2012 Holden Malibu

<center><img alt="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YhBSwu0UwXo/Te-OWLpy6wI/AAAAAAAEiSQ/XVcikJ7kcwU/s1600/Holden-Malibu-Test-4.jpg" height="405" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YhBSwu0UwXo/Te-OWLpy6wI/AAAAAAAEiSQ/XVcikJ7kcwU/s1600/Holden-Malibu-Test-4.jpg" style="cursor: -moz-zoom-in;" width="600" /></center><br />Holden’s engineers have commenced local fine-tuning work on the all-new Holden Malibu medium sedan ahead of its launch at the end of 2012.<br /><br />Specialists from Holden’s Powertrain Engineering team are currently calibrating the Malibu for General Motors’ global markets, as well as for Australia’s unique conditions. The car will be badged as a Chevrolet in almost 100 countries around the world, but the Holden Malibu will get a badge transplant and a chassis tune-up for the home market.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The Malibu will be available with a seven-inch colour touchscreen incorporating Bluetooth audio streaming and will conceal a 15cm-deep bin for storing phones and wireless devices.<br /><br />The exterior is fitted with LED taillights and the alloy wheel selection will range from 17 to 19 inches.<br /><br />The Malibu is being calibrated at Holden’s Lang Lang Proving Ground in Victoria and is also being evaluated on public roads. It has been pictured at the coastal resort town of Phillip Island.<br /><br /><br /><center><a class="cboxElement" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YhBSwu0UwXo/Te-OWLpy6wI/AAAAAAAEiSQ/XVcikJ7kcwU/s1600/Holden-Malibu-Test-4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); "><img alt="Holden Malibu" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615863772090657538" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YhBSwu0UwXo/Te-OWLpy6wI/AAAAAAAEiSQ/XVcikJ7kcwU/s200/Holden-Malibu-Test-4.jpg" style="position: relative; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; border: 0px initial initial; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 0px; background: initial initial initial initial initial" /></a><a class="cboxElement" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4JD8G0n3auo/Te-OVTw3s2I/AAAAAAAEiSA/DWPjDwhF7Lg/s1600/Holden-Malibu-Test-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); "><img alt="Holden Malibu" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615863757087945570" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4JD8G0n3auo/Te-OVTw3s2I/AAAAAAAEiSA/DWPjDwhF7Lg/s200/Holden-Malibu-Test-2.jpg" style="position: relative; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; border: 0px initial initial; margin-left: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 5px; padding: 0px; background: initial initial initial initial initial" /></a></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><i>Aussie Engineers Begin Work on All-New Malibu</i></b><i><br />2011-06-08<br /><br />Holden's engineering team has been recruited to help fine-tune the stunning new mid-sized Malibu that will go on sale in Australia late next year.<br /><br />Engineers from Holden's Powertrain Engineering team are currently calibrating the Malibu for GM's global markets, where it will play an important role in the Chevrolet portfolio.<br /><br />The Malibu is being calibrated at Holden's Lang Lang Proving Ground in Victoria and is also being evaluated on public roads. It has been pictured at the coastal resort town of Phillip Island.<br /><br />Holden's work forms part of GM's global workshare strategy, which uses the available resources and skills of the company's engineers from around the world to perform development work on future model cars. It will see the team continue to work on Malibu until the end of 2012.<br /><br /><b>About Holden Malibu</b><br />Holden will bring the Malibu nameplate to Australia for the first time in late 2012 with a line-up of fuel efficient and responsive four cylinder engines. Outside Australia, it will be sold under the Chevrolet name in nearly 100 countries around the world.</i></span><p>

2012 Holden Malibu

Holden’s engineers have commenced local fine-tuning work on the all-new Holden Malibu medium sedan ahead of its launch at the end of 2012. S...

