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 [...]

Video: LS9-powered Camaro HPE700 by Hennessey

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 [...]

Holden-based LAPD police cruiser gains momentum

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 [...]

Holden launches new Divisional Van for Victoria Police

Following an intensive 12 month program to developing a safer, more reliable division van for the Victoria Police Force, Holden has joined forces with Bellmont Nominees to build this latest model.

Based on the recently released Model Year 10 (MY10) VE Commodore Omega Ute, the new divisional van features six airbags in the passenger compartment [...]

Holden Sportwagon to enter Global Green Challenge

Holden will enter a Commodore Omega Sportwagon, running its new 3.0-litre V6 engine, in next month’s Global Green Challenge.

The event, a showcase of low emission and alternative energy vehicles, aims to test the car’s fuel economy claims over a 3000 kilometre run from Darwin to Adelaide.
Formerly the World Solar Challenge, the Global Green Challenge will [...]

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