2009 Holden Colorado

GM Holden takes the cover of his next release, the new light commercial vehicle, the Holden Colorado.

This new powerful light truck brings high performance and capacity, all the cars, like the interior comfort and value for money that Holden is renowned for.

The three tons of towing capacity braked Turbo Diesel 4x4 variants adds a strong appeal Holden Colorado.

Holden Colorado will bring an extensive LCV range to the market, offering consumers a wide range of body styles, powertrains and specifications to suit all work and recreational applications, catering for both fleet and private customers .

With muscular wheel arches, powerful front and side profile, aggressive exterior styling reflects its credentials Holden Colorado laborious.

2010 Holden Cruze Review

The all-new Holden Cruze debuts in Australia at the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show, signaling the company last participant in the competitive small car segment. Holden Cruze is the first of General Motors' new wave of global products and enter the small car segment in Australia equipped with a road presence on strike, a sophisticated interior comfort and a high level of security. Powered by a 1.8-liter 4 - ECOTEC-cylinder petrol or optional 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder common rail diesel engine, Holden Cruze goes on sale in the second quarter of 2009.

GM Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Mark Reuss said Holden Cruze represents the commitment of the small car market and marked the beginning of a new era for the company.

"The market for small cars is the fastest growing segment in the Australian market and this is our response to this change," said Reuss. "Holden Cruze will have an important role in the future of Holden and presents a new generation car, a new design and a new way of thinking. It's a small world of the kind of car is the perfect blend of style and substance, all the basic type of high-end ".

1970 Holden Torana GTR-X Concept

Holden Torana GTR-X Concept has been designed for a period of LC Torana series, and was seriously considered for production in early 1970. GTR-X was a wedge-shaped body with a fiberglass tailgate access, prototypes and LC Torana GTR cars were XU-1 mechanical components.

The Holden Torana GTR-X concept looks like a sports car emblematic of the 1970s, as the Ferrari 308 GT4, Lotus Esprit and the Mazda RX-7. It weighed 1043 kg (2299 pounds) and has a top speed of 210 km / h (130 mph). The Torana GTR-X in production would have been the first Holden car factory to be equipped with four disc brakes on all four wheels.

When Holden released a promotional brochure in the GTR-X, he said - "His long, elegant hood is accentuated by a small wedge-shaped grid scan lines of the body in the rear tail light assembly the high Simplicity is the sign ... This is achieved by concealed headlights, a rake of glare ice, parking and behind the turn signals, and access to flush filling of gasoline and door handles. fenders take the front and rear body contour. To identify the vehicle, the GTR-X identification is contained within a band of black and orange fresh, parallel to the rocker panel. "

The Torana GTR-X was largely developed by Holden, design and well as brochures, photographs and promotional films were produced to show how serious they put the car into production, the company was finally unable to justify the high cost of engaging in production given the size of the Australian population in those days.

2011 Holden VE II Commodore Omega Review

VE and WM-Series II is the latest version of Australia's most popular sedans, wagons, utilities, luxury cars and a long wheelbase. New range has seen the refinement to the formula that made Holden Commodore of the best-selling car for 14 years, directly importing intelligent multimedia technologies, fuel economy, and the ability to use eco-friendly bioethanol.

VE Series II brings more multimedia features than ever by Commodore allnew infotainment system, which produces a fully integrated Bluetooth �, USB and iPod whole range.

Known as the iQ-Holden, the system is controlled by an intelligent, easy to use touch screen mounted in the center console - the cornerstone of internal date on all models.

Presentation of increased music features plug-and-play and the ability to encode and store up to 15 CDs in an internal flash drive, the system also provides advanced satellite navigation on some models, there including the state of alert live traffic to help drivers avoid congestion delays.

Smart technology Commodore Series II extends powertrain line-up also provides a fuel savings on all models.

Holden thrifty 3.0-liter V6 now Sidi realize a savings of 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 km in the official test ADR81/02. The improvement of two percent adds up to 13 percent fuel economy in September last year, when the technology Direct Injection SI Engine was introduced in the region Commodore.

The 3.6-liter V6 Sidi used to provide models Commodore, average fuel economy gains of more than three percent of all models, while luxury and performance powered by Holden V8 Gen IV improvements averaging more than six percent.

