“Cascada. What the hell is that?” This was the reaction from a passerby as we drove out from a shopping centre in western Sydney. It was interesting to see he jumped into an overcooked 2000-something Holden Commodore and yet seemed confused by the Holden badge on this. (You can replace […]
Holden reviews
2015 Holden Astra VXR review (video)
Holden has entered the super hatch segment and now holds the current record for offering the most powerful front-wheel drive on the local market. Introducing the 2015 Holden Astra VXR. You might recognise the curvacious hatch from a couple of years ago. And you’d be correct for assuming it to […]
2015 Holden Astra GTC Sport review (video)
The 2015 Holden Astra is an important car for a number of reasons. With a base offering below the $30k mark, it is within reach of a big chunk of the buying public. It also signifies Holden’s plans for life after death here in Australia. Holden has confirmed that within […]
2015 Holden Colorado vs Isuzu D-Max: 4×4 ute comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT It’s becoming increasingly difficult to pick the right 4×4 ute for the right job these days, with carmakers getting more and more competitive with their packages. The 2015 Holden Colorado and 2015 Isuzu D-Max are two of the underdogs in the segment. They aren’t the best-sellers […]
Editorial: Think Holden. What about the future?
Holden has painted a picture of its post-2017 showroom, which is starting to materialise with the just-launched Astra and Cascada models. But can it maintain its identity going forward? Or will the lack of Australian flavour push it into obscurity? The plan is replace it’s current Korean and Australian range […]
Toyota retains number 1 global sales for Q1, VW close behind
Toyota is still the number one car manufacturer around the world in terms of sales, after first quarter results come in. Volkswagen comes in number two followed by GM. The Japanese manufacturer sold 2.52 million vehicles in the period January through March, which is actually down 2.5 per cent. Impressive […]
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 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 […]