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Holden Cruze Series II First Drive
Holden listened to the complaints about the Series I Cruze and has rectified them with this new locally-built version.
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Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has unveiled the special edition "SV Black Edition" based on either ClubSport R8, ClubSport Tourer R8, or Maloo R8 models at the Melbourne Auto Show.
Holden Statesman
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Holden’s South Korean-made Epica has not been the success story the company was hoping for. However, nothing daunted, Holden is hitting back with an upgraded model range featuring an optional new diesel engine.
Holden doesn't have too many showroom problems these days - except for its inability to sell SUVs. Half a dozen years ago after Holden ditched the Jackaroo, there wasn't much on offer this side of the microscopic Cruz.
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Holden's all new VE Ute raises the bar
GM Holden yesterday unveiled its all new VE Ute range - the latest iconic model in a line-up that spans almost 60 years of Australian motoring.
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GM Holden Chairman and Managing Director Mark Reuss said, "We think Volt has the potential to change the game in Australian motoring.
Holden VT V8 Alternator
After re-reading the catalog, I settled on a VT Holden V8 unit which I would have to modify to fit. It was relatively cheap at under AUD$120 from a wrecker, widely available and had a 60 amp minimum output.
Holden Commodore
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Built by Holden, Pontiac's Australian branch, the new 2004 Pontiac GTO is every bit a driver's car. That much is obvious by glancing at the specs.
Report: Next Holden Commodore To Switch To Front-Wheel Drive
Today's shocking bit of news comes from a Motor Trend article on the future of Cadillac.
The aforementioned Holden Maloo R8 was not long ago ragged across the outback in front of an audience made up entirely of a gaggle of bored marsupials and a representative from the Guinness Book of World Records; ...
From the front, the Holden Maloo looks about as exciting as a Hertz mid-size rental. The pickup's low stance and tarmac sniffing front spoiler can't disguise its humble origins as a volume GM product.
Pontiac's well-received G8, for instance, actually hails from Australia as the Holden Commodore. The 2009 Pontiac G5 was also subjected to this process. But in the G5's case, the re-gifting process is about as successful as last year's fruitcake.
The brilliant Australian detective writer Peter Temple likes his villains in a Holden. Not just any Holdens, you understand, but big muscly HSVs, Monaro coupés and Maloo V8 pick-ups.
The Elfin MS8 models have been designed by Elfin Sports Cars and styled by the Holden Design team. This collaboration between two proud Australian manufacturing icons has been an enthusiastic exercise, by car enthusiasts, for car enthusiasts.
It comes together in Australia, by Holden, the Down Under subsidiary of GM. G8 trims as a V6-powered base edition and the GT powered by a 6.0-liter V8 posted to 361 hp through a six-speed automatic with manual shifting.
A product of GM's operation in Australia, the original Holden Monaro muscle-car first fired up down-under in 1968.
Oddly enough, the American speedster is actually built by Holden, Pontiac's Australian branch. Projected annual production is that there will be around 18,000 vehicles made.
So they turned to GM's Australian arm, Holden, and borrowed running gear from the Commodore and Monaro. Inside, though, the Insignia is like nothing else. The cabin is a stylish mix of soft brown leather and exotic ebony wood inlays.
then turn right, check out the Saab Aero X and gaze at the Holden Efijy,
a big and beautiful hot rod from General Motors' Australian arm. I know, you'll want to linger,
but you need to do a lap through the GM display, to see the Camaro convertible, ...
2005 Pontiac GTO
The new Goat has been a dog so far, as sales of the Holden-sourced Pontiac GTO are running at less... more
2005 Pontiac G6
Although it's too soon to mourn the Aztek's passing, Pontiac has at least replaced the hoary Grand... more ...
GM's Lordstown, Ohio assembly plant will build it for North America, while Holden will build it in Australia for that market. So GM has gained a lot of real-world experience with this compact that North Americans will benefit from.
The model was not present until December 2005, when it was introduced as the new TK Holden Barina (3-door and 5-door), replacing previous XC Barina, which was an imported and rebadged European Opel Corsa.
As such, Buick’s Chinese line-up includes the Enclave, the LaCrosse and the new Regal, but also the GL8 minivan (a reskinned Buick Terraza), the Park Avenue (a Holden Commodore clone) as well as the Excelle family, ...
0L gas direct-injection V-6, rated 265 hp, gives the SRX [the] best specific output in its class," while Car and Driver points out that an "optional, 300-horse turbo V-6, built in Australia for Saab and Holden, will arrive this fall.
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As a result, the changes are minimal, making this to all intents and purposes a rebadged Holden.
It will eventually be sold around the world in Saturn, Opel, Chevrolet, Holden and Daewoo brands. About the only things left over from the old plastic-sided Vue are a couple of its powertrains.
At first we got no calls at all but then we got a few nibbles. One caller was a scrap metal dealer who often traveled to Australia and knew the G8 as the Holden Commadore.
At launch in Ireland, there are 1.6- and 1.8-litre engines, substantially improved versions respectively of the GM 'Family One' and 'Family Two' power units. The smaller one is built by Daewoo themselves, the 1.8-litre by GM Holden in Australia.
Made by Holden it was a great niche car that very few people bought. But HALO cars don't make money. No money to be made there at all.
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