The V8-powered muscle cars from Ford, Holden and Chrysler will always be regarded as the outright Aussie-made kings of the road in Australia, but there were a number of six-cylinder performance models produced over the decades. Here we take a look at 10 such cars, and a few more which […]
Holden Commodore
2018 Opel Insignia OPC wagon spotted, new Commodore ‘VXR’?
Opel has been spotted test driving a prototype version of what appears to be the new Insignia OPC performance model, in wagon form for the first time. This could make its way to Australia and become a 2018 Commodore ‘VXR’, of sorts. We know the 2018 Commodore will be based […]
2017 Opel Insignia/2018 Holden Commodore scores 5-star NCAP safety rating
As expected, the 2017 Opel Insignia has scored a full five-star crash rating after recent crash tests performed by Euro NCAP. This top score is likely to carry over for the local 2018 Holden Commodore and our ANCAP safety rating when the new model arrives next year. Badged as the […]
2017 Opel Insignia Exclusive pack announced – Commodore potential?
The 2018 Holden Commodore’s European progenitor, the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, will be available with a premium brand-style personalisation program dubbed ‘Exclusive’. The choice of Insignia as the first ambassador of the Exclusive range suggests that this could be a response to Ford of Europe’s Vignale range. It will also be rolled […]
2018 Holden ‘Supercars’ previewed with new V6 engine
The first public showing of Holden’s V6 racing future has taken place, using the Red Bull Sandman as a development mule. Initially built to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Sandman ‘shaggin/ wagon,’ the panelvan was outfitted with a V8 Supercar engine, which will soon been replaced with a V6 […]
2018 Holden Commodore Supercar race car revealed
Holden has unveiled its next-generation Commodore Supercar racing car concept, which will compete in the 2018 Supercars Championship. The Supercars Championship (stupid name, we know) replaces V8 Supercars, allowing more engine choices and thus more manufacturers to get involved. Switching to this layout, Holden will be using the next-gen NG […]
For Sale: 1985 Holden Commodore SL with LSA conversion
Usually when VK-VL Commodores command six-figure prices, they are of the ex-motorsport variety, HDT Group 3 or Directors or genuine Walkinshaws. This grey VK is none of those things, so why does it ask $120,000? Located at Prestige Motor Sydney, this pristine special is a custom build from the ground […]
Top 10 medium cars coming to Australia by 2020
The inexorable march of the SUV appears to be coming at the expense of conventional cars, swallowing up their sales numbers and splintering into ever more fragmented pieces. Large sedans are on the way out, which means medium cars have to sharpen their act or become tractor food. Luckily for […]