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

Matt Brogan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:23:23 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

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

Holden reintroduces second shift as V6 demand grows

Matt Brogan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:30:20 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden reintroduces second shift as V6 demand grows

Holden Statesman Review & Road Test

Paul Maric — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:47:21 +0000

It’s over $100,000 cheaper than its nearest German competitor. Model Tested: 2009 Holden WM Statesman; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $63,990* Fuel economy; interior room; value for money Transmission; lack of design change CarAdvice Rating: I’ll promise you from the outset that this isn’t one of those ‘the fish was this big’ stories. The Holden Statesman [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden Statesman Review & Road Test

Ford Falcon outsells Holden Commodore, first time in 4 years

Matt Brogan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:30:15 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Falcon outsells Holden Commodore, first time in 4 years

Holden Commodore SV6 Review & Road Test

Paul Maric — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:11:52 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden Commodore SV6 Review & Road Test

Holden Captiva becomes Australia’s best selling SUV

Matt Brogan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:41:39 +0000

The good news regarding strong October sales figures has also been felt at the Holden camp with its Captiva model becoming Australia’s top-selling SUV for the month of October. Holden’s Executive Director of Sales and Marketing, John Elsworth, said 1255 Captiva’s were sold in October, the vehicle’s highest ever monthly sales result. “We’ll add the new Captiva [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden Captiva becomes Australia’s best selling SUV

New Astra takes home Golden Steering Wheel award

Matt Brogan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:26:27 +0000

European car buffs have handed the Vauxhall/Opel Astra its first major trophy last over night in Berlin, by winning the Golden Steering Wheel in the compact class. It is the most prestigious award issued by Auto Bild magazines group. This year’s election involved readers in 26 European countries, representing more than 40 million readers overall. The [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

New Astra takes home Golden Steering Wheel award

HSV Maloo wins Global Green Car Challenge

George Skentzos — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:03:15 +0000

An unlikely winner has taken out the 2009 Global Green Car Challenge with the new HSV E Series 2 Maloo claiming top honours by achieving a 48.76 per cent reduction in fuel consumption when compared to its fuel rating label figure. Over the entire trip, the Maloo had a combined average fuel consumption of 7.74 litres [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

HSV Maloo wins Global Green Car Challenge

Holden VE Ute range achieves five-star safety

George Skentzos — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:18:51 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden VE Ute range achieves five-star safety

2009 Large Car Comparison

Paul Maric — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:22:32 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Large Car Comparison

Report: Holden Caprice could become next Chevrolet Impala

George Skentzos — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:37:02 +0000

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, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Report: Holden Caprice could become next Chevrolet Impala

2010 Holden Cruze CDX Diesel

Matt Brogan — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:09:38 +0000

As of the end of September Holden had sold 6,144 Cruzes, so when the announcement came in today that Holden will add a highly specified diesel variant “due to popular demand”, it wasn’t just a marketing ploy! The diesel Cruze makes the most sense by far with fuel economy ratings of 5.7L/100km so it was always [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Holden Cruze CDX Diesel

Coming Soon: 2009 Large Sedan Comparison

Paul Maric — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:04:27 +0000

CarAdvice has spent the best part of the week evaluating six of the best selling cars in the large car segment, including as an Australian first, a comparison with the new Holden Commodore Calais V-Series featuring the new SIDI V6 engine. The cars were put through a barrage of tests, ranging from ride and [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Coming Soon: 2009 Large Sedan Comparison

Chevrolet Caprice law enforcement vehicles headed to US

George Skentzos — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:56:45 +0000

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 – [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chevrolet Caprice law enforcement vehicles headed to US

Holden Calais V-Series Review & Road Test

Matt Brogan — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:15:17 +0000

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; [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden Calais V-Series Review & Road Test

Holden Commodore International Special Edition

Alborz Fallah — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:37:23 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden Commodore International Special Edition

Holden Commodore SS V-Series Special Edition

Alborz Fallah — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:07:18 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden Commodore SS V-Series Special Edition

Holden Captiva 5 to join line-up this year

Matt Brogan — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:45:35 +0000

Holden will add a new Captiva five-seater, aptly named the ‘Captiva 5′, to its popular SUV range later this year. Captiva 5 will offer an alternative to the seven-seat range and be powered exclusively by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that aims to compete directly with rivals including the Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail and Honda CR-V. Available [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden Captiva 5 to join line-up this year

Video: LS9-powered Camaro HPE700 by Hennessey

George Skentzos — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:40:30 +0000

While Chevrolet’s on again, off again Camaro Z28 flagship has left most potential buyers in a disorientated state, US powerhouse tuners Hennessey have been at work creating an LS9-powered Camaro HPE700 for just 24 lucky owners. Unlike the Camaro Z28 which is rumoured to use the supercharged 6.2-litre LS-A engine from the Cadillac CTS-V, the Camaro [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Video: LS9-powered Camaro HPE700 by Hennessey

Holden-based LAPD police cruiser gains momentum

George Skentzos — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:37 +0000

While Holden’s North American exports may have ground to a halt with the closure of Pontiac spelling the demise of the Commodore-derived G8 Sedan, it seems a proposal to enter the car into law enforcement has gained momentum. General Motors CEO, Fritz Henderson, made mention at the Frankfurt Motor Show that the carmaker has been working [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden-based LAPD police cruiser gains momentum