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Holden Commodore

<center><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0QXTy94I/AAAAAAADb04/bl9cWjfS8D4/s1600/Walkinshaw-Commodore-0.jpg"><img height="399" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0QXTy94I/AAAAAAADb04/bl9cWjfS8D4/s1600/Walkinshaw-Commodore-0.jpg" width="600" /></a></center><br />Australian tuner Walkinshaw Performance has unveiled a project with a supercharged engine as part of the opening of the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The showcar is based on a Holden Commodore Series II SS, fitted with the all-new WP 230 supercharger sourced from supplier, Edelbrock.<br /><br />This 2010 Holden Commodore Series II SS by Walkinshaw Performance package has again Walkinshaw 6.0 liters V8 engine found in the original vehicle and concluded that the Edelbrock 230 compressor exit, take challenging 617hp and 780 Nm of torque.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The car also features uprated brakes, in the form of 378mm disc rotors up front and 365mm disc rotors on the rear. These are clamped by six-piston calipers front and rear. Other hardware changes include specially tuned Bilstein suspension, bespoke WP interior and embroidered seats, a Rockford Foscate audio system, and a body kit package including a carbon fibre rear lip spoiler.<br /><br />The WP Series II comes with a six-piston brake package, a suspension package developed with Bilstein, a specially commissioned Rockford Fosgate audio system and a 1987-style body kit.<br /><br />Packages, including the cost of a Holden Series II Commodore SS will begin at $ 99,990 Australian Dollars.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0QXTy94I/AAAAAAADb04/bl9cWjfS8D4/s1600/Walkinshaw-Commodore-0.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Walkinshaw Holden Commodore" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529492635732080514" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0QXTy94I/AAAAAAADb04/bl9cWjfS8D4/s200/Walkinshaw-Commodore-0.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0QqTfg9I/AAAAAAADb1A/d1xMZ3mfHTQ/s1600/Walkinshaw-Commodore-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Walkinshaw Holden Commodore" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529492640831079378" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0QqTfg9I/AAAAAAADb1A/d1xMZ3mfHTQ/s200/Walkinshaw-Commodore-1.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0O1ypIDI/AAAAAAADb0Y/J-DesRIfbWo/s1600/Walkinshaw-Commodore-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Walkinshaw Holden Commodore" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529492609554784306" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0O1ypIDI/AAAAAAADb0Y/J-DesRIfbWo/s200/Walkinshaw-Commodore-2.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0Pqk8u8I/AAAAAAADb0g/ui5mBV5-byo/s1600/Walkinshaw-Commodore-3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Walkinshaw Holden Commodore" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529492623724428226" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0Pqk8u8I/AAAAAAADb0g/ui5mBV5-byo/s200/Walkinshaw-Commodore-3.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0PuDGXHI/AAAAAAADb0o/j5DPLMSvLbo/s1600/Walkinshaw-Commodore-4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: underline; "><img alt="Walkinshaw Holden Commodore" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529492624656194674" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0PuDGXHI/AAAAAAADb0o/j5DPLMSvLbo/s200/Walkinshaw-Commodore-4.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0P3_jTrI/AAAAAAADb0w/99sbBzKQsDw/s1600/Walkinshaw-Commodore-5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Walkinshaw Holden Commodore" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529492627325669042" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0P3_jTrI/AAAAAAADb0w/99sbBzKQsDw/s200/Walkinshaw-Commodore-5.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0Ous2mfI/AAAAAAADb0Q/2pDmzYVG1Vw/s1600/Walkinshaw-Commodore-6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="Walkinshaw Holden Commodore" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529492607651453426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TLy0Ous2mfI/AAAAAAADb0Q/2pDmzYVG1Vw/s200/Walkinshaw-Commodore-6.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border:initial none initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release</b><br /><br /><i>Walkinshaw Performance (WP) today unveiled a totally new and integrated product – with a unique supercharged engine – to be known as the WP Series II Supercar, as part of the opening of the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney.</i><div><i><br />The showcar is based on a Holden Commodore Series II SS, fitted with the all-new WP 230 supercharger sourced from leading US auto supplier, Edelbrock.<br /><br />When combined with the existing Holden V8 engine this car develops 460 kW of power and 780 Nm of torque.<br /><br />“We’re celebrating the release of the WP Series II Supercar by producing just 23 examples, finished in Panorama Silver, the same colour which adorned the original ‘Walky’ when it debuted at the Sydney Motor show 23 years ago”.<br /><br />The WP Series II Supercar features;<br /><br /></i><ul><li><i> Edelbrock E Force supercharger.</i></li><li><i> An all new front and rear brake package; six piston 378mm rotors at front and six piston 365mm rotors at the rear.</i></li><li><i> Upgraded and recalibrated suspension package developed with Bilstein.</i></li><li><i> A specially commissioned audio upgrade package from Rockford Fosgate,</i></li></ul><i><br />finished in Panorama Silver.<br /><br />Packages, including the cost of a Holden Series II Commodore SS will begin at $99,990<br /><br />Walkinshaw Holden Commodore Specs<br /><br />SERIES 2 SUPERCAR - SPECIFICATIONS<br />Engine Specifications 6.0L 90-degree OHV V8. Cross flow cylinder heads. Twin knock control sensors.