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New Compact Car in 2010 from Holden
 GM Holden will build an all-new small car in Australia alongside the country`s best-selling Commodorerange.The second carline will start in the third quarter of 2010 with support from the Federal and South Australian Governments.The vehicle will be based on General Motors` global Delta small car platform and feature new technologies to increase fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse emissions.The new front-wheel-drive vehicle will be built as a sedan and hatch at GM Holden`s Elizabeth manufacturing facility in South Australia. Design and engineering work will take place at the company`s headquarters in Port Melbourne, Victoria.Start-stop hybrid technology and capacity to run on alternative fuels such as E85, ...
Tags: concept, new-car, compact, holden, sedan, hatchback
Coupe 60 Concept revealed by Holden
 Holden took today the wraps off a brand new concept car called Coupe 60. Essentially a two-door variant of the VE Commodore, the auto could easily be put in production, but General Motors insists there are no concrete plans just now. Although the Holden name exists in Australia only, the Commodore sedan model is imported to America as Pontiac G8, which is opening the door to obvious so that a Coupe 60 could come here eventually as well. “This is a vehicle I know our designers would dearly love to see go into production, but for the moment it has to remain a concept only” ...
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Holden VE Sportwagon Jack Daniel`s at the Melbourne International Motor Show 2008
 Holden will reveal the production variant of the VE Sportwagon at the Melbourne International Motor Show 2008, starting on 29 February. A concept variant of the all new VE Sportwagon made its world unveiling at the Australian International Motor Show last October in Sydney.The V8 6.0L Sportwagon SS backed Jack Daniel`s it was created for the V8 Supercar drivers Shane Price, Cameron McConville and Nathan Pretty - enduro specialist.The VE Sportwagon model will be available in full range of VE Commodore versions including Omega, Calais and Berlina, plus the sporty SV6, SS and the area topping SS-V and Calais V units.
Tags: holden, ve, sportwagon, jack daniel, melbourne, international, motor, show,
Holden will reveal a new concept at Melbourne Motor Show
 Holden announced that during the Melbourne Motor Show 2008 they will unveil a concept auto to `knock everybody`s socks off`. Holden also has chosen the show to debut the production variant of its SportWagon, displayed a bit disguised at the Sydney motor show 2007.The firm`s fast-car department, HSV, is expected to be developing a very hot variant of the SportWagon and it may preview the model - alongside the new 7-litre flagship V8 sedan - during the show.The Concept to be displayed by Holden is the preview variant of a model that will be competing with Ford Falcon.
Tags: holden, new, concept, melbourne, motor, show, hsv
Holden UTE to be brought to USA
 Inside rumors state that the Holden UTE will soon be launched in the U.S.A. and same rumors claim that the utility will be sold as the new Pontiac G8 ST probably later this year or at most, early in the 2009. On the other side, the same rumors also stated that the plans for a G8 sports wagon have been canceled. The wagon was taken out of the plans due to the American preferences for the SUVs and crossovers.The future G8 ST UTE will be a combination of performance, remarkable style and acceptable price(actually the UTE is cheaper than sedan in its homeland) as the ...
Tags: Holden, Holden-UTE, sports-wagon
Chevrolet CR8 2008
 GM Holden and Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) will expand the range of exported cars to the Middle East. The new program for export, introduced overnight in the Middle East, will have a variant of HSV`s popular E Series ClubSport R8 exported in form of LHD and badged under the logo of Chevrolet Special Vehicles.Alan Batey, the GM Holden Executive Director – Sales and Marketing said `This extension of our product range in the region illustrates the growing maturity of the Middle East market`.`Local buyers appreciate the luxury brands but also seek great performance and handling from their vehicles. Both the Lumina and Caprice deliver that ...
Tags: chevrolet, cr8, 2008, gm, holden, hsv
HSV Maloo R8 Ute 2008 revealed
 HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) has revealed the hottest HSV Maloo R8 Ute model ever as part of the 20th birthday celebrations, in Sydney, today, at the Australian International Motor Show 2007.Mr Scott Grant – the Managing Director of HSV said the Maloo R8 Ute is redefining the Australian Ute market. `Our team have done an outstanding job on producing a Maloo Ute like no other` said Scott.`Maloos striking visual appearance, performance characteristics and range of luxury appointments will make this Ute just as comfortable and distinctive on a dirt track out the `back of Bourke` or cruising around the inner city streets of Sydney, Melbourne ...
Tags: holden, hsv, 20th, anniversary, maloo, r8, ute, 20
20th Anniversary ClubSport R8 by HSV 2008
 Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has revealed two brand new models, plus a special and commemorative ClubSport R8 model as part of the 20th Anniversary celebrations, today, in Sydney, at the Australian International Motor Show today.Managing Director Scott Grant affirmed the debut of a 20th Anniversary ClubSport R8 celebrating the heritage of a luxury and performance auto company.`The birth of HSV and the reveal of the very first VL Group A SS Commodore – commonly referred to as the `Walkinshaw` – took place at the 1987 Sydney Motor Show. From those humble beginnings, HSV has gone on to produce over 55,000 vehicles and dominate the world ...
Tags: holden, hsv, 2008, 20th, anniversary, club, sport,
VE Commodore Sportwagon by Holden
 The world premiere of the VE Commodore Sportwagon and the debut at Motor Show of the brand new VE Ute made headline GM Holden will be this year at the Australian International Motor Show. Its display includes 22 impressive vehicles, in several departments, representing one of the largest auto ranges today in the Australian market. `The generous interior space, combined with sleeker, sportier styling, makes this a wagon that people will want to own as a year-round family car, or for family and business use. `Holden`s new VE Sportwagon turns practi-`cal` into practi-`cool`` said Gubbey.`Customers will get a car that`s equally at home as a ...
Tags: holden, ve, commodore, sportwagon
Holden Commodore in Europe
 Soon, Opel might be selling a luxury European variant of the Holden Commodore. This new model will be replacing the Omega (discontinued in 2003) and will become the flagship for Opel.The first attempt in replacing Omega with the Signum – a stretched Vectra, was a total failure, that Opel claimed won’t be happening again whit the replacement of Vectra in 2008.`We are … interested in the V6 luxury specification,` said Mr Demant last week at the Frankfurt motor show. `We do know the vehicle is available and I must say I like the vehicle very much. But I need to obviously get support from my ...
Tags: holden, commodore, europe, omega, opel
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