In a major step towards creating a cleaner fuel Australian landscape, customers in the series II could also drive their cars on bio-ethanol which are known in many markets such as E85, a blend containing up to 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.

Bio-ethanol is a renewable fuel that can be made from a variety of waste products from the production of wheat and sugar and even households. In Australia today the use of fuel reduces emissions of lifecycle CO2 by almost 40 percent compared to gasoline.

A first for an Australian car manufacturing, models of the Series II V6-powered 3.0-liter and 6.0 liter V8 Sidi flex-fuel capability, so they can run on bioethanol E10, without lead, Premium, or a combination of both.

LWB

The long-wheelbase luxury cars, Series II Holden is offering buyers in two well-defined flagship model Caprice.

The introduction of a major upgrade of WM Series II in September will mark the debut of the Holden Caprice V-Series.

Luxury Sport V Series designation corresponds to that of other premium Holden and identifies the top model.

Assembly is on the Caprice Series II, which shares the stretched silhouette, the 18-inch alloy wheels and a strong design character of its counterpart.

This move, Holden Statesman for a long time to stop the tag name.

VE and WM functionality Series II model line-up and new

Omega Sedan, Ute and Sportwagon - New standard features include:

Holden-color touch screen, the iQ is a single CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB, auxiliary input jack, a built-in iPod support, Enhanced Bluetooth � (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth � audio streaming

Dual-zone electronic climate control

3.0-liter direct injection V6 SIDI (again Ute)

6-speed automatic transmission to select an active (on the new Ute)

flex-fuel capability, so the vehicle can run on E10 bioethanol, unleaded premium or a combination

Berlina Sedan and Sport Wagon - New standard features include:

Holden-color touch screen, the iQ is a single CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB, auxiliary input jack, a built-in iPod support, Enhanced Bluetooth � (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth � audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB of flash storage disk

Dual-zone electronic climate control

Flex-fuel capability, allowing the vehicle to run on bioethanol E10, unleaded premium or a combination

The new 17-inch wheels machined alloy (4)

New seats with cushions and fabric inserts Sportec

SV6 Ute and sedan and Sportwagon - New standard features include:

Holden-color touch screen, the iQ is a single CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB, auxiliary input jack, a built-in iPod support, Enhanced Bluetooth � (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth � audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB flash memory storage

Dual-zone electronic climate control

New sport front seats

New sport-bright instrumentation

New 18-inch wheels machined aluminum (4)

The new interior color and finish

SS and the Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ Holden-CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support integrated Bluetooth � improved (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth � audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB flash memory storage

Dual-zone electronic climate control

New sport of high clarity instrumentation

New 18-inch machined alloy wheels (4)

New interior color and cut

Flex-fuel capability, which allows the vehicle to drive into bioethanol, E10, Unleaded, Premium, or a combination of

SS V-Series Sedan, Ute and Sportwagon - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ Holden-CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support integrated Bluetooth � improved (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth � audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB of flash storage disk

New Interior Trim

New alloy wheels 19 "(4)

Navigation with Live Traffic

rear parking aid (except Ute)

rear view camera (except Ute)

Flex-fuel capability, which allows the vehicle to drive into bioethanol, E10, Unleaded, Premium, or a combination of

2011 Holden VE II Commodore SV6 Review

VE and WM series II marks the latest versions of the most popular sedans in Australia, cars, utilities and luxury vehicles with long wheelbase. The new series saw Holden fineness of the formula that made the nation's best selling car in the Commodore for 14 consecutive years by the introduction of intelligent multimedia technology, fuel economy improved and the ability to run on the bio-ethanol.

VE Series II brings more multimedia features than ever by Commodore allnew infotainment system, which produces a fully integrated Bluetooth �, USB and iPod whole range.

Known as the iQ-Holden, the system is controlled by an intelligent, easy to use touch screen mounted in the center console - the cornerstone of internal date on all models.

Presentation of increased music features plug-and-play and the ability to encode and store up to 15 CDs in an internal flash drive, the system also provides advanced satellite navigation on some models, there including the state of alert live traffic to help drivers avoid congestion delays.

The technology includes intelligent Commodore Series II powertrain lineup, offering further improve fuel economy on all models.

