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| 2003
Limited Edition Storm Ute |
31
May 2003 |
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| The Storm
Ute, is a limited edition model similar in idea to the
popular Commodore Lumina and Equipe. Based on the S Ute,
it feature the ECOTEC V6, with the choice of either Auto
or Manual transmission. |
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| Holden's
Reborn One Tonner Comes On Strong |
31
May 2003 |
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| Holden's
brand-new VY One Tonner goes on sales tomorrow, June 1.
It will be available in both Standard and S models, with
the choice of the GenIII V8 in the S. This is first all-new
on Tonner for almost 20 years. |
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| SS
gets a fifth door |
24
May 2003 |
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| Here's a
short article from Drive with their thoughts on the latest
of Holden's limited edition vehicles, the VY SS Wagon. |
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| Holden
in names avalanche |
24
May 2003 |
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| Drive has revealed the names
of the coming AWD Holden range. Adventra is expected to
be on the AWD Wagon, while the Dual Cab Ute may wear the
Avalanche tag. The new Holden Crew Cab ute, will wear
the tag Crew Man. |
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| Thumbs
down for Torana |
24
May 2003 |
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| The Torana does not fit
into Holden Innovation's long-range product planning process,
according to Bruce Newton from GoAuto. With all the new
models currently be developed and readied for release
Holden can't fit the "Torana" into its schedule. |
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| Failure
is success for Holden R&D group |
24
May 2003 |
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| According to this article
from GoAuto, ninety percent of the ideas generated by
Holden Innovation will mever see the light of day. |
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| 2003
VY Commodore Equipe |
17
May 2003 |
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| Holden has
released another of it's limited edition, Commodore based,
Equipe models. Available in either Sedan or Wagon the
Equipe come with the Ecotec V6, and Auto transmission. |
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| WK
Statesman and Caprice |
26
April 2003 |
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| It's finally been released,
the WK Statesman and Caprice. Featuring VY-styling inside
and out the new WK is being aimed at a different market
to previous models. The top-of-the-line Caprice is now
a much sportier model with a 245kW Gen III providing the
power. |
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| Holden
goes long on sports |
26
April 2003 |
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| I found this article on
GoAuto,
it gives their opinions on the new WK Statesman and Caprice.
There is an article about the WK, followed by their Drive
Impressions. |
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| Nose
and tail job will turn heads in the bazaar |
26
April 2003 |
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| This article is from Drive,
it show the Drive teams views of the WK Range. There is
also a second article from The
Age which is about the differences and similarities
between the Statesman/Caprice and the Fairlane/LTD. |
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| Black
HRT427 |
19
April 2003 |
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| I was asked to do a black
HRT427, so here it is. For the larger image |
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| Holden
revs exports, but it could just be the start |
12
April
2003 |
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| This small article came
from The Age, and talks about the deal between Holden
and GM Daewoo, and the future of exports. |
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| Holden
at crossroad on Commodore cross-over |
12
April
2003 |
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| Another article from the end of last
year, this one is about the possibility of the humble
Commodore wagon evolving in a multi-purpose cross-over
vehicle to exploit the world cross-over boom. There is
also a bit of info on the Holden models to be released
this year. |
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| Holden
revs up to match Falcon in power stakes |
12
April
2003 |
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| Here's an article I found recently
from Drive in October 2002. It has some details about
the new HFV6 engine and the possible engine/gearbox combinations
that could be available when th VZ and VE Commodores are
released in the next few years. |
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| Hip
replacement for under-50's |
1
April 2003 |
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| This article
from Drive gives some details about the new WK Statesman
and Caprice that will be released later this month. The
WK will be aimed a younger buyers and be more powerful
than ever before. |
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| Betta
deal for Team Brock |
26
Mar 2003 |
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| Team Brock has undergone
some big changes in 2003. Now a two car team, with two
new drivers (Jason Bright, Paul Weel) and a new sponsor
Betta Electrical. This new deal also mean that Betta Electrical
now sponsor 4 cars in the series, the 2 Brock Commodores
and the 2 Briggs Falcons. There is some more info on the
restructured Team Brock in this article from Holden Motorsport.