</i></div><div><i><br />On-board diagnostics. Central plenum with individual symmetrical runners<br />Walkinshaw Performance WP230 Supercharger<br />Capacity (cc) 5967<br />Compression ratio (:1) 10.4<br />Power 460kW @6000rpm (ECE, kW)<br />Torque 780Nm @ 3450rpm (ECE, Nm)<br />Figure quoted using 98 RON (PULP)<br />Transmission 6-speed manual transmission<br />Gear Ratio 1st 3.01<br />Gear Ratio 2nd 2.07<br />Gear Ratio 3rd 1.43<br />Gear Ratio 4th 1<br />Gear Ratio 5th 0.71<br />Gear Ratio 6th 0.57<br />Final Drive Ratio 3.45<br />Recommended petrol octane rating 98 RON PULP. Note that using 95RON (PULP) or lower will not cause any problems, but will result in<br />slightly less engine performance and economy.</i></div><div><i><br />Fuel tank capacity (L) 71<br />Exhaust Hi-Flow 3” CatBack exhaust with 3” Bi-Modal Mufflers<br />Unique WP Stepped design Steel Cat Header<br />Walkinshaw Quad Billet Alloy Tips Exhaust Outlets<br />Brakes Front - 378mm ‘S’ groove – deep annulus ventilated discs with WP 6-piston caliper<br />Rear - 365mm ventilated disc with WP 6-piston caliper<br />WP Braided Brake Line package<br />Suspension - Front Bilstein mono tube inverted technology. 40mm outer tube. 36mm diameter digressive rate piston. Unique valve<br />code. 10 independent deflection discs for bump and rebound. Separate bleed shims, check valves and support<br />shims. Floating dividing piston providing physical separation between gas and oil. Damping forces generated<br />within 1mm of deflection. Fully serviceable. Front suspension: Direct acting stabiliser bar. Coil spring.<br />Suspension - Rear Bilstein mono tube technology. 50mm outer tube. 46mm diameter digressive rate piston. Unique valve code.<br />11 independent deflection discs for bump and rebound. Separate bleed shims, check valves and support shims.<br />Floating dividing piston providing physical separation between gas and oil. Damping forces generated within<br />1mm of deflection. Fully serviceable. Rear suspension: Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension (IRS). Coil spring.<br />Stabiliser bar.<br />Steering Variable ratio rack and pinion<br />Wheels 20” x 8.5” Walkinshaw Performance limited edition front alloy wheel with 245/35 R20 95Y tyre<br />20” x 10.0” Walkinshaw Performance limited edition rear alloy wheel with 275/30 R20 97Y tyre<br />Exterior Colour Panorama Silver<br />WP Power Scoop<br />Colour Coded Grille Insert<br />Carbon Fibre Mirror Caps<br />Carbon Fibre Lip Spoiler<br />Interior Leather wrap premium multifunction steering wheel<br />Touch-screen Holden-iQ System<br />Walkinshaw Performance Embossed Front Headrest Covers<br />WP 4piece floor mat set<br />WP Embossed centre armrest<br />WP door sills<br />Limited Edition Build Badge Numbered 1-23<br />Entertainment Walkinshaw Performance Rockford Fosgate Limited Edition Premium Audio Upgrade<br />Limited Edition WP Multi Channel Amplifier<br />Limited Edition WP Remote Subwoofer Control<br />Limited Edition WP Grille and 500 Watt Dual Voice Coil 12” Subwoofer<br />Limited Edition WP Custom Tuned Subwoofer Enclosure<br />Limited Edition WP High Performance 6” Full Range Speakers in all doors<br />VL SS GROUP A SV - SPECIFICATIONS<br />ENGINE Configuration: V8<br />Displacment (cc): 4987 \<br />Bore x Stroke (mm): 101.6 x 76.8<br />Compression Ratio: 8.5:1<br />Power (kw): 180kw (Flywheel) @5200 rpm<br />Torque (Nm): 380Nm (Flywheel) @ 4000 rpm<br />ENGINE BLOCK Reinforced cylinder block<br />4 bolt main bearing caps<br />CYLINDER HEADS High flow intake ports<br />Large intake & exhaust valves<br />Sequenced intake / exhaust valve<br />VALVE TRAIN Roller rocker arms<br />Large diameter push rods<br />Cast aluminium rocker covers<br />Large diameter valve lifters<br />CAMSHAFT New profile camshaft, driven by a double row timing chain<br />AIR INTAKE Bonnet-top air intake<br />Dual, progressively-linked throttle bodies<br />High rise intake manifold with tuned length ram tubes, as designed for Group A racing<br />FUEL SYSTEM Port fuel injection, Bosch injectors<br />High pressure electric fuel pump<br />IGNITION Electronic, controlled by a Delco engine management system<br />Anti-knock sensor<br />EXHAUST Extractor system, with tubular stainless steel manifold<br />TRANSMISSION Borg Warner BT5G 5 speed manual gearbox<br />Heavy duty clutch<br />DIFFERENTIAL Final drive ratio: 3.08:1<br />Limited slip diff with shot peened gears<br />STEERING Variable ratio rack & pinion<br />Variable assist power steering system<br />SUSPENSION Sports suspension, including Bilstein ear gas pressure shock absorbers<br />Bilstein front suspension strut inserts<br />WHEELS & TYRES 16 x 7” alloy wheels, designed by Holden<br />205x55 VR 16” Bridgestone RE71 tyres<br />BRAKES Heavy duty four wheel disc brakes, using ventilated front disc with finned alloy caliper<br />FUEL TANK Capacity: 83 litres<br />Stone shield<br />BODY Front air dam<br />Bonnet - heat extractor vent & cold air intake<br />Raised bonnet centre to accomodate higher engine profile<br />Slotted side skirts to help remove air lift pressure from below body<br />Revised rear deck lid, fenced by wrap around spoiler<br />Front & rear fender flanges have been reworked for tyre clearence<br />One colour Panorama silver body paint, including body colour bumper facias, door handles & side mouldings<br />VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION SS Group A decals<br />SV badging<br />Limited edition vehicle number on ID plate<br />Decal with Build number on dash (Passenger side)<br />LUXURY FEATURES Air conditioning<br />Central locking<br />Power windows<br />Cobra anti theft alarm with remote radio key<br />AM / FM stereo system with electronic tune radio / cassette<br />Four speakers<br />Power Antenna<br />Momo leather bound steering wheel<br />Full instrumentation<br />Digital clock<br />New sports seats designed in Australia<br />Tweed cloth & velour upholstery<br />Drivers seat height adjuster<br />Rear seat centre arm rest<br />Rear seat reading lamps<br />Cut pile carpet<br />Tinted windows<br />Centre console with 3 compartments & armrest<br />Remote electric boot release<br />Manual remote control exterior mirrors<br />Driver’s left foot rest</i><br /></div><br /></span><p></p>

