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Holden Fans Get 60th Anniversary Present

Wednesday April 2, 2008, by Staff

FOR RELEASE: 2008-02-28

GM Holden today marked the diamond anniversary of its first all Australian car by unveiling a stunning two-door performance thoroughbred called Coupe 60.

Coupe 60 celebrates the six decades since GM Holden built the 48-215 at its Fishermans Bend plant in Port Melbourne, Victoria, and provides a glimpse of Holden’s future directions in design, engineering and emerging engine technologies.

Exemplifying sports luxury, Coupe 60 is a pillarless concept car that explores the limits of Holden’s current rear-wheel drive capabilities, combining racing looks and technology into a road going sportscar experience.

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Tander Wins Eastern Creek Race 1

Wednesday April 2, 2008, by Staff

Polesitter Garth Tander has led from start to finish in his #1 Toll Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore to win today’s first race of the second round of the 2008
V8 Supercar Championship Series at Eastern Creek Raceway in Sydney.

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New Supercheap Auto Team Tests In Qld

Friday February 15, 2008, by Staff

The most anticipated driver combination for the 2008 V8 Supercar season, Russell ‘the Enforcer’ Ingall and Paul ‘the Dangerous Dude’ Morris, peeled off a number of impressive laps in their new Supercheap Auto Racing Commodores during testing at Queensland Raceway, near Brisbane, yesterday.

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Holden Sportswagon Stars at Brisbane Motor Show

Friday February 15, 2008, by Staff

The sleek new VE Sportwagon today takes centre stage on the GM Holden stand at this year’s Brisbane International Motor Show. The Sportwagon is a production-based concept vehicle, and gives audiences a glimpse of the planned production model due to hit Holden showrooms in the coming months.

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Featured Holden Models

The SUV taken to new heights by Holden, challenges expectations. This highly capable and luxurious drivers SUV delivers outstanding handling and standout style wherever the road takes you. Enjoy the journey more than the destination from your elevated driving position behind the wheel amongst the luxurious interior appointments and advanced safety systems.

Exhilarating drivers car

An exhilarating 270kW of 6.0ltr Gen 4 V8 power with the complimenting Leather Trim deep cusion sports seats allow feeling the massive 19” alloy wheels give you the fine driving control afforded by the Linear Control suspension. Dont just drive it, become it! It will reward you with the ride and handling, technology and safety from this world class Australian designed & built drivers car.

The 195kW, 3.6 ltr High Output Alloytech V6 will put you in the realm of performance motoring with the six speed Manual or optional 5 speed Active Select Automatic. The 18” Alloy wheels enhanced with Linear Control sports suspension work in conjunction with the Electronic Stability Program to give a sure footed grip of the road just as you have a firm grip on the Leather Wrap Steering wheel.

Mid-size no compromise

Challenging benchmark for afford ability and refinement with climate control and six disc in dash audio system just a few of the impressive features. The redefinition of mid size motoring with impressive style. A 2.0 or 2.5 litre six cylinder engine size offers four cylinder like fuel economy with the urgency of a six. Cruise control and ABS including Electronic Brake force Distribution safely harness the performance.

For life in the fast lane you cant go past Astra SRi Turbo! Dynamic confident handling and stirring performance add up to exilarating driving pleasure from the Turbocharged 2.0litre 147kw engine and six speed manual transmission. With 18’ stylish alloy wheels enhanced with Continous Damping Control Suspension (CDC) and Interactive Driving System Plus.

Barina bends all the rules in small car value to your advantage. With new levels of interior space, comfort and zippy handling. You also get the confidence of a 100,000 km or 3 year Holden warranty. Barina is available with a variety of doors to suit your lifestyle and family requirements. The new 1.6 litre engine is fuel efficient but is a real performer. Standard items are air conditioning, power steering and dual front airbags.