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 [...]

Video: HSV E Series 2 Launch Trailer

To coincide with the official unveiling of the new E Series 2 range, HSV has released the third and presumably final teaser video in the series.

Video: HSV E2 launch control demonstration with Garth Tander

Australian V8 Supercar driver and HSV ambassador Garth Tander demonstrates the launch control function featuring on all manual variants in the new HSV E Series 2 range.

It works by selecting Competition Mode on the ESC setting, then engaging the clutch and selecting first gear. Finally, mash the throttle to the floor to build the revs [...]

HSV E2 range highlights & pricing

The new HSV E Series 2 range, unveiled for the first time today, represents the best in Australian luxury and performance motoring.
As part of the unveil, each model receives its own unique character and points of difference, which will be readily identifiable to the HSV owner.

A range of options are also available under the ‘SV [...]

HSV E2 range released

Holden Special Vehicles today unveiled the all new E Series 2 (E2) range featuring several Australian production car firsts, a significant new design theme and a number of new driver features for Australia’s favourite luxury and performance car company.

Managing Director Phil Harding said 09/09/09 was a proud day for HSV.
“We decided to make a major [...]

HSV E2 range unveiling

Remember to tune in to CarAdvice tomorrow morning as Holden Special Vehicles officially unveils its new generation E Series 2 range.

Having already caught a glimpse in exclusive spy photos and official teasers, the new HSV range will be radically different from the current models, boasting an all-new look and many Australian-first technologies.

Holden Commodore MY10 – First Steer

If Holden’s ‘billion dollar baby’, the VE Commodore, had engines like these back in 2005 then it truly would have been worthy of the rave reviews it received at the time.

While I would concede that the looks, which personally don’t overly appeal to me, have stood the test of time, the mechanical package was behind [...]

Holden Commodore Ute gets six airbags

Holden will achieve another Australian safety first this month by launching the first Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) to offer six airbags as standard across the range.

Holden’s MY10 Commodore Ute will introduce side impact and curtain airbags as standard equipment on all Ute models.
The entire MY10 VE and WM range, including Ute, also receives a [...]

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