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August 24, 2016

Captiva LTZ V6: Smartened but smart enough?

August 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Captiva LTZ V6: Smartened but smart enough?

The Holden Captiva has undergone another major facelift. Is it enough to bring it back into the fight?

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August 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Captiva
July 20, 2016

Holden Spark LT: Baby lights a fire

July 20, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Holden Spark LT: Baby lights a fire

The performance polish provided by Spark isn’t so much about how it drives as how it operates as a whole.

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July 20, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Spark
June 08, 2016

Master blasters: Last Aussie hero versus US legend

June 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Master blasters: Last Aussie hero versus US legend

So you thought muscle cars had died out? The Ford Mustang GT and the Holden SS-V Redline sedan are full-noise reminders that the breed not only survives but still presents brilliant buying.

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June 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden, Ford
Commodore, Mustang
February 08, 2016

Roar deal: Latest Redline best of a special breed

February 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Roar deal: Latest Redline best of a special breed

The last of the lion-hearted Commodore SS-V Redlines is a true beast that deserves total respect.

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February 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Commodore
December 16, 2015

Hot Astra puts fire into small Holden line

December 16, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Hot Astra puts fire into small Holden line

European Holdens are back, and the charge is being led by a couple of VXR hotties. On test is the Astra VXR, a 2.0-litre turbocharged performance flagship out to razz up the hatchback scene. For: Smashing looks, brilliant sports seats, involving engine, great grip.

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December 16, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Astra
February 11, 2015

Holden Colorado LTZ 2015: Tough sell appeals more

February 11, 2015/ Richard Bosselman
Holden Colorado LTZ 2015: Tough sell appeals more

The Colorado LTZ utility has been softened down for modern city-first tastes. How successful is the schmoozing?

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February 11, 2015/ Richard Bosselman/
Holden
Colorado, Ute
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