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| This short article from
Drive, talks about the sales race between the Commodore
and the Falcon and also some of the savings that can be
had on some models. |
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| Monarodore
update |
14
Mar 2003 |
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| Steve has sent me some new
pics of the 'Monarodore'. The only change that have been
made are the addition of some new alloy wheels. |
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| Monaro
Wagon update |
14
Mar 2003 |
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| Dave has sent me an update
on his wagon. He has added HSV GTO alloys and is in the
process of fitting a Gen 3 and Auto out of a VX SS. |
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| Here's what an AWD Monaro
could look like. Using the CV8 as the starting point,
I've added the aggressive SSX front grille, lights and
arch flares. I've also added the VY side mirrors and increased
the wheel size. One the smaller rear picture you can see
that I have added the new tail lights from the HSV Coupe,
and an aviation-style fuel filler. I have called this
car the Monaro SCX (Sports Coupe Crossover). |
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| VY
Sandman Panel Van |
4
Mar 2003 |
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| Now that Holden has re-introduced
the Panel Van to the Holden lineup it seems logical to
make a Sandman version. Inspired by a picture I found
of a HX Sandman which was yellow with blue stripes and
had five spoke wheels. I've done two versions a blue and
a yellow both with unique Sandman five-spoke alloys. |
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| HSV
Maloo Cab Chassis |
28
Feb 2003 |
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| Along with Holden HSV has
revealed its own version of the One Tonner, the Maloo
Cab Chassis Concept. |
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| HRT
Uncovers their 2003 VY |
24
Feb 2003 |
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The Holden Racing Team has
taken the covers off its latest weapon. The car features
a new livery styled to fit in with the angular design
of the VY.
Todd Kelly was also officially announced as Mark Skaife's
team mate for the 2003 season, which mean a likely shift
for Jason Bright to a restructured Team Brock. |
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| Holden
considers HSV export |
24
Feb 2003 |
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| This article from
GoAuto talks about the possibility of HSV's being exported
to the Middle East by late 2003, and the possibility of
a version of the HSV Coupe going to the US as a 'hyper'
GTO. |
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| Holden
Stormriders |
24
Feb 2003 |
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| Holden is once again
the supplier for Australia's legendary Precision Driving
Team. The Team, returning after a 3-year stint in Hyundais,
will be using the latest Holden VY Utes in their demonstrations. |
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| Carpoint
interviews Hanenberger |
22
Feb 2003 |
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| Have a look at this
interview with Peter Hanenberger done at the 2003 Detriot
Motorshow. It discusses everything from the SSX, to the
possibility of diesel-power Holdens and HSVs, and why
Holden will skip hybrid technology for fuel cells. |
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| HSV
powers on |
22
Feb 2003 |
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| Drive reported that the
demise of Tom Walkinshaw Racing will not effect HSV. |
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| My
donk's bigger than yours |
22
Feb 2003 |
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| Another article from Drive,
this one is on the growing debate between HSV and FPV
over the power output of their respective cars. |
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| Mad
Max Makes a Pontiac |
21
Feb 2003 |
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| This article by Mark
Vaughn from AutoWeek
Online, discusses the new GTO and the possiblity that
it won't be the only car to be released into the US market. |
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| More
on the GTO |
21
Feb 2003 |
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| This extract from Drive
mentions the possibility of the local Monaro getting the
more powerful engine that is in the GTO. |
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| HRT
2003 Sneak Peak |
19
Feb 2003 |
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| I just stumbled accross
this very small pic of the 2003 HRT car. |
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| HRT427
Confirmed |
18
Feb 2003 |
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| HSV have confirmed that
they will only build 50 of the high-powered coupe despite
holding orders for more than 80. The HRT427 will be priced
at $215,000. |
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| HSV
GTO and GTS Coupe |
18
Feb 2003 |
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| Holden Special Vehicles
have just released their updated Coupes. Both look relatively
the same at the previous model, with the exception of
new tail lights and the GTS's new wheels. The interior
has been updated to the VY interior. |
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| HRT
New Logo for 2003 |
11
Feb 2003 |
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| I was just checking the
HSV site, when I noticed the new range of HRT gear is
available. HRT have got a new logo for 2003, its very
angular, probably inspired by the VY. Click on the pic
for a larger version. |
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| VY
One-Tonner Desktop |
4
Feb 2003 |
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| I've spent some time removing
the page fold from down the centre of this sketch of an
SS One-Tonner from Street Machine. Download this desktop
wallpaper for your computer. |
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| 1
Tonner Reborn |
24
Jan 2003 |
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| Check out this rendering
from the latest Street Machine magazine of what the Holden
1 Tonner should look like what it is launched in a few
months time, there is also some brief info on the 1 tonner,
and a small piece on the Series II Monaro. |
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| Another
possible sighting of the WK |
23
Jan 2003 |
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| When reading the Drive article
below I noticed something in the back of the picture.
