MICHAEL SIMCOE BIOGRAPHY On 7 April 2016 Michael Simcoe was named vice president, GM Global Design, effective 1 May 2016 replacing Ed Welburn who will retire as of 1 July 2016. Simcoe was previously vice president, Design, for GM International (GMI), since 5 March 2014. His design leadership responsibilities included GM’s production and advanced studios in Korea, Australia and [...]
Colorado Xtreme and TrailBlazer Premier revealed in Bangkok Vehicles designed and built at Holden’s GM Australia Design Centre in Port Melbourne Today at the 37th Bangkok International Motor Show, Chevrolet Thailand has taken the covers off two exciting new, Australian designed and built show vehicles, Colorado Xtreme and Trailblazer Premier. The vehicles, which explore two very different directions [...]
Yes yes yes oh YES: handling, Apple Carplay, engaging drive Oh dear me no: uninspiring exterior, lack of support for larger drivers, 5 speed not 6 speed manual Exciting, clever, spacious and fast, are words never spoken about micro-cars. In fact, I’d go one further and say the outgoing Spark was appalling. The first few years of its [...]
It’s big, it’s bold, it’s fast, but most importantly, it’s Australian. The HSV R8 Clubsport is the last in a long line of V8 Australian made muscle cars. It’s a final hurrah for the go-quick Commodore and so it is with a slightly sad heart that we report on the latest HSV offering. Apart from some minor cosmetic changes, [...]
We bathed in the awesomeness of a V8 Holden on many occasions. The MY16 range features the brilliant LS3 engine from the Corvette. The 304kw/570Nm V8 does around 4.9 to 100kph which isn’t bad for a sedan that can take 5 blokes in style. The LS3 badge on the grille and the louvered bonnet is the giveaway to the VFII [...]
Holden reveals most powerful Commodore Ute ever built at the 17th annual Deniliquin Ute Muster VFII Ute V8 now boasts new 6.2-litre LS3 engine Bi-modal exhaust and mechanical sound enhancer standard on all V8 sports models Fans given opportunity to experience virtual reality test drive of Holden’s Lang Lang proving ground with three-time Bathurst 1000 champion Garth Tander at the [...]
Sleek and stylish next-generation Astra revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show All-new vehicle architecture means up to 130kg weight saving for Australian models New 1.4 litre and 1.6 litre turbo petrol engines offer more power and leading fuel economy; 5-door variant confirmed for Australia New high-tech Astra comes equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in advanced infotainment system [...]
Holden has built a special gallery at their Salmon St premises. New chairman and MD Mark Bernhard will also make an announcement about Holden’s future operations in Australia. It is also worth noting that the massive site at Salmon Street has been put up for sale so like most other retailers, will now be an importer only. Holden have [...]
Very collectible pre-production Brock Commodore Chrysler Charger E38 R/T ‘Big Tank’ in cosmetically original condition The first prototype of what became a legion of famous ‘Brock’ HDT Commodores is already on ‘Pole Position’ with Holden enthusiasts before it crosses the block at Shannons Sydney Winter Auction on August 10. Starting life as a 1979 Holden VB Commodore SL/E, the [...]
ABOVE: Cascada No one can figure out just why the Opel experiment failed but it certainly isn’t because “the market segment is tight” as was the excuse at the time. If so, Holden would not now be selling the Opel models with Holden badges shoved on the front. We always said the Opels should have been sold [...]