Holden thrifty 3.0-liter V6 now Sidi realize a savings of 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 km in the official test ADR81/02. The improvement of two percent adds up to 13 percent fuel economy in September last year, when the technology Direct Injection SI Engine was introduced in the region Commodore.

that 3.6-liter SIDI V6 models used to power the average earnings Commodore fuel economy of more than three percent for all models of luxury and performance driven Gen IV V8 Holden improve an average of more than six percent .

In an important step towards a cleaner fuel the Australian landscape, Series II, guests can also drive their cars into bioethanol, which is known in many markets E85, a blend of ethanol up to 85 per cent of petrol and 15 per percent.

Bio-ethanol is a renewable fuel that can be made from a variety of waste products from the production of wheat and sugar and even households. In Australia today the use of fuel reduces emissions of lifecycle CO2 by almost 40 percent compared to gasoline.

A first for an Australian car manufacturing, models of the Series II V6-powered 3.0-liter and 6.0 liter V8 Sidi flex-fuel capability, so they can run on bioethanol E10, without lead, Premium, or a combination of both.

A long wheelbase

For luxury cars long wheelbase Series II Holden will offer two versions of specific buyers flagship model Caprice.

The introduction of a major upgrade of WM Series II in September will mark the debut of the Holden Caprice V-Series.

The luxury sport V-Series designation matches other premium Holden and identifies this model as a premium.

Assembly is on the Caprice Series II, which shares the stretched silhouette, the 18-inch alloy wheels and a strong design character of its counterpart.

With this move, Holden left his plate of long-term status.

VE and the characteristics of the WM Series II range of models and new

Omega Sedan, Ute and Sportwagon - New standard features include:

Holden-color touch screen, the iQ is a single CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB, auxiliary input jack, a built-in iPod support, Enhanced Bluetooth � (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth � audio streaming

Dual-zone electronic climate control

3.0-liter direct injection V6 SIDI (again Ute)

6-speed automatic transmission to select an active (on the new Ute)

Flex-fuel capability, allowing the vehicle to run on bioethanol E10, unleaded premium or a combination

Sedan Sedan and Sport Wagon - New standard features include:

Holden-color touch screen, the iQ is a single CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB, auxiliary input jack, a built-in iPod support, Enhanced Bluetooth � (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth � audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB flash memory

Dual-zone electronic climate control

Flex-fuel capability, which allows the vehicle to drive into bioethanol, E10, Unleaded, Premium, or a combination of

The new 17-inch wheels machined alloy (4)

The new cloth seats and supports more Sportec

SV6 and Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ-Holden CD, MP3, USB, auxiliary input jack, support for the iPod integrated Bluetooth � increased (book screen phone, dialing, touch screen, Bluetooth � Audio Streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB of flash storage disk

Dual-zone electronic climate control

New sport front seats

The new sport of high-clarity of the instrumentation

New 18-inch machined alloy wheels (4)

The new interior color and finish

SS and the Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ Holden-CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support integrated Bluetooth � improved (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth � audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB flash memory

Dual-zone electronic climate control

New sport of high clarity instrumentation

The new 18-inch wheels machined alloy (4)

New interior color and cut

Flex-fuel capability, allowing the vehicle to run on bioethanol E10, unleaded premium or a combination

SS V-Series Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ Holden-CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support integrated Bluetooth � improved (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth � audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB flash memory storage

New Interior Trim

New alloy wheels 19 "(4)

Live Traffic Navigation

rear parking aid (except Ute)

rear view camera (except Ute)

Flex-fuel capability, which allows the vehicle to drive into bioethanol, E10, Unleaded, Premium, or a combination of

Calais Sedan and Sport Wagon - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ-Holden CD, MP3, USB, auxiliary input jack, support for the iPod integrated Bluetooth � increased (book screen phone, dialing, touch screen, Bluetooth � Audio Streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB flash memory storage

New interior

New 18-inch wheels machined aluminum (4)

Leather appointed seats

leather gear selector surround

2011 Holden VE II Ute SV6

VE and WM-Series II is the latest version of Australia's most popular sedans, wagons, utilities, luxury cars and a long wheelbase. New range has seen the refinement to the formula that made Holden Commodore of the best-selling car for 14 years, directly importing intelligent multimedia technologies, fuel economy, and the ability to use eco-friendly bioethanol.