Holden Commodore

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2011 Holden Commodore VE Series II

<center><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TH5o5xZsnRI/AAAAAAADQN8/gvFC_TDOVZA/s1600/16570-0143_01.JPG"><img height="399" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TH5o5xZsnRI/AAAAAAADQN8/gvFC_TDOVZA/s1600/16570-0143_01.JPG" width="600" /></a></center><br />Holden has just released the 2011 Holden Commodore VE Series II, a facelifted version of the VE Commodore that will be available with either a 3.0-liter V6, 3.6-liter V6, or a massive 6.0-liter V8.<br /><br />The 3.0-litre SIDI V6 and 6.0-litre V8 engines are the ones compatible with E85 fuel. The flex-fuel system allows the car to use organically-developed ethanol fuel at the standardised 85 percent ratio. Using this fuel is said to reduce CO2 emissions coming out from the tailpipe by as much as 40 percent. And it doesn’t matter if you top the car up on regular unleaded or premium unleaded either, the engine and its software will figure it all; there’s no need to ‘switch’ from fuel to fuel.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />A similar story can be told about these cars' interiors – minute tweaks to fit and finish have been made, though the big news is the addition of GM's new Holden-iQ infotainment system, available on all Series II models. Holden-iQ incorporates audio, Bluetooth and navigation functions into one 6.5-inch touchscreen interface, as well as a back-up camera (not available on the Ute).<br /><br />Other standard facilities inside embody Bluetooth connectivity, iPod and MP3 harmony and memory USB hang ports. This is all passable by a 6.5 inch iQ screen. This shade additionally displays satellite navigation information – customary upon SS-V, Calais-V and Caprice models.<br /><br />Source: Holden<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TH5o5xZsnRI/AAAAAAADQN8/gvFC_TDOVZA/s1600/16570-0143_01.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: underline; "><img alt="2011 Holden Commodore VE Series II" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511958335671016722" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TH5o5xZsnRI/AAAAAAADQN8/gvFC_TDOVZA/s200/16570-0143_01.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 10px; 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height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TH5o3bPz-LI/AAAAAAADQNE/CUERQTsdreQ/s1600/16541-321_01.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="2011 Holden Commodore VE Series II" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511958295364237490" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TH5o3bPz-LI/AAAAAAADQNE/CUERQTsdreQ/s200/16541-321_01.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TH5o209I5hI/AAAAAAADQM0/I0lW42Id8W0/s1600/16541-285_01.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; 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text-decoration: none; "><img alt="2011 Holden Commodore VE Series II" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511958309922096882" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TH5o4RerRvI/AAAAAAADQNc/WfIZ3EPGNso/s200/16550-264_01.JPG" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a></center><br /><br /><b>Press Release </b><br /><br /> <div style="display: block;" class="pressrelease"> <ul> <li> <strong><i>Smart new touch-screen infotainment system on all models</i></strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><i>Improved fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions across the range</i></strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><i>3.0L V6 and 6.0L V8 models capable of running on bio-ethanol</i></strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong><i>Interior and exterior styling updates across all models</i></strong></li> </ul> <p><i>With the new range Holden has finessed the formula that has made Commodore the nation’s top selling car for 14 years straight, introducing smart multimedia technology, improved fuel economy and the capacity to run on environmentally friendly bio-ethanol.<br /><br />VE Series II brings more multimedia features to the Commodore range than ever before through an all-new infotainment system that delivers full Bluetooth®, USB, iPod® and MP3 player integration across the range.<br /><br />Known as Holden-iQ, the system is controlled through a clever, user-friendly touch screen mounted in the centre stack - the cornerstone of a refreshed interior across all models.<br /><br />Introducing increased plug-and-play music functions and the ability to rip and store CDs on an internal flash drive[1], the system also delivers advanced satellite navigation features on selected models including live traffic condition alerts to help drivers avoid road congestion.<br /><br />Commodore’s smart technology extends to the Series II powertrain line-up which delivers further fuel economy improvements on all models.<br /><br />Holden’s frugal 3.0-litre SIDI V6 now achieves economy of 9.1 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres in the official ADR81/02 test. The 2 per cent improvement adds to the 12 per cent fuel economy gain made in September last year when Spark Ignition Direct Injection engine technology was introduced to the Commodore range.</i> </p> <p><i>The 3.6 litre SIDI V6 used to power premium Commodore models makes average fuel economy gains of more than 3 per cent while all luxury and performance models powered by Holden’s Gen IV V8 improve on average by more than 6 per cent.<br /><br />The fuel economy improvements also result in reduced emissions across the range with all V6 models now achieving a four-star rating in the Federal Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.</i> </p> <p><i>In a major step towards creating a cleaner Australian fuel landscape, Series II introduces flex-fuel technology which enables customers to run their cars on bio-ethanol, known in many markets as E85; a blend of up to 85 per cent ethanol and 15 per cent petrol.