Holden Caprice US police deal threatened by Ford’s new Taurus

Holden’s opportunity to export its Caprice model to police in the US is under threat as Ford’s American division plans a replacement for the popular Crown Victoria.

Chevrolet last month unveiled the Caprice PPV (Police Pursuit Vehicle) and announced that it would aim to sell the long wheel-base Australian as a police-only vehicle from early 2011.
But [...]

Holden reintroduces second shift as V6 demand grows

Holden has today reintroduced the second shift at its Port Melbourne engine plant on the back of rising local and global demand for its 3.0 and 3.6-litre V6s.

Production has increased from 240-320 to 440 units per day, a move that Holden powertrain lead executive, Mr Martyn Cray, says reflects higher export orders and a short-term [...]

Ford Falcon outsells Holden Commodore, first time in 4 years

The Ford Falcon sedan outsold the Commodore sedan for the first time in almost four years in October.

An ecstatic Ford Australia president Marin Burela today announced that his company sold 2460 Falcon sedans compared to Holden’s 2425.
“We outsold them by only 35 or 36 cars but I’ve got to tell you, one would have been [...]

Holden Commodore SV6 Review & Road Test

Holden’s SIDI equipped automatic and manual gearboxes are like chalk and cheese.

Model Tested:

2009 Holden Commodore SV6; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed manual; sedan – $42,790*

Options Available:

Metallic Paint $500; Limited Slip Differential $360; Leather Upholstery $2500; Sunroof $1990; DVD Player $1290; Six CD Changer $595; Full Size Spare Wheel $350

Sporty gearbox; fuel economy; interior room
Dated [...]

Holden VE Ute range achieves five-star safety

The Holden VE Ute range has become the first utility in Australia to receive the maximum five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

This latest result means Holden’s entire locally manufactured range now boasts a full five-star safety rating from ANCAP.
The VE Ute now also becomes the only light commercial vehicle in [...]

2009 Large Car Comparison

Ford Falcon vs. Holden Commodore vs. Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord vs. Toyota Aurion vs. Skoda Superb
Models Tested:

2009 Ford Falcon G6E Turbo; 4.0-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $57,490
2009 Holden Commodore Calais V-Series; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $56,790
2009 Nissan Maxima Ti; 3.5-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; CVT gearbox; sedan – $46,990
2009 Honda Accord [...]

Report: Holden Caprice could become next Chevrolet Impala

While the demise of Pontiac has in turn sealed the fate of the Holden-sourced G8 sedan, the recent announcement of a Chevrolet Caprice police pursuit vehicle (PPV) has sparked new interest in Australian models among the American public.

It seems GM is not ignorant to this fact either with Vice President Chevrolet Global brand, Brent Dewar, [...]

Chevrolet Caprice law enforcement vehicles headed to US

The Australian-built Holden Commodore has found a new role in law enforcement with specially prepared Police Patrol Vehicles (PPV) set to hit the streets of North America from as early as 2011.

Derived from the long-wheel-base Holden Caprice, the Chevrolet Caprice patrol cruiser was announced at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police convention – [...]

Holden Calais V-Series Review & Road Test

The VE range has grown better with age
Model Tested:

2009 Holden VE Calais V-Series; 3.6-litre, SIDI six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $56,790*

Options:

Fitted: Metallic Paint $500 (Karma); Full-Size Alloy Spare Wheel $350
Not Fitted: Sports Suspension & LSD $690; Electric Sunroof $1990

New SIDI engine; improved fuel economy; cabin & cargo space; quieter ride
Slow transmission; [...]

Holden Commodore International Special Edition

Holden Commodore Special Edition International Sedan and Sportwagon
Alongside the Holden Commodore SS V-Series Special Edition GM Holden has also announced the special edition Commodore International for completely different buyers.

The International sedan and Sportwagon models will deliver $7,500 of extra features (given the RRP of extra features) such as leather seat trim and 18 inch alloy wheels.
“The [...]

Holden Commodore SS V-Series Special Edition

Holden Commodore SS V-Series Special Edition Sedan Sportwagon Ute
Special Editions seem to be the flavour of the month with Holden joining Honda, Toyota and Mazda with special editions announced today.

GM Holden is set to release two new special edition models to increase Commodore sales in two different segments.

Firstly the SS V-Series Special Edition sedan, Sportwagon [...]

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