VE Series II brings more multimedia features than ever by Commodore allnew infotainment system, which produces a fully integrated Bluetooth �, USB and iPod whole range.

Known as the Holden-iQ, the system is controlled by a chip, a user-friendly touch screen mounted in the center console - the cornerstone of an updated interior design on all models.

Presentation of increased music features plug-and-play and the ability to encode and store up to 15 CDs in an internal flash drive, the system also provides advanced satellite navigation on some models, there including the state of alert live traffic to help drivers avoid congestion delays.

The technology includes intelligent Commodore Series II powertrain lineup, offering further improve fuel economy on all models.

Holden is a thrifty 3.0-liter V6 SIDI hours achieved by the fuel economy of 9.1 liters per 100 km in the official test ADR81/02. Two percent to 13 percent improvement in fuel consumption over the profits made in September last year, when the technology Direct Injection Spark Ignition engine was presented to the Commodore range.

The 3.6-liter V6 Sidi used to provide models Commodore, average fuel economy gains of more than three percent of all models, while luxury and performance powered by Holden V8 Gen IV improvements averaging more than six percent.

In an important step towards creating a cleaner fuel landscape of Australia, Series II customers will be able to run their cars on bio-ethanol, known in many markets such as E85, a blend containing up to 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.

Bio-ethanol is a renewable fuel that can be made from a variety of waste products from the production of wheat and sugar and even households. In Australia today the use of fuel reduces emissions of lifecycle CO2 by almost 40 percent compared to gasoline.

A first for an Australian car manufacturing, models of the Series II V6-powered 3.0-liter and 6.0 liter V8 Sidi flex-fuel capability, so they can run on bioethanol E10, without lead, Premium, or a combination of both.

LWB

For luxury cars long wheelbase Series II Holden will offer two versions of specific buyers flagship model Caprice.

The introduction of a major upgrade of WM Series II in September will mark the debut of the Holden Caprice V-Series.

Sporting a luxurious V-series of the same name as the premium Holdens and defines this model is the top-of-the-range.

complete program is Caprice Series II, which shares the stretched silhouette, alloy wheels of 18 inches and a strong design character of its counterpart.

This move, Holden Statesman for a long time to stop the tag name.

VE and WM functionality Series II model line-up and new

Omega Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ Holden-CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support integrated Bluetooth � improved (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth � audio streaming

Dual-zone electronic climate control

3.0-liter direct-injection V6 engine Sidi (new Ute)

6-speed automatic transmission with Active Select (new Ute)

Flex-fuel capability, allowing the vehicle to run on bioethanol E10, unleaded premium or a combination

Berlina Sedan and Sport Wagon - New standard features include:

Holden-color touch screen, the iQ is a single CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB, auxiliary input jack, a built-in iPod support, Enhanced Bluetooth � (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth � audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB flash memory

Dual-zone electronic climate control

Flex-fuel capability, allowing the vehicle to run on bioethanol E10, unleaded premium or a combination

New 17-inch wheels machined aluminum (4)

New seats with bolsters and cloth inserts Sportec

SV6 Ute and sedan and Sportwagon - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ Holden-CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support integrated Bluetooth � improved (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth � audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB of flash storage disk

Dual-zone electronic climate control

New sport front seats

New sport of high clarity instrumentation

New 18-inch wheels machined aluminum (4)

New interior color and cut

SS and the Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

Holden-color touch screen, the iQ is a single CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB, auxiliary input jack, a built-in iPod support, Enhanced Bluetooth � (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth � audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB of flash storage disk

Dual-zone electronic climate control

The new sport of high-clarity of the instrumentation

New 18-inch machined alloy wheels (4)

New interior colors and trim

Flex-fuel capability, allowing the vehicle to run on bioethanol E10, unleaded premium or a combination

SS V-Series Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ Holden-CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support integrated Bluetooth � improved (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth � audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB of flash storage disk

New Interior Trim

New alloy wheels 19 "(4)

Navigation with Live Traffic

Rear Park Assist (with the exception of Ute)

rear view camera (except Ute)

Flex-fuel capability, which allows the vehicle to drive into bioethanol, E10, Unleaded, Premium, or a combination of

2011 Holden Volt Review

GM Holden has released the first images of Holden's much anticipated Volt extended electric vehicles, as it will appear on the roads of Australia. The images, which show a version of right-hand drive Holden Volt Sport badges on the front and rear aerodynamics, were released as part of the presentation of Holden International Motor Show Melbourne. This is a place to take the vehicle that was acclaimed for his ability to travel 64 km before electricity with gasoline or producing tailpipe.