<br /><br />Bio-ethanol is a cleaner burning fuel made in Australia from the waste bi-product of wheat, sugar, sorghum and eventually even household garbage.</i> </p> <p><i>In Australia today use of the fuel reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by up to 40 per cent when compared to petrol.<br /><br />A first for an Australian-made car, Series II models powered by the 3.0 litre SIDI V6 and 6.0 litre V8 engines will feature this flex-fuel capability, allowing them to run on bio-ethanol, E10, Unleaded, Premium or any combination in between.<br /><br />To support Holden’s release of flex-fuel vehicles, leading fuel retailer Caltex has introduced Bio E-Flex, a high-ethanol blended fuel to be sold in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra from October.<br /><br />Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Mike Devereux, said Series II, which also receives a range of exterior design enhancements, reflected Holden’s focus on continuous improvements for Commodore.<br /><br />“Our approach to Commodore has been about making a great car even better,” Mr Devereux said.</i> </p> <p><i>“It’s about introducing more improvements more often and getting technology into the car that our customers need and want.<br /><br />“That’s what we have done with VE Series II.<br /><br />“Our customers have been telling us they want to see our models refreshed with greater functionality from Omega to Caprice.<br /><br />“We have listened and responded in a way that continues to position Commodore as the smart choice for Australian motorists.”<br /><br />Mr Devereux said the introduction of flex-fuel capability to Series II vehicles highlighted Holden’s commitment to making motoring better for the environment through leadership with alternative fuels.<br /><br />“We have placed an enormous emphasis on developing technology that can be used in today’s vehicles to make driving better for the environment.<br /><br />“That has included leading the way for Australian produced cars with bio-ethanol, providing motorists with a cleaner fuel alternative when filling up their car.</i> </p> <p><i> “It is the first major step forward in our efforts to move renewable fuels like bio-ethanol from a niche product into the mainstream, by making it available on Australia’s top-selling carline.”<br /></i> <strong><i><br />Smart Technology – Holden-iQ</i></strong></p> <p><i>The Holden-iQ system brings music, telephone and satellite navigation features to Series II models in one clear, user-friendly arrangement.<br /><br />The focus of the system is a fully integrated, 6.5-inch full colour multifunction LCD touch screen mounted in the centre stack of all vehicles across the Series II range.<br /><br />Featuring rich colour graphics, the display has been benchmarked against high-end multimedia products such as computers, phones and video games, providing a wide range of audio-visual functions.<br /><br />Music can be played via an iPod®, memory stick, CD or wirelessly transferred from a paired mobile phone. USB devices and iPods plug into dedicated sockets located inside the centre console, and all music file playback from compatible devices is controlled via the touch screen.</i> </p> <p><i>Holden-iQ also introduces ‘virtual changer’ CD storage which replaces the mechanical stacker system from previous models with the capacity to rip and store up to 15 CDs on an internal flash drive. The system supports CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 and WMA playback. DVD systems, where fitted, also display on the Holden-iQ touch screen.<br /><br />New Bluetooth® functionality improves drivers’ hands-free mobile phone experience. It synchronies a compatible phone’s address book and recent call history then displays the information on the touch screen. Outbound calls can be made via the contact list or a dedicated touch-screen key pad.<br /><br />The high-feature Holden-iQ navigation system, standard on SS V-Series, Calais V-Series and Caprice models, delivers a high-clarity full colour mapping system, intuitive controls, live traffic alerts, speed advisory and point of interest functions. Voice guidance is integrated into the vehicle’s audio system.</i> </p> <p><i>It also features a touch screen keyboard to facilitate easy text entry, isometric and 3D map views and on-screen turn-by-turn and audio route guidance.<br /><br />On those same models (except Ute) the touch screen also features a reversing camera display which is activated whenever reverse gear is selected. A strong safety feature, the colour screen display operates in tandem with audible park assist and works to show any obstacles directly behind the vehicle.<br /></i> <strong><i><br />Improved Fuel Economy and reduced CO2 emissions</i></strong><i><br /><br />Holden engineers and designers working on Series II have instituted a series of modifications to produce an average fuel economy gain for all V6 models of 2.8 per cent and an average fuel economy gain for all V8 models of six per cent – making a combined average of just over four per cent across the VE and WM Series II range.</i> </p> <p><i> Modifications included aerodynamic improvements, which lower fuel consumption by reducing </i></p> <p><i>the vehicle’s drag co-efficient, and mechanical changes. Omega and Berlina models were also fitted with lower rolling resistance tyres.<br /><br />Aerodynamic improvements include:</i> </p> <ul> <li><i> Addition of panels under the vehicle floor to reduce airflow drag (sedan and Sportwagon, excluding Omega)</i></li> <li><i> Reduced trim height on Omega and Berlina sedan</i></li> <li><i> Air deflectors fitted to the front of sedan rear wheels (Omega, Berlina Calais)</i></li> <li><i> Rear decklid re-design to include aero lip detailing (sedans)</i></li> <li><i> Front undertray modified to reduce drag</i></li> </ul> <p><i> Mechanical changes include:</i></p> <ul> <li><i> Fitment of a clutched air conditioning compressor, which does not pump when the air conditioning system is turned off</i></li> <li><i> Engine idle speed reduction on 3.6L V6 SIDI variants</i></li> </ul> <p><i>Further fuel saving enhancements see the Omega Ute brought into line with the remainder of the Commodore range, benefiting from Holden’s economical 3.0-litre SIDI V6 engine matched with the six-speed automatic transmission.