[ad_1] The Rodeo received the full rally-car treatment, with a motorsport-approved roll-cage, Recaro bucket seats, Momo harnesses, an AP Racing pedal box, shift light, Terratrip trip meter, Autometer gauges, a fire extinguisher, skid plates, and Lexan polycarbonate windows to help reduce weight. [ad_2] Source link Related posts: Australian Oddities: Peter Brock’s Holden Statesman Bathurst Holden … Read more
[ad_1] Australia’s Holden Colorado has lived on in South America – where a major upgrade has been unveiled with a new look, updated technology, and more power. The Holden Colorado ute – now 13 years old – has been given a major update in South America, where it has remained available after its axing in … Read more
[ad_1] While a lofty ambition, in hindsight it’s hard to see the Speedster making an impact in Australia, certainly not with an estimated $70,000-$75,000 price tag. That would have seen the Holden-badged Opel compete on price with the BMW Z3 ($74,380 when new in 2001) and far outstrip the $44,000 and $45,000 asked respectively of … Read more
[ad_1] When you mention the name Holden, some people may recognize it as an Australian car brand, others may know it from the Aussie Supercars Championship, but most won’t be very familiar with what was a hugely impactful and influential manufacturer ‘down under’, spending more than 50 of its 169-year history as the leading car … Read more
[ad_1] Holden built trust with Australian consumers since the first Holden, the FX, rolled off the production line at Fishermans Bend, Victoria, in 1948. That 70-year heritage, which continued until the brand was closed down in 2019, is still felt in 2024. Zane Dobie comes from a background of motorcycle journalism, working for notable titles … Read more
[ad_1] Each of the around 100, give or take, Magnums started life as either a Statesman DeVille or Caprice. From here, Brock’s fairy dust worked over the 5.0-litre Holden V8 under the bonnet, with plenty of HDT go-fast bits – cylinder heads, inlet manifold, air cleaner, and the exhaust system all carried the Brock HDT … Read more
[ad_1] The Managing Director of GM Australia is back in her hometown after 10 years in Detroit, ready to tackle the local launch of Cadillac, the transition to electrification … and life as a mother of three. Jess Bala was at home with her twin boys when she received a video call inviting her to … Read more
[ad_1] Ford once considered leaving Australia – as Holden did in 2020 – the CEO of the company has revealed. View 5 images The global boss of Ford has revealed the US car giant was once close to exiting Australia at some point before or after the end of local manufacturing in 2016. The Ford Ranger … Read more
[ad_1] This is the last Australian-made sedan on the NSW highway patrol fleet to hand in its stripes – and will now be used for public displays only. View 2 images The last operational V8 Holden Commodore SS highway-patrol car in New South Wales to hand in its stripes has been retired from regular duty more … Read more
[ad_1] An auction for an iconic Holden dealer sign has been postponed due to nefarious activities, the auctioneer claims. View 8 images Despite a frenzy of bidders pushing the price to $20,000, the auction for a dealership sign from Bathurst Holden has been halted due to “online sabotage”, according to auctioneers Burns & Co. “In the … Read more
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