Holden has taken the covers off its last-ever locally built VFII Commodore, billed as the quickest, most powerful and most advanced Commodore ever built. VFII introduces a new 6.2-litre LS3 engine to all V8 models, along with numerous upgrades including bi-modal exhaust, mechanical sound enhancer and all-new styling cues. Making …
Read More »MY16 Holden VF Commodore Series II confirmed for Sept 13 debut
Holden has confirmed the updated Series II VF Commodore (Craig Lowndes Edition shown) will be unveiled on September 13. Set to hit showrooms in October, the last Aussie-built Commodore will get a revised front fascia consisting of new headlights, restyle front bumper and a new vented bonnet. At the back, the …
Read More »Holden VF Commodore Storm Special Edition back by popular demand
Holden has reintroduced the value-packed VF Commodore Storm Special Edition on all 2015 SV6 and SS sedan, ute and Sportwagon body styles. The popular VF Storm is based on the VF Commodore SV6 and SS model. Both cars already boast an impressive list of content including: Auto Park Assist, Rear View …
Read More »Holden: Commodore nameplate to live on post 2017
Holden has announced the Commodore nameplate will be retained for the brand’s next-generation large car, tipped to be imported from GM’s European division, Opel. “The next-generation large car we have selected from GM’s global portfolio is worthy of the iconic Commodore nameplate,” Mr Keley said. “When it arrives in 2018, …
Read More »2014 Holden VF Commodore SS Storm Manual Ute Review
This is it! The last of its kind. The Doctor Who of Holden’s once ubiquitous Commodore-based Ute. It is highly unlikely that a car-based ute will ever grace our roads again after the demise of the locally made Holden. While the Commodore may reinvent itself in the form of a …
Read More »Holden enhances MY15 VF Commodore range
Holden has introduced the mildly updated MY15 Holden VF Commodore today, boasting a number of new features and additions that offer improved technology and driving experience. With approximately 37 percent of Commodore buyers ticking the V8 option, and nearly one in four selecting the SS nameplate, it comes as no …
Read More »Holden could launch two Commodore models post 2017
Much speculations have been thrown about as to what Holden will replace the home grown Commodore with, when production of the model finally ceases in a few years’ time. While Holden has all but admitted that the Commodore successor will be front-wheel driven and likely to be a rebadged next-generation …
Read More »Holden planning Commodore SSV Redline ‘Craig Lowndes’ Edition
A special edition Holden VF Commodore SSV Redline is in the works, according to a Holden dealer Facebook page. The ‘Craig Lowndes’ Edition is being created to commemorate Craig Lowndes debut with the Holden Racing Team in the V8 Supercar race at Sandown 500 in 1994. The race car driver …
Read More »2017 Holden Panamera anyone?
With the Holden Commodore’s impending demise in 2017, the question that most fans would be asking is what will replace the beloved Commodore. While all Holden has confirmed is that the replacement will be a front-wheel drive vehicle, with all-wheel drive being a likely option, Mark Reuss, General Motor North …
Read More »Next-gen Holden Commodore could be based on Alpha platform
General Motors is seriously considering a plan to replace the Holden Commodore-based Chevrolet SS sports sedan after Holden ceases production of the Commodore in Australia in 2017. According to a report by Autocar, the next-generation Chevrolet SS could be based on the company’s rear-drive Alpha platform. The car will be …
Read More »Chevrolet SS pace car caught fire at the NASCAR race
A Holden Commodore SSV Redline-based Chevrolet SS used as a pace car at the NASCAR race in Daytona Beach, Florida has caught fire while on duty. It was leading the field before the final leg of the season-opening Sprint Unlimited exhibition race when it caught fire. The fire appears to …
Read More »Holden SSV Redline vs Chrysler 300 SRT8 Core Review
617kW of power and 1,161Nm of torque. Enough fire power to launch the Apollo 13 to the moon. One Australian. One American. Both with a big petrol V8 at the front that powers the rear wheels and big Brembo stoppers as anchors. And the best part – both are ForceGT’s …
Read More »2017 Holden Commodore Made in China
Speculations have been rife that the next-generation Holden Commodore, due in 2017, will be front-wheel drive. This has now been confirmed by News Corp Australia, which got their hands on documents that shows General Motors did a top-secret deal with Holden to pair the new sedan with a Buick that …
Read More »Chevrolet SS receives favourable response from US motoring journalists
In what is, arguably, one of the darkest days in Holden’s history, a bit of good news has emerged from the USA. The Adelaide-built Chevrolet SS has recently been put through its paces by US motoring journalists for the first time in Palm Springs, California and early reviews have given …
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