What you see here is a mock-up Holden VE Commodore taxi that features a nitrous-assisted 6.0-litre V8. The car was featured at Powercruise Powerplay in Brisbane over the weekend, offering rides to paying passengers. Looking at the video, the driver sure can drift. Would you take a ride?
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Holden reveals special edition Collingwood VF Commodore
Holden has revealed a special edition black and white VF Commodore to help celebrate their sponsorship of the famous Collingwood Football Club. Available now, the $3500 Collingwood Commodore option comes with a limited edition Collingwood badge on the boot lid, Collingwood floor mats, black stripes on the bonnet, and black […]
Toyota under pressure as only Australian auto manufacturer
With Holden announcing it will close down auto manufacturing operations by the end of 2017, Toyota will remain as the only company to produce vehicles in Australia. The Japanese company says it is now under unprecedented pressure. Although Holden sells a lot more Commodores than any locally-made Toyota vehicle in […]
Holden closure was a “General Motors decision”: Devereux
Although a lot of blame is being put on the Federal Government and its lack of financial assistance to the local auto industry, Holden chairman and managing director Mike Devereux says the decision to close down local manufacturing at the end of 2017 was a General Motors decision. Speaking in […]
Holden will close down manufacturing by 2017 – official
It’s official, Holden will close down its manufacturing operations by 2017. GM will transition into a national sales company for Australia and New Zealand, and significantly reduce its local engineering operations. It was seen as inevitable by many experts but now it is well and truly happening. Dan Akerson, GM […]
VACC calls for Government to continue to assist local manufacturing
The VACC (Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce) has called for the Federal Government to continue to assist the Australian automotive manufacturing industry. The announcement comes after Tony Abbott’s comments that there will be no additional funding for Holden other than the $275 million that has already been pledged. Mike Devereux, […]
Tony Abbott says no more money for Holden – report
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has all but put the final nail in Holden’s coffin, telling the carmaker he would not provide more government funding to the battling company. According to News Limited, Mr Abbott declared he would not provide Holden with any more than the $275 million pledged by the […]
Holden closing down in 2016 – rumour
We all knew it was inevitable but it looks like Holden could be following Ford Australia, closing down all operations in 2016. The news comes after the company’s CEO announced he was moving to another department. An official announcement was meant to be made this week, sources told ABC news, […]