It is a sketch of the side of a car and the interior of
the car. The side windows in the sketch look to be like
those on the current WH range. This makes me think that
the sketch behind Mike Simcoe is the WK Statesman to be
released later this year. |
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| Uncle
Sam wants the Monaro Man |
23
Jan 2003 |
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| This article from
Drive.com.au a couple of weeks ago talks about how
Holden's chief designer has become hot property within
GM. The second part of this article is about the reactions
of the Americans to their new GTO. |
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| Mixed
Euro message for Monaro |
23
Jan 2003 |
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| Check out this article found
on GoAuto.com.au,
Bruce Newton talks about the reaction of the UK and mainland
Europe to the Monaro. |
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| Holden
Cross8 and AWD Articles |
20
Jan 2003 |
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| With the Cross8 wagon and
dual cab to be released later this year, I thought I would
add some articles that I found about the Cross8 and the
AWD System itself. I've added three articles today, and
will add more in the coming days. |
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| Could
this be the face of the WK |
11
Jan 2003 |
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| Another image I found was
the one on the left. It has been debated previously whether
or not it is a sketch of the LWB WK range to be released
in the coming months. At first I disagreed, but after
looking at it more, it could possibly be. I'm not going
to say this is definitely the face of the WK, but anythings
possible. |
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| The
closer you look the more you see |
11
Jan 2003 |
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| I was looking at some of
the development photos released for the VY Commodore and
noticed this in the background of one of the pictures.
It appears to be an outline of a panel van, and above
it a numerous concept sketches also of panel vans. These
could have been taken while the Sandman Concept car was
being developed, or Holden might have been, or are, considering
re-introducing the Panel Van to the Holden lineup. |
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| Holden
looks to USA deal |
9
Jan 2003 |
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| Check out this article found
on GoAuto.com.au,
It also talks about the possibility of the VE Commodore
heading to the US, as well as other advantages a deal
with GM in the US would give Holden. |
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| Commodore
in race for US market |
7
Jan 2003 |
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| Check out this article found on drive.com.au,
It says that the next generation Commodore (VE) could
join the Monaro in the US, but only if it is built in
the US. |
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| Holden's
New Year's Resolution |
2
Jan 2003 |
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| Read Holden's New Year's
Resolution, which was is the Daily Telegraph on New Year's
Day. It covers the year that was and what 2003 holds for
Holden. |
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| First
Look at VY V8 Supercar |
1
Jan 2003 |
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| The latest issue of V8X
Magazine feature details about the new VY V8 Supercar
and how it differs from the previous model. The article
also includes information about the change that Project
Blueprint will make the the structure of the cars. |
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| Holden
Statesman International LS8 |
30
Dec 2003 |
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| Have a look at the new limited
edition Statesman International LS8. Only 350 of these
sports-oriented LWB V8s will be built, and all are loaded
with features. |
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| Holden's
AWD Wagon |
30
Dec 2003 |
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| See what Peter Hanenberger
had to say about Holden's forthcoming AWD Wagon, and other
vehicles in the AWD range, in extract from and article
on www.carsales.com.au. |
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| Holden's
Plans for 2003 |
12
Dec 2003 |
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An automotive website has
reported on the new models that Holden will be releasing
during 2003.
"The first quarter
sees the arrival of the Monaro facelift, long wheelbase
Commodores and new Rodeo utes and cab chassis. Monaro
gains the VY's interior and minor external changes,
while long wheelbase Statesman and Caprice will also
benefit from styling upgrades with new interiors,
and front and rear redesigns. About August, Holden's
four wheel drive onslaught starts with the 5.7-litre
V8 auto-only wagon with beefed up visuals and a higher
ride height, followed by the Cross8 dual cab 4WD ute
about October, running the same mechanical configuration
and expected to be priced from about $50,000."
Some rumours regarding
'Future Holdens' have also appeared on LS1.com.au, don't
know how reliable these are, but they did also mention
new Monaro to get VY interior, new wheels, and purple
paint, and that was right so who knows.
"Holden will
be releasing a SS wagon next year, Holden will not
be releasing a Turbo V6, SSX will not go into production,
Limited Edition SS with 19" wheels due mid next
year, Rear lights of new Statesman/Caprice look similar
to current Fairlane, Caprice comes with DVD screens
standard mounted behind the front seats, Caprice SS
due out next year, Holden were going to release a
sports version Calais called the 'Calais Plus' with
more kW, leather interior, body kit and 18" wheels
for $70,000+ but it as now been canned"
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