Archive for the ‘Australian Cars’ Category

Holden gets HSV Clubsport R8 Tourer wagon

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008


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. (more…)

American muscle makes comeback at NY

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

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The 2008 New York Auto Show this week is playing host to a number of hot new cars, all for the American market. (more…)

Holden previews new Coupe 60 concept

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

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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. (more…)

Z06-engined Holden ready for combat

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

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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. (more…)

Australia gets new Ford Falcon models

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

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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 While it looks great, it really looks like more of a minor update on an outdated car.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. (more…)

Holden does an HSV Maloo for Australia

Friday, October 12th, 2007

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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. (more…)