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2009 Holden Cruze: Econobox Heads Down Under
The bludgers at Holden announced today ahead of the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show the right-hand-drive 2009 Holden Cruze econobox, yet another badge-engineered Chevy product for the Aussies. More »
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Comment by Jim Topoleski: Is it really fair to call this badge engineered though? Its just how GM does their worldwide distribution, its not... 12 Responses | Other threads
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New FPV Lineup Leads Ford Attack On Aussie Muscle Market
Don't think the Muscle Car Wars are only taking place here in America. Our Aussie brethren — the people who invented the word "hoon" — have themselves a bitter rivalry going strong for years; Holden HSV vs. Ford FPV. And with Ford's new FG Falcon, FPV has itself some new hardware to do battle with. The team at Ford Performace Vehicles doesn't want to release official numbers until the official launch in June, but we're expecting big power from both the turbo inline six and the 'Boss' V8 mills. Although rival Holden's weaponry is shared among GM's global empire with British Vauxhalls, American Pontiacs, and even Chevys in the Middle East, these Aussie Fords will stick to doing battle in their homeland. Though a few will probably sneak into the UK on the gray market, we won't see these FPVs on 'merican shores at all (come on Ford, think Mercury here!). Galleries below and full press release after the jump. More »
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By Mark ArnoldComment by Galaxie500: We will see these products when Ford's market share is in the toilet, they are bleeding red ink and all... more » | Other threads
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Forum Fan-Boy Builds Excitement With Pontiac GTO Photoshop Of Holden Coupe 60
We can always trust the GM fan-boys at GMInsideNews to get their p-shop pens out whenever Holden drops a hot piece of Aussie 'roo tail out for the muscle-craving hoons of the world. Yesterday's Coupe 60 concept was no exception to the rule. camaro_freak, one of the Vegemite-loving forumites over at GMI has photoshopped the Coupe 60 concept in a way that builds swelling excitement in the loins of any muscle car lover — it's his take on what it could look like with the Pontiac arrowhead affixed firmly to the front. That's right, we bring you the camaro_freak GTO 60 concept. Eat your heart out "Maximum" Bob. Hit the jump to see the p-chop bigger, longer and more uncut and getting ready to drive, Pontiac, drive! More » -
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HSV W427 "Supercar" Revealed In Melbourne Gets Z06-Level Power For Increased Hoonage Potential...Mate
Yeah, this limited-edition Aussie madman from the folks at Holden Special Vehicles has got itself a 7.0-liter V8 under the hood — the same one found in the Corvette Z06. Really, we think that's all that needs to be said. Check out the gallery below and the press release after the jump. More » -
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Holden Reveals Coupe 60 Concept
While we don't have anyone at the Melbourne International Auto Show, we can certainly admire from afar. For instance, we've been spending the last few minutes ogling the sweet sight lines on the new Coupe 60 concept car just revealed by the boys down under at Holden. It's meant to be a 60th anniversary present for Holden fans — a diamond annum of Holden's first all-Aussie car. The pillarless concept car is around 60 mm shorter than a VE sedan and sits on 21-inch center-lock alloy wheels with unique design Kumho high performance semi-slicks. Under the hood is a big 6.0-liter V8 — and inside, well, there's some pretty to go around there too. Check out the full release after the jump. More »
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By Ray WertComment by dygituljunky: Oh mah GAWD! That rocks my socks!! Geez-Louise, Holden! Uh, excuse me. I gotta go change my shorts. It'd kick arse to see... more » | Other threads
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Proton R3 Satria Mixes Malaysian Style With Lotus Tuning For Aussie Buyers
In addition to building a car for the Islamic world, Malaysian car company Proton also builds a number of cars for the Australian market, including the popular Satria GTi. As a way of previewing the next GTi, Proton will be showing off the R3 Satria, which was tuned with the help of Proton's motorsports arm. If you're not moved by the thought of a Malaysian company's tuners, we'd remind you that they borrow expertise heavily from Proton-owned Lotus. Though details are scarce, it sure looks mean enough to be a successor to the GTi. Press release below the jump. More »
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Comment by WarShrike: I don't give a damn. I want that right now. I'll even take an anti-lag system if it is turbocharged.... more » | Other threads
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Bolwell Nagari Image Released, Looks Like Every Other Lightweight Sports Car
Despite its Japanese-sounding name, the Nagari is the work of the Australian Bolwell Car Company. The company has a history of building small quantities of sports cars going back to the 1970's and is hoping to recreate the magic with this new Bolwell Nagari. In addition to the borrows-from-here, borrows-from-there looks, the mid-engined sports car should be powered by a supercharged version of Toyota's 2GR-FE 3.5-litre V6. More details and early pics below the jump. More »
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Comment by SuperCatBarf: Bolwell Nagari Image Released, Looks Like Every Other Lightweight Sports Car: In other news, in the wake of the unveiling of... more » | Other threads
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2008 Ford FG Falcons Are Here, Holden To Your Seats
The wait is finally over and the new Australian Ford Falcons are here. Known as the FG Falcon, this seventh generation of the Falcon appears to be packing the goods to compete with the venerable Holden Commodore. This RWD sedan will come in XT, G-Series and XR trim levels with a variety of engines. The Ute version will include a base, R6 and XR trim. In addition to the base inline-six, the Falcon gets a turbocharged version good for 362 horsepower and 393 lb.-ft. of torque. At the top end is the 5.4-liter Boss V8 good for 388 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque. Press release and more pics of the Aussie car-truck goodness below the jump. More »
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Comment by RobertRyan1: Sweet Jeebus, I want a ute with a flatbed like the first pic. The flatbed Ford Utes carry 2,800lb and... more » | Other threads
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Monster Motorbike - Now With Crushing Video
You know, pictures never really convey the awesomeness of at thing quite like video can. After seeing the "Monster Motorbike" this morning, we felt some intrepid videographer had to have commited video to the web - and they have! Check out this short video of the 25 foot long crushcycle in action at an event in Perth. This is the kind of thing that never ends well.
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By Ben WojdylaComment by the good dr zero: @cardesignmike: @danms6: We had better be the fatherland of the hoon, since we were the ones who came up with... more » | Other threads
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Monster Motorcycle To Appear At Aussie Car Show
We got a little out of hand with the monster vehicles the other day, but Aussie Ray Baumann has gone straight bonkers. His creation, the Monster Motorbike, is a 13 ton, 9 meter tall, Detroit Diesel powered crushing machine, it's also, obviously, a motorcycle. Ray will be hooning his super cycle at the Melbourne International Motor Show which starts on February 29th by way of crushing things for fun. Apparently this madman has also cast himself in Evel Kneivel's image and jumps things, having broken his back - twice - by doing so. On his appearance at the show, Baumann says: More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by gStar: that vehicle is not 9 meters tall. Unless that man riding it is 10'6", and that shipping container is 3... more » | Other threads
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