</i></p> <p><strong><i>Styling</i></strong></p> <p><i>The multi-award-winning VE Commodore made a strong and dramatic design statement, characterised by its classic rear wheel drive proportions and an athletic stance emphasised by striking wheel arches. </i></p> <p><i>For VE Series II, designers briefed to refresh the exterior have executed a series of subtle changes, including new front fascia, grille and headlamp treatments across the range.</i></p> <p><i>Berlina specification and above feature new alloy wheels and the upper decklids of the sedan models are enhanced with integrated aero lip detailing.<br /><br />On the interior, Holden has continued its trend of creating unique personalities for each model.</i> </p> <p><i>Mainstream, prestige and sports models all receive new centre stack features, mouldings, decoration and illumination colours.</i></p> <p><i>Interior design work has focused on high standards of perceived quality, and creating a more ‘pilot oriented’ cabin integrating new features and accessories.</i></p> <p><i>Readily apparent is a higher-mounted, more prominent placement of the Holden-iQ system display screen, controls and air vents.<br /><br />Interior and exterior design enhancements across the range include:<br /></i> <strong><i><br />Omega</i></strong></p> <p><i>· Entirely new front fascia with a bolder, squarer appearance and new lower outboard inserts<br />· New larger grille, with a bright chrome detail surround and new hexagonal mesh inner<br />· Revised headlamp shape with new lens and bright bezel<br />· Decklid with integrated aero lip detailing<br />· New IP centre stack with 6.5-inch full colour touch screen<br />· New centre console surround<br />· New full width decorative appliqué<br />· New HVAC controls</i></p> <p><strong><i>Berlina<br /></i> </strong><em>Builds on Omega features with –</em><i><br />· New grille with prominent bright chrome crossbar<br />· New unique fog lamp surrounds<br />· New 17-inch, ten-spoke machine-faced alloy wheels<br />· New interior trim with woven fabric seat inserts and Sportec bolsters<br /><br /></i> <strong><i>Calais<br /></i> </strong><em>Builds on Berlina features with –</em><i><br />· New front fascia and unique grille with prominent chrome header (attached to engine hood)<br />· New larger grille has full chrome surround, hexagonal mesh inner<br />· Lower fascia has full width bright detail<br />· Revised shape projector headlamps feature new black and bright bezel<br />· Full length bright chrome moulding on lower doors<br />· New 18-inch ten-spoke machined alloy wheels</i></p> <p><strong><i>Calais V-Series<br /></i> </strong><em>Builds on Calais features with –</em><i><br />· New bigger 19-inch twin five spoke machined alloy wheels</i></p> <p><strong><i>Commodore SV6 and SS</i></strong></p> <p><i>· Exclusive sports front fascia, set apart by a new, larger grille<br />· Bolder, more muscular look accentuated by aggressive lower air intake<br />· Revised headlamp shape with new black bezel detail<br />· Integrated aero decklid lip detailing complements sports rear spoiler<br />· New 18-inch twin five-spoke machined alloy wheels<br />· New SS-style sports front seats for SV6 with deep bolsters and body-hugging contours<br />· High-mounted circular interior air vents.<br />· New sports centre stack with 6.5-inch full colour touch screen<br />· New sports IP decorative appliqué<br />· New ‘white on Razor Grey’ instrument cluster illumination for improved readability on SV6<br />· New ‘white on red’ instrument cluster illumination for improved readability on SS<br />· Gloss black instrument cluster surround<br />· Razor grey finish ‘wrap-around’ linear treatment on lower IP. Extends from IP into the door handle surround and through the console</i></p> <p><strong><i>Commodore SS V-Series<br /></i> </strong><em>Builds on SV6 and SS features with –</em><i><br />· Revised shape projector headlamps feature new black and bright bezel (same as Calais)<br />· New twin five-spoke 19-inch machined alloy wheels<br />· Red finish ‘wrap-around’ linear treatment on lower IP. Extends from the IP into door handle surround and through the console.</i></p> <p><i>The VE Series II colour palette features 12 choices, including four new colours. The new colours are:<br />· </i><strong><i>Alto Grey </i></strong><i>–</i><strong><i> </i></strong><i>new mid-toned grey with silver highlights<br />· </i><strong><i>Hazard </i></strong><i>–</i><strong><i> </i></strong><i>head turning bright solid yellow<br />· </i><strong><i>Mirage Glow</i></strong><i> –</i><strong><i> </i></strong><i>a light, soft and luxurious beige<br />· </i><strong><i>Sizzle</i></strong><i> </i><strong><i>– </i></strong><i>bright metallic red<br /><br />Carryover colors include:<br />· </i> <strong><i>Heron</i></strong><i> – solid white<br />· </i><strong><i>Karma </i></strong><i>– an architectural blue with metallic highlights<br />· </i><strong><i>Nitrate </i></strong><i>– a classic silver metallic<br />· </i><strong><i>Phantom</i></strong><i> – metallic black with silver highlights<br />· </i><strong><i>Poison Ivy</i></strong><i> – a sports green metallic with blue highlights<br />· </i><strong><i>R</i></strong><strong><i>ed Hot </i></strong><i>– highly chromatic solid red<br />· </i><strong><i>Voodoo </i></strong><i>– solid electric sports blue<br />· </i><strong><i>Wildfire</i></strong><i> – metallic sports orange<br /></i> <strong><i><br />More equipment, more features</i></strong></p> <p><i>Bluetooth® and iPod® integration is standard in all Series II vehicles, controlled through the Holden-iQ system.<br /><br />Across the range each Series II model also receives dual-zone climate control and an outside temperature readout. </i> </p></div><br /></span><p>

