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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 …

After a short hiatus, Holden has returned to the land of drop-top motoring with the new mid-sized Holden Cascada convertible. Priced from $41,990 plus on-road costs, the European sourced, four-seater is well-equipped, affordable and quietly handsome. But in the typically fashion-conscious convertible segment, brand allure counts for a lot, much …

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 …

  HSV is reportedly working on a swan song for the GTS by enlisting the Corvette ZR1’s monstrous 6.2-litre LS9 supercharged V8. Producing a meaty 475kW and 818Nm of torque, the engine is capable of hitting a top speed of 330km/h in the ZR1. Unlike the 6.2-litre LSA supercharged V8 …

Holden’s European invasion continues, with the launch of the German-designed and built Insignia VXR sports sedan today at the snow-covered Southern Hemisphere Proving Ground in New Zealand. V8 Supercar championship winner, James Courtney, joined the launch, and was officially announced as ambassador for the Insignia VXR. The Holden Racing Team driver …

In a tribute to 20 years of Craig Lowndes thrilling fans and winning races, Holden has teamed up with the Australian V8 Supercars racing driver to produce a Special Edition Commodore, the SSV Redline Craig Lowndes Edition. As the name suggests, the special edition model is based on the SSV …

Holden has announced a new hero at the top of the Colorado pick-up range with the Colorado Z71 arriving in Holden dealerships in early July. Based off the 2016 Colorado LTZ 4×4 Crew-Cab pick-up, Colorado Z71 gets subtle exterior and interior tweaks, as well as added standard features. Prices start …

Further to yesterday’s leaked photos, Opel has officially unveiled its 2016 Astra K ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Headlining the new model is a weight reduction of up to 200kg, depending on model and trim. The car’s bodyshell itself is 20% lighter than outgoing …

The first official photos of the all-new 2016 Opel Astra have found their way onto the web, thanks to an Italian website. The fifth-generation Astra is likely to arrive in Australia wearing a Holden badge next year. Based on General Motor’s new Delta platform, which also underpins the next-generation Cruze, …

Holden fans hoping for a rival to the Ford Mustang will be disappointed as General Motors has ruled out building the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in RHD. According to Holden, a RHD variant “is not in the current plan” and that the company would definitely take a very close look at …

Hot on the heels of last week’s Astra and Cascada launch, Holden has added another European-built model to its increasingly sporty line-up. The formerly Opel-badged Insignia VXR sports sedan returns Down Under, this time sporting the Lion badge. Holden’s first all-wheel-drive turbocharged performance sedan will arrive in Australian dealerships next …

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 …

The Opel Astra and Cascada have returned Down Under, this time as Holden-badged models. After Opel left Australia in late 2013, Holden has been in talks with parent company General Motors to get the Astra and Cascada (formerly Astra convertible) nameplates back in its line up. The introduction of the …

Holden has confirmed that its current-generation range-extender hybrid electric  will be last for the company, as General Motors announced the next-generation Volt has been developed exclusively in left-hand drive only. Unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt is expected to …