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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

CarAdvice Podcast The Driveshow Episode 18

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:10:49 +0000

This week our editor John Cadogan talks about: Would you drive an LPG HSV? There’s one on the way. King Mohammed the sixth of Morocco is officially off the Greenpeace Christmas list following his unsustainable Aston Martin airborne antics. The new European petrol pumps: By law, they also suck. A six-year-old girl, rescued from a car submerged in croc-infested [...]

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

CarAdvice Podcast The Driveshow Episode 18

HSV LPG Performance car on the way

Alborz Fallah — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:52:38 +0000

Of all the cars you’d expect HSV to make, one powered by LPG wasn’t on the top of our list, in fact it doesn’t seem to be on the top of anyone’s list. Surveys by current HSV owners has shown that fuel economy is not in the top 10 concerns, HSV dealers have also said [...]

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

HSV LPG Performance car on the way

Video: HSV E Series 2 Launch Trailer

George Skentzos — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:40:18 +0000

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. Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Video: HSV E Series 2 Launch Trailer

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

Video: HSV E Series 2 Launch Trailer

Video: HSV E2 launch control demonstration with Garth Tander

George Skentzos — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:30:14 +0000

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 [...]

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

Video: HSV E2 launch control demonstration with Garth Tander

HSV E2 range highlights & pricing

Matt Brogan — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:11:29 +0000

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 [...]

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

HSV E2 range highlights & pricing

HSV E2 range released

Matt Brogan — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:40:08 +0000

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 [...]

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

HSV E2 range released

HSV E2 range unveiling

George Skentzos — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:56:51 +0000

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. Original article from: Australian [...]

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

HSV E2 range unveiling

Australian Muscle Car Masters

George Skentzos — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:43:49 +0000

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 [...]

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

Australian Muscle Car Masters

HSV GTS E2 official image leaked

George Skentzos — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:25:00 +0000

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. It yet again reinforces the fact that earlier spy shots brought [...]

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

HSV GTS E2 official image leaked

Video: HSV releases second E Series 2 teaser

George Skentzos — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:40:37 +0000

HSV has released the latest teaser video for its upcoming E Series 2 range, confirming the addition of several new features as well as proving that earlier spy shots were indeed the genuine article. With HSV ambassadors Garth Tander, Greg Murphy and Will Davison each making a cameo appearance, the new teaser video shows more of [...]

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

Video: HSV releases second E Series 2 teaser

Video: HSV E Series 2 teaser with Garth Tander

George Skentzos — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:37:45 +0000

Current V8 Supercar driver and Holden Special Vehicles ambassador Garth Tander takes us behind the doors of HSV’s E2 area at the Clayton facility. Let’s just hope the poor production quality is an indication that every dime has been put into the development of the new generation HSV models. Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's [...]

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

Video: HSV E Series 2 teaser with Garth Tander

Exclusive: HSV E Series 2 range spied

George Skentzos — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:34:12 +0000

CarAdvice can exclusively bring you the first spy photos of the next generation Holden Special Vehicles E Series 2 range, in cooperation with Pavle.com.au. Unlike its Holden companions, the HSV E2 range has received an extensive redesign and boasts a radically different appearance to its predecessors. Immediately obvious is the new front fascia with integrated LED driving [...]

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

Exclusive: HSV E Series 2 range spied

Video: HSV releases first E Series 2 teaser

George Skentzos — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:37:13 +0000

HSV is certainly hyping up its new E Series 2 range, having today released the first of what is sure to be many teaser videos. As well as featuring some rather cryptic commentary, the short clip contains three equally cryptic images of a red GTS – that much is certain. From what little information has been made [...]

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

Video: HSV releases first E Series 2 teaser

HSV launches countdown to E Series 2

George Skentzos — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:15:13 +0000

With Holden set to unveil its VE Series II range tomorrow, HSV has also begun its countdown to the launch date of the new E Series 2 line up. The next generation HSV range is due to arrive on September 9 boasting a series of design, equipment and powertrain upgrades – as well as many firsts [...]

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

HSV launches countdown to E Series 2

Video: Top Gear drives supercharged VXR8 and Maloo

George Skentzos — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:25:06 +0000

The latest instalment of Top Gear has had a uniquely Australian twist with Richard Hammond taking the wheel of not only the supercharged VXR8 Bathurst S but also the Maloo. As an added bonus, both cars have also been handed over to the Stig to settle once and for all which is fastest – the sedan [...]

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

Video: Top Gear drives supercharged VXR8 and Maloo

Last HSV W427 rolls out of Clayton

George Skentzos — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:26:20 +0000

Holden Special Vehicles has announced the end of an era with the very last W427 made to order at Holden Special Vehicles’ Clayton production facility late last week after the order books were closed on April 28. While the final build number has not been announced, it is unlikely that HSV has met its revised cap [...]

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

Last HSV W427 rolls out of Clayton

Last chance to order an HSV W427

George Skentzos — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:37:39 +0000

Prospective owners of HSV’s flagship $155,000 W427 have just three weeks left to decide whether they want one in their garage, with the order books set to close at 5pm on April 28. This is a far cry from the initial 200 vehicle build cap HSV had set for the model, although not out of character [...]

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

Last chance to order an HSV W427

2009 HSV Clubsport R8 Review & Road Test

Paul Maric — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:30:46 +0000

2009 HSV Clubsport R8 Review & Road Test So wrong, but oh so right! Model Tested: 2009 HSV Clubsport R8 – six-speed automatic – $67,320 Options: Leather seats $2490; Pulls like a wounded bull; engine note; interior room. Fuel consumption; automatic gearbox; wheels look small. CarAdvice Rating: - by Paul Maric When Aussies set out to design a car, they sort out [...]

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

2009 HSV Clubsport R8 Review & Road Test

CarAdvice raises $1286 for Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009

Paul Maric — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:11:38 +0000

You were all probably getting sick of the reminders we continuously posted about the three charity auctions we ran to raise well needed money for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009. All the hard work has paid off, with the final earning figure sitting at just over $1286. The winner of each auction was offered a return trip [...]

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

CarAdvice raises $1286 for Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009