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2014 holden barina rs

2014 Holden Barina RS

Holden has announced the 2014 Barina RS, which is expected to hit the Australian market very soon. Essentially it is a rebadged Chevrolet Sonic RS so it will gain a lot of features from it. Holden Barina RS features unique exterior styling including sports body kit incorporating larger rear spoiler, front and rear sports fascias and side skirts, new 17” alloy wheels and exclusive-for-RS paint colour, Orange Rock. Barina RS also offers sports interior finishes including sport seats wi

2014 holden trax - price $23,490 aud

2014 Holden Trax - Price $23,490 AUD

Holden has announced the pricing and details about the new 2014 Trax, which is expected to hit the market next month with pricing starting from $23,490. Every Trax model will feature as standard on every model, a 7” touch-screen with MyLink embedded apps, rear view camera, rear parking sensors, six airbags and Bluetooth™ phone and audio streaming. Trax features the same fuel efficient 1.8 litre DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder petrol engine as the Holden Cruze and is paired with a 5-speed

holden vf commodore - styling accessories

Holden VF Commodore - Styling Accessories

Holden has introduced a new range of styling accessories for the VF Commodore. It will allow customers to personalise their vehicles more than ever before. The new range of Genuine Holden Accessories are available in modular kits called “Design Packs” that allow customers to choose from subtle sports decorative highlights through to the ultimate sports performance styling package, and everything in between. VF Commodore Design Packs start with the stage one exterior appearance package, which includes colo

2014 holden caprice - price $54,490

2014 Holden Caprice - Price $54,490

Holden has announced the new 2014 Caprice. The saloon is priced from $54,490 and will hit the market later this year. The exterior has some additional chrome trim and new sets of 18” and 19” alloy wheels. The interior boasts higher quality materials and an improved layout. There are also leather seats, a Start/Stop button and a MyLink infotainment system with GPS SAT NAV. The Caprice V adds a sport steering wheel, a 9-speaker Bose audio system and a rear seat entertainment system with

holden special vehicles gen f - 585hp and 740nm

Holden Special Vehicles Gen F - 585HP and 740Nm

Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has announced the new Gen F line-up. It includes five different cars including the Maloo, Clubsport and Clubsport Tourer, Senator Signature and range-topping GTS. The Gen F Series boasts an aggressive body kit, LED DRLs, ventilated front fenders and a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system. The GTS comes with new front and rear bumpers, a larger spoiler and a set of black alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires. The interior also has some sporty features – new seats, a flat

holden vf commodore ss v

Holden VF Commodore SS V

Holden has announced the VF Commodore SS V, which is expected to make its official debut this weekend. Unveiled as a precursor to the new VF Commodore sport luxury range, the new VF SS V show car applies a serious performance edge to the luxury hero concept Holden previewed in the VF Calais V earlier this week. The new VF Commodore will introduce a range of technology firsts for an Australian car, including Reverse Traffic Alert, Head-up Display, Blind Spot Alert, Forward Collision Alert,

holden sv gts 25th anniversary limited edition released

Holden SV GTS 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Released

Holden SV GTS 25th Anniversary Limited Edition delivers outstanding performance thanks to its 325 kW (442 hp) 6.2 litre, LS3, generation 4 alloy V8 engine. The car is already known elsewhere as known elsewhere as the Vauxhall VXR8 and is based on the Holden Commodore. To this special edition model have been added ne

honda has announced mugen cr-z gt featuring racing hybrid system

Honda has announced MUGEN CR-Z GT featuring racing hybrid system

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its intent to provide technical support to Team Mugen, operated by M-TEC Co., Ltd., for its competition with the MUGEN CR-Z GT in the GT300 class of SUPER GT Series. Honda will supply a 2.8-liter V6 twin-turbo engine and the racing hybrid system developed exclusively for this Team Mugen racing machine and will start actual test runs. Team Mugen's first race with the MUGEN CR-Z GT featuring the Honda racin

are hydrogen cars the alternative vehicle of the future?

Are hydrogen cars the alternative vehicle of the future?

This weeks “fresh and clean” topic will put more attention on hydrogen vehicles as many of us might not be completely aware about them. I’m going to discuss how they work and are they beneficial for the environment, and in addition - I will resume some of their disadvantages. Nowadays many people become more c

holden sv black edition

Holden SV Black Edition

Holden Special Vehicles has introduced the SV Black Edition, which is based on the E Series 3 range launched last September. SV Black Edition will be available in ClubSport R8, Maloo R8 and ClubSport R8 Tourer guise. The exterior is finished in matte black and features nice Vector hood scoops and side vents. The car stands on enormous 20” forged SV Performance alloy wheel finished in gloss black. Performance suspension is also fitted as well as sports exhaust system. SV Black Edition is

holden cruze ss

Holden Cruze SS

Holden is soon release a sports version of Cruze, which is named SS. The car will compete directly against the hot hatchbacks – Ford Focus ST and Mazda3 MPS. The vehicle will be offered in both body styles with four and five-doors. Because, Holden is the Australian “Chevrolet”, Cruze SS will be the same like the Cruze Z-Spec Concept, which was unveiled at the 2010 SEMA Motor Show, Holden Cruze will be powered by Opel Astra’s engine and to match the competition, probably, it will be

Holden to reveal Barina Spark in Sydney

At the upcoming Australian International Motorshow that will take place in Sydney next week, Holden will showcase its all-new, small urban ride 2011 Holden Barina Spark. The athletic-styled Barina Spark will be available in two grades - CD and CDX, both fitted with a 1.2 litre DOHC four-cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and delivering the amazing figure of 5.6 litres/100 km fuel consumption. Engineered according the latest styling cues of GM, the 2011 Holden Barin