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| Posted on Tuesday July 25, 2006 |  | Have a look below at all the information thats now been released about the engineering and technical sides of the VE's development. From the $480 million investment made, the all-new suspension setup, new and revised engines and transmissions, new levels of safety equipment and a whole host of technological goodies. Everything you could ever need to know and then some more. There will also be a whole bunch of engineering and testing images over the next few days, so look out for those too. Want to see the VE Coupe, HSV GTS and WM Estate Wagon? Have a look at the VE 'Chops gallery. Click Here |
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| Latest News | | | Holden Commits $480M To Engineer All-New Commodore | 2006-07-25 |  | The all-new Holden 2006 VE Commodore is Holden’s largest ever engineering program with $480 million invested to deliver ambitious targets for design, performance and quality. The largest single aspect of Australia’s first $1 billion car program, Holden’s engineering development work for the new range spans back to the late 1990s. The program features several Australian and Holden firsts and delivers more of the characteristics which helped make Commodore the best-selling car in Australia for the past decade. | | [Read Article] Last Updated: 2006-07-25 22:01:27 | Source: Holden Media |
| | New Six-Speed Automatic Transmission For V8 Commodores | 2006-07-25 | | General Motors’ flagship electronically controlled six-speed automatic transmission will be offered in all V8 variants of the all-new VE Commodore range. The acclaimed 6L80E transmission will be available for the first time in a car manufactured outside North America and is the first six-speed transmission offered on a locally produced Holden. The new transmission headlines a range of three automatics and two manuals in which every version has been replaced, upgraded or substantially recalibrated for the 2006 models. | | [Read Article] Last Updated: 2006-07-25 22:01:39 | Source: Holden Media |
| | Sophisticated New Suspension System For Commodore | 2006-07-25 | | Holden’s legendary performance will be connected to the road with sophisticated new suspension systems, larger fade resistant brakes and specifically developed larger wheel and tyre packages. Drivers will immediately notice sharper handling and improved stability across Australia’s vast range of motoring conditions. Holden has introduced Linear Control Suspension - an advanced, four-link system at the rear and multi-link strut system at the front - to enhance Commodore’s appeal to a wide range of drivers. | | [Read Article] Last Updated: 2006-07-25 22:01:53 | Source: Holden Media |
| | Safety The Priority For Commodore Development | 2006-07-25 | | Safety has been built into every aspect of the all-new Holden Commodore range, helping drivers to better avoid crashes and providing better protection in the event of an accident. Real world crash situations were considered at every phase of design, development and testing to ensure the 2006 Commodore range was the safest yet. Major safety engineering programs delivered a stiffer body structure, improved occupant protection and the vastly increased use of advanced strength steels. | | [Read Article] Last Updated: 2006-07-25 22:48:15 | Source: Holden Media |
| | User-Friendly Technology Takes Centre Stage | 2006-07-25 | | The 2006 Holden VE Commodore range will offer smart new technology which people want and will find easy to use. More than 260,000 development and testing hours were spent ensuring the features came together in a seamless technological package to support rather than frustrate or confuse drivers. New features are as broad as zoned front and rear park assist displays, integrated satellite navigation, help buttons on text screens and the ability to plug popular MP3 devices into every audio system. | | [Read Article] Last Updated: 2006-07-25 22:48:28 | Source: Holden Media |
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| Extra power for V6 | | | Ok, not strictly a rumour, more like a wish list from current and future owners. Will there be a turbo, twin turbo of supercharged version of the Alloytec V6 when the VE is released in the second... [MORE] | | HSV LS7 Coupe | | | In the last couple of days this rumour has appeared on several forums. The rumour is that as a last hurrah for the Monaro/Coupe, HSV will be producing a very limited edition model. The, as yet... [MORE] | | Possible Addition to VE Colour Palette | | | Check this out, a purple CV8-Z, brand spanking new, just sitting there waiting to be photographed. And thats exactly what LS1.com.au member Smitty did, you can see more shots in the gallery. Since... [MORE] |
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