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 [...]

Australian Muscle Car Masters

It is no coincidence that the Australian Muscle Car Masters falls on Australia’s Father’s Day weekend, and for many dads there’s would be no better way to spend their day than with the smell of vintage automotive ‘muscle’ in the air.

I arrived at Eastern Creek International Raceway, in Sydney, with my own dad at perhaps [...]

Holden Commodore LPG Ute Review & Road Test

Holden’s take on Australia’s cheap fuel – LPG.

Model Tested:

2009 Holden Commodore Omega LPG Ute; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, dual fuel; four-speed automatic; utility – $36,890*

Options:

Metallic Paint $500 (Fitted – Nitrate Metallic); Six CD Stacker $595;

LPG integration; value for money; styling
Power and torque; automatic transmission
CarAdvice Rating:
By Paul Maric

When it comes to tools of the trade, [...]

V8 Supercars confirmed for Forza 3

The Australian V8 Supercar series has added another event to its calendar, due to make an appearance in living rooms across the nation on October 22 as part of the highly anticipated launch of Forza 3.

Arguably the world’s best console racing simulator, Forza 3 will allow fans to take the wheel of their favourite V8 [...]

HSV GTS E2 official image leaked

A simple glitch has allowed the first official image of HSV’s new generation E Series 2 range to be leaked onto the web.

According to members of the LS1 Forum, this image appeared shortly as an advertisement on an Australian motoring site before quickly being removed.

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