2014 Holden Commodore Review: SS Storm

Read Tom Baker's expert opinion on the 2018 Holden Commodore range (ZB Commodore), including liftback, wagon and Tourer dynamics, value, and interior.

A fitting tribute to the end of Australian production. The Holden Commodore SS-V Redline has been given GM's awesome 6.2L V8, making it even more fun.

Watch our video review of the Holden Commodore SS in California. We drove a pre-production SS VFII in Chevrolet SS guise to test its new 6.2-litre V8.

We really like the Holden Cascada. It represents good value for money, it's comfortable and relatively practical, and it looks slick – a great summer car.

The middle-grade electric S aims to hit the goldilocks mark with Aussie buyers. But its pitch for all-round greatness comes with many caveats and considerations

Swedish-branded, Chinese-built hyper GT is huge on style, manic in pace and reasonably priced. But can it seduce with enough charisma to find Aussie buyers?

Not quite the full-on, game-changing, low-cost EV we were promised, cut-back Model 3 RWD still delivers superb value

Stylish plug-in wagon punches above its weight for its seductive $40K price point

Guangzhou-based Chinese carmaker Xpeng describes itself as a robot-manufacturing, AI-specialising technology company that just happens to make cars. Tesla Model 3 rival has plenty of aura about it, evoking the visual appeal of low-riding performance cars of the 1970s – but there’s work to be done for it to win in Australia.

With the way the world is heading, you could perhaps forgive Lexus for ditching its mainstream sedans in favour of SUVs in every size, body style and Eighth-generation Lexus ES throws conservatism to the wind and embraces classy forward thinking with an electric-focused range, a distinctive new look and great driving dynamics.

Executive swagger, sportiness and hot pricing anchors this Chinese turbo five-door’s promise, but the MG7 reboot lugs around a swag of shortcomings

Mercedes-Benz has built and sold several electric sedans in the past — but its decision to add battery power to the C-Class carries additional weight. Mercedes-Benz’s first electric C-Class is rapid, efficient and properly premium, but just as with the petrol version, getting the specification right is key

The wagon is dead, and yet, long live the wagon? It’s a curious quandary Cupra faces as it tries to build momentum in Australia with an arsenal of

There’s plenty to like about this new-generation Mazda 6e – the lower case ‘e’ signifying its electric propulsion. It might not be a Mazda in the truest The brand’s first proper EV gets birthed from a Chinese joint-venture, bringing refined dynamics, rear-drive balance and strong value, but also some jarring flaws

After ‘V1’ speed is reached, pilots commit to taking off. There comes a similar point in the development of new car models – where even if the market Polestar’s new electric flagship is expensive, indulgent and destined to be exclusive — but this Taycan rival is also one of the most convincing EVs we’ve tested so far.

Just like rival BYD, China’s Geely believes Aussies are short-changed when it comes to sedan options, and the affordable Emgrand plug-in hybrid is its solution

In a bid to turn around crashing sales, Holden will embark on a strong SUV range push, led by the seven-seat Acadia, Commodore Tourer and Equinox models.

Pricing for the crucial new 2018 Holden Commodore has been announced ahead of the car's local arrival into showrooms in February 2018, from $33,690 +ORC.

The covers are finally off the 2018 Holden Commodore VXR, which replaces the VF Commodore SS. The NG VXR uses a 3.6-litre V6 and all-wheel-drive.

The Holden Commodore Tourer, a high-riding wagon based on the Commodore wagon and inspired by the Subaru Outback, has been revealed ahead of a 2018 launch.

The 2017 Geneva Motor Show is due to premiere significant new European cars. Here are our top ten cars and details on when they'll come to Australia.

This September, Chasing Cars will be on the ground at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. In the mean time, here's your Paris Briefing on what new cars to expect.

Discover Australia's best selling cars at Chasing Cars. In September 2015, the overall new car market continued to grow, with the Hyundai i30 placing first in overall sales.

Discover more about the Series II Holden Commodore SS at Chasing Cars! The SS will receive a 6.2-litre V8 in its last mechanical upgrade before production ends in 2017.

Holden has launched the seven-seat 2019 Acadia in Australia. A replacement for the 12-year old Captiva, the Acadia is made in the United States.

Holden believe that petrol-engined fast utes are not realistic at the current time, hinting that the Colorado will remain diesel only for the foreseeable future.

Holden are interested in building Colorado volume in a healthy way, program manager Andre Scott has told Chasing Cars. The strategy will include further special editions.

Increasingly expensive tastes in utes means the Holden are considering a Colorado LTZ-V as a luxury flagship – but there are a few hurdles in the way.

Holden has added a third drivetrain option to its Equinox medium SUV, with the 2018 Holden Equinox diesel now on sale in Australia. Priced $3,000 above its petrol equivalents, the Equinox diesel is only offered from LS+ spec and above, which means a high standard of equipment - including AEB standard.

The 2018 Holden Equinox, the brand's part-replacement for the ageing Captiva, will finally launch in Australia in December with a wide range to choose from.

The limited edition Holden Colorado Storm, based on the Colorado LTZ, is now on sale in Australia, with a claimed $3,000 in added equipment.

The third and final bodystyle of the Holden Astra range, the Astra Sportwagon, will launch in Australia in October priced from a sharp $25,740.