1975 Lorinser Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 up for sale
By 1975 the USA had long mothballed its moon vehicles, as with the Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9, W116 series the Germans unveiled a road rocket, whose thrust felt like it could easily rival a Saturn V rocket. Continue reading »
Posted: July 6th, 2009
at 11:15pm by The Editor
Tagged with body kit, Lorinser, Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Categories: Australian Cars, European Cars, General News, Modified Cars
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Pontiac G8 recall for two defects
General Motors is recalling 35,038 Pontiac G8 models, including all 2008 and 2009 models, for defects with the brake lights and the tire pressure monitoring system. Continue reading »
Posted: May 23rd, 2009
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Tagged with Pontiac G8, recall
Categories: American Cars, Australian Cars
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Toyota Camry hybrid gets a makeover in Australia
The 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid in the United States is built in America. And now, the Toyota factory in Australia will add a hybrid model to their line-up. To celebrate the hybrid version of the Camry, Toyota Australia created this one-off concept for the 2009 Melbourne Auto Show. Continue reading »
Posted: February 23rd, 2009
at 5:09pm by The Editor
Tagged with 2009 melbourne auto show, 2010 toyota camry hybrid
Categories: Asian Cars, Australian Cars, Green Cars
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Holden gets HSV Clubsport R8 Tourer wagon
The car known as the Pontiac G8 GXP in America is actually an Australian model by GM-owned Holden called the HSV Clubsport R8. The Australians now get a wagon version of the muscle-sedan, called the HSV Clubsport R8 Tourer. Continue reading »
Posted: September 2nd, 2008
at 4:33pm by The Editor
Tagged with hsv clubsport r8 tourer, pontiac g8 gxp
Categories: Australian Cars
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American muscle makes comeback at NY
The 2008 New York Auto Show this week is playing host to a number of hot new cars, all for the American market. Continue reading »
Posted: March 19th, 2008
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Categories: American Cars, Australian Cars
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Holden previews new Coupe 60 concept
Holden, the Australian arm of General Motors, showed off this “Coupe 60″ concept version of its Commodore sedan. As we all know, the Commodore is sold in North America as the Pontiac G8. If this two-door car goes into production, it’ll be a direct replacement for the now-cancelled Pontiac GTO, if it comes here. Continue reading »
Posted: March 1st, 2008
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Categories: American Cars, Australian Cars
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Z06-engined Holden ready for combat
Holden, the Australian division of General Motors that gave us the Pontiac GTO and G8, have cooked up a new car based on the same underpinnings. To be shown at the Melbourne Auto Show today, the tentatively-named HSV Commodore is a new super-expensive offering with the 505 hp Corvette Z06 engine. Continue reading »
Posted: February 28th, 2008
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Categories: American Cars, Australian Cars
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Australia gets new Ford Falcon models
Ford has redesigned their limited-to-Australia Falcon, calling it the FG series. While it looks great, it really looks like more of a minor update on an outdated car. But with rear-wheel-drive and insanely powerful engine, who cares. Continue reading »
Posted: February 20th, 2008
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Categories: American Cars, Australian Cars
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Holden does an HSV Maloo for Australia
Americans are forced to feel content with the 360 hp Pontiac-badged G8 sedan, but its Australian maker is really having some fun with it for their domestic market. The 400 hp HSV versions of the Commodore (aka G8) sedan were released a year ago in Australia, but this is the first time they have unveiled the HSV version of this Holden Ute pickup derivative, named the HSV Maloo R8. Continue reading »