Life behind our Caboolture Dealership
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Beecham Holden Caboolture - Volt Driving in Test Drive Part 1
Beecham Holden Caboolture - Volt - Driving the Holden Volt in Test Drive
Beecham Holden Caboolture - Volt Regenerative Braking explained
Beecham Holden Caboolture - Volt Regenerative Braking explained in Test Drive
Beecham Holden Caboolture - Volt Power Modes
Beecham Holden Caboolture - Volt Power Modes explained in Test Drive
Beecham Holden Caboolture - Now with Holden Volt!
Celebrating our 25 year old family dealership, from the early days to the latest innovation - the amazingly clever Holden Volt.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Holden Volt Technology Workshop - September 2012
Holden hosted a technology workshop for tech media, bloggers and auto journalists.
The event showcased Volt's innovative technology and gave guests a view into GM's developments in the area of infotainment and active safety.
With special thanks to GM's Kristen Siemen, Executive Director, Electrical Systems and Kathy McMahon, Senior Management, Infotainment Program Management and Holden's Paul Gibson, Director, Electrical Engineering for participating in our event.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Holden Releases Special Edition Z-Series Range
Holden has announced details of a Special Edition “Z-Series” range that combines luxury and sport features with exceptional value for money.
The exciting “Z-Series” range is available on comfort and sports models across all VE body styles and is packed full of features, value and excitement.
Holden’s Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, John Elsworth, described the new range as one of Holden’s best special editions ever.
“Whether you are looking for exceptional value, more comfort and luxury or real sports performance, there’s something for everyone with this new Z-Series range”, Elsworth said. “Never before have we put together such an exciting range that not only looks fantastic but is so feature-packed making it outstanding value.
“For anyone in the market for a large sedan, family Sportwagon or a great Aussie ute, there’s really never been a better time to buy a Holden.”
Vehicle line-up and specification are detailed below.
Commodore Z-Series (sedan and Sportwagon):
• 18 inch alloy wheels – 4
• Front fog lamps with chrome surrounds on front fog lamps
• Rear park assist
• Rear view camera
• Leather appointed seats
• Leather wrap steering wheel
• Chrome highlights in instrument cluster
• Black bezel headlamps
• ‘Z-Series’ carpet mats
• Lip spoiler (sedan only)
• Cargo blind (wagon only)
• Chrome door frame opening (sedan only)
• ‘Z-Series’ and ‘Commodore’ badges
SV6 and SS Z-Series (sedan and Sportwagon):
• 19 inch alloy wheels – 4 (LPG SV6 variants maintain current 18 inch alloy wheels - 4)
• Rear view camera
• Rear park assist
• Leather bolstered seats
• ‘Z-Series’ carpet mats
• ‘Z-Series’ badges
• Chrome door frame opening (sedan only)
SV6 and SS Z-Series (Ute):
• 19 inch alloy wheels – 4 (LPG SV6 variant maintains current 18 inch alloy wheels - 4)
• Leather bolstered seats
• ‘Z-Series’ carpet mats
• ‘Z-Series’ badges
SSV Z-Series (sedan, Sportwagon and ute):
• 19 inch forged alloy wheels (4)
• Front Brembo® brakes
• FE3 sports suspension
• Sunroof (sedan only)
• ‘Z-Series’ carpet mats
• ‘Z-Series’ badges
Z-Series Pricing
The recommended retail price of the ‘Z-Series’ range will be:
Comfort Range:
• Commodore Z-Series Sedan (petrol) $37,990
• Commodore Z-Series Sedan (LPG) $40,490
• Commodore Z-Series Sportwagon (petrol) $39,990
• Commodore Z-Series Sportwagon (LPG) $42,490
Sports Range:
• Commodore SV6 Z-Series Sedan (petrol) Man / Auto $42,790 / $43,790
• Commodore SV6 Z-Series Sedan (LPG) Auto $46,290
• Commodore SV6 Z-Series Sportwagon (petrol) Auto $45,790
• Commodore SV6 Z-Series Sportwagon (LPG) Auto $48,290
• Commodore SV6 Z-Series Utility (petrol) Man / Auto $38,490 / $39,490
• Commodore SV6 Z-Series Utility (LPG) Auto $41,990
• Commodore SS Z-Series Sedan (petrol) Man / Auto $47,790 / $49,790
• Commodore SS Z-Series Sportwagon (petrol) Man / Auto $49,790 / $51,790
• Commodore SS Z-Series Utility (petrol) Man / Auto $42,490 / $44,490
• Commodore SSV Z-Series Sedan (petrol) Man / Auto $55,290 / $57,290
• Commodore SSV Z-Series Sportwagon (petrol) Man / Auto $57,290 / $59,290
• Commodore SSV Z-Series Utility (petrol) Man / Auto $47,490 / $49,490
Coinciding with the new packs, Holden will introduce a new colour to the VE and WM range.
Inspired by the Holden Efijy showcar, Alchemy is a new luxurious deep purple hue that will give Commodore stand-out style on the road. This colour replaces Mirage Glow.
For images and more information on Holden, visit: www.media.holden.com.au or www.autonews.net.au
“Whether you are looking for exceptional value, more comfort and luxury or real sports performance, there’s something for everyone with this new Z-Series range”, Elsworth said. “Never before have we put together such an exciting range that not only looks fantastic but is so feature-packed making it outstanding value.
“For anyone in the market for a large sedan, family Sportwagon or a great Aussie ute, there’s really never been a better time to buy a Holden.”
Vehicle line-up and specification are detailed below.
Commodore Z-Series (sedan and Sportwagon):
• 18 inch alloy wheels – 4
• Front fog lamps with chrome surrounds on front fog lamps
• Rear park assist
• Rear view camera
• Leather appointed seats
• Leather wrap steering wheel
• Chrome highlights in instrument cluster
• Black bezel headlamps
• ‘Z-Series’ carpet mats
• Lip spoiler (sedan only)
• Cargo blind (wagon only)
• Chrome door frame opening (sedan only)
• ‘Z-Series’ and ‘Commodore’ badges
SV6 and SS Z-Series (sedan and Sportwagon):
• 19 inch alloy wheels – 4 (LPG SV6 variants maintain current 18 inch alloy wheels - 4)
• Rear view camera
• Rear park assist
• Leather bolstered seats
• ‘Z-Series’ carpet mats
• ‘Z-Series’ badges
• Chrome door frame opening (sedan only)
SV6 and SS Z-Series (Ute):
• 19 inch alloy wheels – 4 (LPG SV6 variant maintains current 18 inch alloy wheels - 4)
• Leather bolstered seats
• ‘Z-Series’ carpet mats
• ‘Z-Series’ badges
SSV Z-Series (sedan, Sportwagon and ute):
• 19 inch forged alloy wheels (4)
• Front Brembo® brakes
• FE3 sports suspension
• Sunroof (sedan only)
• ‘Z-Series’ carpet mats
• ‘Z-Series’ badges
Z-Series Pricing
The recommended retail price of the ