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2014 HSV GEN-F Range Revealed: GTS, Clubsport, Maloo, Senator And Grange

The 2014 VF Commodore is just around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: there’s a slew of new HSVs on their way too. Much information has already been leaked, and spy photos of un...

POSTED TUE, 14 MAY, 2013
HSV Gen-F Details Spill Online: 430kW GTS Flagship

Details of HSV's upcoming Gen-F range have surfaced online today, with a broken embargo smashing open the scheduled May 15 announcement. UPDATE - MAY 15: Click here for the full official...

POSTED THU, 2 MAY, 2013
The Week That Was: HSV Gen-F Announced, Roads Campaign Launches

HSV Gen-F Announced, May Debut Confirmed Australian Motoring Clubs Launch 'Demand Better Roads' Campaign Audi Australia Puts Rival Prestige Marques On Notice Ford Escort Conc...

POSTED SAT, 27 APR, 2013
HSV Gen-F Series Name Confirmed Ahead Of May Debut

Holden Special Vehicles has confirmed that the replacement to its E-Series III range will be known as Gen-F, taking a lead from the tag of its soon-to-be-released 2013 VF Commodore cousin. An...

POSTED FRI, 26 APR, 2013
Holden Trax Spied Testing In Melbourne Ahead Of Late 2013 Debut

Gotcha. Holden's upcoming Trax crossover has been spied in Melbourne this week, ahead of its market debut later in the year. Caught by TMR reader Peter, this Trax tester is a Chevrolet model,...

POSTED WED, 17 APR, 2013
2015 Holden Cruze Spied Testing

An all-new Cruze is on the way, but with the current model only halfway into its lifecycle, we can likely expect a 2014 launch for this new Cruze. Spied in cold-weather testing this week, Holden&#...

POSTED FRI, 15 FEB, 2013
Holden Reveals 'Car Of The Future' V8 Supercar, Hints At SS Design

The Commodore onslaught continues this week, with details and images of the carmaker's VF-styled 'Car Of The Future' V8 Supercar racers revealed today. Set to battle not just Ford but...

POSTED MON, 11 FEB, 2013
Beyond VF: Holden Keeps Rear-drive Commodore Hopes Alive

Design chief says a front-dragging layout for the next Commodore is no sure thing. A rear-drive layout is still an option for the next all-new Commodore, one of the car’s chief architects...

POSTED MON, 11 FEB, 2013
2013 Holden Colorado 7 LT And LTZ Launch

HOLDEN COLORADO7 REVIEW Vehicle style: Large heavy-duty 4WD Wagon Power/Torque: 132kW/470Nm Fuel consumption listed: 9.4 l/100km | on test: not recorded OVERVIEW Holden’s ne...

POSTED THU, 29 NOV, 2012
Holden Colorado 7 SUV Pricing Revealed, On Sale From December

Holden has this week put the new Colorado 7 SUV in the hands of local media for a shakedown of the two-model line-up ahead of its December showroom debut. The big off-roading wagon...

POSTED TUE, 27 NOV, 2012
2014 Corvette Gen5 LT1 V8 Revealed, Likely Previews VF Commodore Engine

Last week it was a new logo. Now Chevrolet has unveiled the new engine that will power its 2014 C7 Corvette sports car. Dubbed 'LT1', the new 6.2 litre engine marks the fifth generation of...

POSTED TUE, 30 OCT, 2012
Holden Malibu Gets Hot Chev Turbo Concept Version For SEMA Show

Chevrolet will unveil a hot looking concept version of its Malibu mid sizer at next week’s SEMA show in the US. Based on the US Chevrolet version of the upcoming Holden Malibu, the ‘Ma...

POSTED WED, 24 OCT, 2012
Holden Colorado 7 On Sale In Australia From December - AIMS

Holden's big new Colorado 7 four-wheel-drive wagon is on show at this week's Australian International Motor Show, ahead of its December sales debut. Developed alongside the Colorado pickup...

POSTED THU, 18 OCT, 2012
V8SC 2012 Round 11: Whincup Takes Fourth Bathurst Crown

Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell have clinched victory by just 0.3 seconds in the 50th running of the Bathurst 1000. The win marks the tenth straight victory for Team Vodafone, despite being threat...

POSTED MON, 8 OCT, 2012
Walkinshaw Performance Announces Bathurst 50th Anniversary Tuning Pack

Walkinshaw Performance has put together a special aftermarket tuning package to commemorate this weekend’s 50th running of the historic Bathurst endurance race. Limited to just 50 unit...

POSTED FRI, 5 OCT, 2012
25th Anniversary GTS Joins Limited Edition HSV Birthday Range

HSV has filled out its 25th anniversary range with the addition of a special new '2012.5' GTS variant, joining the line-up announced in August. Driven by the same 325kW 6.2 litre V8 powerh...

POSTED MON, 1 OCT, 2012
Opel Ampera Sets Out To Shock The Rally World

GM is gearing up to tackle the 2012 Rally Monte Carlo with an unlikely contender: the Opel Ampera, sold in the US as the Chevrolet Volt and coming to Australia as the Holden Volt. The Ampera, an e...

POSTED TUE, 20 MAR, 2012
Walkinshaw Performance Announces Barina, Captiva, Cruze Kits

Tuning outfit Walkinshaw Performance has announced growth into the SUV and small car markets, with new styling and suspension kits available for Holden's Captiva, Cruze and Barina models. The...

POSTED MON, 9 JAN, 2012
2012 Holden Barina SRi: Holden's Hot (Light) Hatch Making A Comeback?

Holden's popular Barina SRi could be due for a comeback in the new year, with GM giving the new Chevrolet Sonic RS an early unveiling this week. Entering as the flagship in the Sonic range - s...

POSTED MON, 19 DEC, 2011
HDT Reveals The VL-VE Group A Plus Pack

HDT Special Vehicles has released the last chapter in its’ Heritage Series', the VL-VE Group A Plus Pack. And yes folks, for the purposes of authenticity it comes complete with its very...

POSTED THU, 20 OCT, 2011