2011 Holden Commodore VE Series II

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HSV Celebrating 20 Years Of ClubSport With Limited Edition Model

<center><img height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizTko5K9Ptm0m-wzAqfLsZO1eAT6kSS8T0FZujPZbioR69aRx5sDSEivkcS2Lf2Zsk6bDduMZnkPS2_GUmuyWipf1CJhkyjL0TmP9uWKXx10V0RnPhDpZkWemzlbhevT8cn6s5Ak412_Q/s1600/2010_hsv_clubsport_20_years_of_clubsport_press_photos_01-4c0c587677108-615x350.jpg" width="600" /></center><br />HSV has unveiled a special edition ClubSport sedan to celebrate the car’s 20th anniversary. The HSV 20 Years Of Clubsport will be equipped with the company's performance suspension, 20 inch Pentagon wheels in Millennium silver and leather seats as standard. The HSV 20 Years Of Clubsport will also wear a unique decal on the rear window showing a modern iteration of the original VN CS ClubSport badge.<br /><br />The CS ClubSport features HSV performance suspension, 20in millennium silver Pentagon alloys and leather seats, as well as a “CS ClubSport” decal on the rear window in a modern take on the original VN badge.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The 100 limited edition 20 Years of ClubSport models will start appearing in HSV Dealers show rooms across Australia from late June. The vehicle will come with an RRP of $66,690 for manual and $68,690 for automatic.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizTko5K9Ptm0m-wzAqfLsZO1eAT6kSS8T0FZujPZbioR69aRx5sDSEivkcS2Lf2Zsk6bDduMZnkPS2_GUmuyWipf1CJhkyjL0TmP9uWKXx10V0RnPhDpZkWemzlbhevT8cn6s5Ak412_Q/s1600/2010_hsv_clubsport_20_years_of_clubsport_press_photos_01-4c0c587677108-615x350.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="HSV 20 Years Of Clubsport" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480638889416864194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizTko5K9Ptm0m-wzAqfLsZO1eAT6kSS8T0FZujPZbioR69aRx5sDSEivkcS2Lf2Zsk6bDduMZnkPS2_GUmuyWipf1CJhkyjL0TmP9uWKXx10V0RnPhDpZkWemzlbhevT8cn6s5Ak412_Q/s200/2010_hsv_clubsport_20_years_of_clubsport_press_photos_01-4c0c587677108-615x350.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 90px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZb-iRWIteVfW3s3YM7WGwSj6AwNCiLQIx_DCU5V2YR5hqCiyDLT53VcJ8X_KtkMirKy0dMWnUDvrOCAkHnmqREeYsTTYkEk53OJ4qLPl5GxBVFXnWtP3w11oNq7Zm0v6LD8MnA32P7RQ/s1600/2010_hsv_clubsport_20_years_of_clubsport_press_photos_02-4c0c5876e52c8-615x350.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="HSV 20 Years Of Clubsport" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480638837833295330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZb-iRWIteVfW3s3YM7WGwSj6AwNCiLQIx_DCU5V2YR5hqCiyDLT53VcJ8X_KtkMirKy0dMWnUDvrOCAkHnmqREeYsTTYkEk53OJ4qLPl5GxBVFXnWtP3w11oNq7Zm0v6LD8MnA32P7RQ/s200/2010_hsv_clubsport_20_years_of_clubsport_press_photos_02-4c0c5876e52c8-615x350.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 90px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXkKVnsPALehbe-SkGgC4QojNJwKxQf6plGr7W0PGcd41P5qnKOKs7G4OF7O6lifTbYbQjugIinKgyjnb7xIofTozGHKWr5yvRMCMJlOgGHbcN9u0MmCuV9r2Uqbn5RUVQOchwgwQj7R4/s1600/2010_hsv_clubsport_20_years_of_clubsport_press_photos_03-4c0c587a38190-615x350.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="HSV 20 Years Of Clubsport" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480638777684886370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXkKVnsPALehbe-SkGgC4QojNJwKxQf6plGr7W0PGcd41P5qnKOKs7G4OF7O6lifTbYbQjugIinKgyjnb7xIofTozGHKWr5yvRMCMJlOgGHbcN9u0MmCuV9r2Uqbn5RUVQOchwgwQj7R4/s200/2010_hsv_clubsport_20_years_of_clubsport_press_photos_03-4c0c587a38190-615x350.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 90px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtIa4AZwkBEpQ2hgicpmwIt9iwSB5Tf_YKFO8fdOqVC9E4Bvu56CPMMrljKtUQUWANZug9oiRvmWPO7gkrRqp1KhhGrZYijcwjWZLTtd5bs2wtpvtV4mRwvT8XV99XlLWL101DJ4kbaWk/s1600/2010_hsv_clubsport_20_years_of_clubsport_press_photos_04-4c0c587961d7f-615x350.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="HSV 20 Years Of Clubsport" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480638691713314530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtIa4AZwkBEpQ2hgicpmwIt9iwSB5Tf_YKFO8fdOqVC9E4Bvu56CPMMrljKtUQUWANZug9oiRvmWPO7gkrRqp1KhhGrZYijcwjWZLTtd5bs2wtpvtV4mRwvT8XV99XlLWL101DJ4kbaWk/s200/2010_hsv_clubsport_20_years_of_clubsport_press_photos_04-4c0c587961d7f-615x350.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 90px;" /></a> </center><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Press release</b><br /><br /><i>Australia’s high performance car manufacturer, Holden Special Vehicles, has launched a limited edition model to help celebrate 20 years of its most successful and enduring nameplate – the ClubSport.<br /><br />The ClubSport brand first appeared as a permanent fixture within the HSV range back in June of 1990 as a VN HSV ClubSport. Featuring a 5.0 litre engine boasting 180kW and 400Nm only 410 VN series ClubSports were built. The model has evolved today to become the highest selling vehicle in the HSV line-up.<br /><br />General Manager of Marketing and Communications, Tim Jackson, said this milestone was worthy of celebration for the company.<br /><br />”If we step back 20 years to 1990, this really was a watershed year for the HSV brand. Not only did we introduce our first ClubSport model in June but 1990 also represented our first Bathurst victory with the Holden Racing Team, who are also celebrating 20 years of success this year.<br /><br />”The ClubSport has such great history and meaning within our business, and it has always been our purists vehicle - bringing track focused performance and handling to a road vehicle,” Tim Jackson said.<br /><br />For that reason HSV has taken a ‘back-to-basics’ approach with the 20 years of Clubsport model producing a feature packed high performance vehicle for the true HSV collector.<br /><br />The 20 Years of ClubSport model will receive as standard HSV’s performance suspension, 20 inch Pentagon wheels in Millennium silver and leather seats for no additional cost. It will be identifiable by a unique decal on the rear window, which the HSV enthusiast will recognise as a modern iteration of the original VN “CS ClubSport” badge, to commemorate the anniversary of the model.<br /><br />General Manager of Sales, Darren Bowler, said he expected the car to be well received within the HSV Dealer network and amongst HSV’s strong customer base. “With this level of value add at no additional cost we anticipate the 100 vehicles will move very quickly and good luck to the person who manages to grab No.1 in the model build.<br /><br />“City Motors HSV in Perth recorded the highest HSV vehicle sales in 2009 and have been rewarded with the privilege of retailing the No. 1 vehicle to the lucky HSV buyer,” Darren Bowler said.<br /><br />The 100 limited edition 20 Years of ClubSport models will start appearing in HSV Dealers show rooms across Australia from late June. The vehicle will come with an RRP of $66,690 for manual and $68,690 for automatic.<br /><br /></i><b><i>HSV ClubSport Fast Facts:</i></b><i><br /><br />- The ClubSport model has been exported to both the UK and the Middle East markets.<br />- The best build year for ClubSport was 2003 with over 2200 being built.<br />- When the first ClubSport went on sale (VN), its RRP was $33,320 (man) and $34,140 (auto), and a total of 410 were built. Its engine was a 4987cc V8 producing 180kw ' 400Nm.<br />- The ClubSport model has had four different engine variants over its lifespan including the original 5.0 litre then the 5.7 litre LS1, 6.0 litre LS2 and the current 6.2 litre LS3.</i><br /></span><p>

