian production line
Just over one week after Toyota Australia announced 350 job cuts, Holden is also reshuffling its operations to cut costs and adjust to the high Australian dollar. Holden says it is reducing the current two-shift pattern on the General Assembly line down to one shift, reducing production from 460 vehicle […]