GM Holden chairman and managing director Mark Reuss said the company had been overwhelmed by a public interest in Volt Holden since announcing the launch in Australia in 2012. "We believe that V has the potential to change the game in the Australian car," said Reuss. "Since we announced our intention to introduce Holden Volt to Australia, which were overwhelmed by the public interest in the car and the technology that makes it work. There is no doubt that advanced propulsion systems volts are some of the most interesting developments alternative fuel vehicles. believe in Holden Volt will have a major role in our efforts to make the car more environmentally friendly. "

GM estimates that compared to firms gasoline vehicles will save motorists up to 1892 Volts liters of fuel per year. This is based on research from the United States that identifies 75 per cent of commuters travel an average daily distance of less than 40 miles (64 kilometers). When the battery power the Volt is exhausted, a small gasoline engine generates enough electricity to power the vehicle for hundreds of extra kilometres.GM also calculates that charging the vehicle at night using an electrical outlet Standard consume less electricity annually than the average household refrigerator.

Chevrolet Volt is intended for the production of GM's Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly and is scheduled for launch in the U.S. in late 2010. The correct version of the album will be released later.

V - How the technology works

Volt is an extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV). In a significant advance from conventional hybrids, it uses electricity to its wheels at all times and speeds. For trips up to 64 km, Volt is powered only by electricity stored in its battery without using petrol or producing exhaust pipe. When the battery is discharged, a small gasoline engine generates electricity for the vehicle to travel hundreds of miles away. The advanced technology of the vehicle's battery to be paid in less than three hours on a standard 240 V outlet. The charging time is reduced if the battery is completely dead. GM estimates that compared to gasoline vehicles to average 7.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, V will save drivers up to 1,892 liters of fuel per year.

Volt - Details

The design of the Volt production car has evolved from an original concept that was unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. General Motors has created a design for energy-efficient production vehicles, resulting in one of the most aerodynamic cars in the history of the company. Many design elements of the concept car was brought into the production Volt, including the closed front grille, athletic and graphic design background. Inside, the Volt offers space, comfort, convenience and security that customers expect in a sedan with four passengers.

Volt - Battery Information

GM plans to build the first lithium-ion battery production facility to handle a large model car in the United States to produce V battery system. It consists of a lithium-ion cells, which are grouped into modules, along with other key elements of the battery. The plant is located in Michigan, the subject of negotiations with state and local government authorities. Ment will start in early 2009, and production tools were installed in the mid-year and production will begin in 2010.

SPY SHOTS: 2011 Chevrolet / Holden Captiva SUV with Aveo-esque Fascia

Chevrolet's European arm is moving along with the development of the facelifted Captiva that's due to go on sale on the other side of the Atlantic later this year. Judging by these spy photos, if not all, most changes appear to be concentrated on the SUV's redesigned front end that looks heavily influenced from the Aveo RS concept we saw at this year's Detroit show.

Details remain scarce for now, but it is possible that Chevy might also perform some upgrades to the 2011 Captiva's interior and mechanical hardware.

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The Folden: New Zealanders Create Half Holden HQ, Half Ford Mustang Mechanical Frankenstein

Is it a Holden? Is it a Ford? Well, according to the folks from the New Zealand music radio station, 'The Rock', neither. They say it's a Folden and it was born from the unholy -or so to speak- union of a Holden HQ and a 1969 Ford Mustang.

The culprits are The Rock's Drive show announcers, Robert Taylor and Jono Pryor, who claim that they created the Folden because they were "fed up with the ongoing battle between their listeners over who is mightier - Ford or Holden."

Their goal was to fuse the rear 3/4s of a 1970's Holden HQ sedan with the front-end of a 1969 Ford Mustang with power being provided by 302 cubic inch V8 Ford engine.

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