HSV Celebrating 20 Years Of ClubSport With Limited Edition Model

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2010 Honda Civic BTCC

<center><img alt="[2010+Honda+Civic+BTCC-01.jpg]" border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyesl7cnq78ZEeOPxVyrDL_OUi5ofgxL5jh21sfXVeiZHYKnN7ZFfVzbm1CCpOigOzfNj-AIRiOjLOyhM-F7pRwsvgZlTdzU65RyNPyXkMtGXGPnxDFeS2G40LbLFGFccJ6dDqBX2L1Agt/s1600/2010+Honda+Civic+BTCC-01.jpg" width="600" /></center><br />The 2010 Honda Civic BTCC has been unveiled today and the company has also announced its drivers line-up for the new season. The 2010 Honda Civic BTCC will be painted in Championship White paint, the company's traditional racing color which is also on the 200 Civic Type R MUGEN units. The 2010 Honda Civic BTCC will be driven in the 2010 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship by Matt Neal and Gordon "Flash" Shedden.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The car will be painted in Championship White paint, Honda’s traditional racing color.<br />Also touring car fans will have the chance to win a one-off Civic Type R Mugen Concept car in a competition that will be running in participating Honda dealerships.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyesl7cnq78ZEeOPxVyrDL_OUi5ofgxL5jh21sfXVeiZHYKnN7ZFfVzbm1CCpOigOzfNj-AIRiOjLOyhM-F7pRwsvgZlTdzU65RyNPyXkMtGXGPnxDFeS2G40LbLFGFccJ6dDqBX2L1Agt/s1600-h/2010+Honda+Civic+BTCC-01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2010 Honda Civic BTCC" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450651244813370706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyesl7cnq78ZEeOPxVyrDL_OUi5ofgxL5jh21sfXVeiZHYKnN7ZFfVzbm1CCpOigOzfNj-AIRiOjLOyhM-F7pRwsvgZlTdzU65RyNPyXkMtGXGPnxDFeS2G40LbLFGFccJ6dDqBX2L1Agt/s200/2010+Honda+Civic+BTCC-01.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ln7QmJJuejnISy6h6DrBozkajb1lofYaoLv5x7eUrJqeyBHg1peyf2e2wZdXijRGdMZiz5MrDrMSWfywViexu7-8iBVUA1mLLGR9HJPbU-Qnu-E1ci6P1ICrkbnV9K3qqMKAmx2VoLdQ/s1600-h/2010+Honda+Civic+BTCC-02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2010 Honda Civic BTCC" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450650942140056402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ln7QmJJuejnISy6h6DrBozkajb1lofYaoLv5x7eUrJqeyBHg1peyf2e2wZdXijRGdMZiz5MrDrMSWfywViexu7-8iBVUA1mLLGR9HJPbU-Qnu-E1ci6P1ICrkbnV9K3qqMKAmx2VoLdQ/s200/2010+Honda+Civic+BTCC-02.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9Nl5Psciev_rbverF5xYTLrd-zAWDFsEeAnOv7KFvFBY0xyN2FcuJbf-u7Doi9j8oBA-5dEjHoVPHNM_UCfQpxvaj7wkxvwrwB_oWacBTafyEgDomI5Qbggbr7jPDWWMu4AbLiNys4ro/s1600-h/2010+Honda+Civic+BTCC-03.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2010 Honda Civic BTCC" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450650805842386930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9Nl5Psciev_rbverF5xYTLrd-zAWDFsEeAnOv7KFvFBY0xyN2FcuJbf-u7Doi9j8oBA-5dEjHoVPHNM_UCfQpxvaj7wkxvwrwB_oWacBTafyEgDomI5Qbggbr7jPDWWMu4AbLiNys4ro/s200/2010+Honda+Civic+BTCC-03.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZiTJt06xbtJe9L9EQYcgGsBlJPOjDFvB6cbx7lJN6qJzZvhQ_CnAr2DX1XqrFwmIEfHLKeiWVCS7MgxICELW2UH12GIkOs_WAa7faOOERiDMZSQr3u4yUi84yXls28nfTTRSbY7Q_Buo/s1600-h/2010+Honda+Civic+BTCC-04.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2010 Honda Civic BTCC" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450650530243540498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZiTJt06xbtJe9L9EQYcgGsBlJPOjDFvB6cbx7lJN6qJzZvhQ_CnAr2DX1XqrFwmIEfHLKeiWVCS7MgxICELW2UH12GIkOs_WAa7faOOERiDMZSQr3u4yUi84yXls28nfTTRSbY7Q_Buo/s200/2010+Honda+Civic+BTCC-04.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> </center><br /><br /><br /><b>Press release</b><br /><br /><i>Honda (UK) and Team Dynamics Motorsport have announced the Honda Racing Team driver line-up for its assault on the 2010 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.<br /><br />Two time BTCC champion Matt Neal will once again be partnered by Gordon "Flash" Shedden – a reunion of the drivers who last competed together for Honda in 2007. This year’s racing Civics will wear Championship White paint, Honda’s traditional racing colour and that of the new Civic Type R MUGEN 200 cars.<br /><br />Steve Neal, Team Dynamics Team Principal, said: "Team Dynamics and Honda have a huge heritage, it’s the brand that we won two championships back to back with and it’s great to get the support of Honda (UK) which is backing a car that’s built in Britain."<br /><br />Touring Car fans will also have the chance to win a one-off Civic Type R MUGEN Concept car in a competition that will be running in participating Honda dealerships, at each BTCC round and on honda.co.uk/btcc from the start of the season.<br /><br />Honda (UK) will be hosting special ‘Question of Motorsport Live’ events at Honda dealer showrooms near to each of the BTCC rounds on the Saturday evenings after qualifying. Tim Harvey will again be host, keeping charge of the two captains, Matt and Flash. The competition promises to be as fierce off the track as well as on, with the two drivers competing against each other in this fun test of their motorsport knowledge. For details of these events, visit honda.co.uk/btcc from the 1 April.<br /><br />The Honda Racing Team is also pleased to announce support of Yuasa, a world leader in battery design and manufacture and number one in the UK for aftermarket automotive and motorcycle batteries and industrial batteries.<br /><br />Both Honda (UK) and Team Dynamics look forward to meeting motor racing fans throughout this BTCC season, starting at Thruxton on Sunday, 4 April.</i><br /></span><p></p>

2010 Honda Civic BTCC

The 2010 Honda Civic BTCC has been unveiled today and the company has also announced its drivers line-up for the new season. The 2010 Honda ...

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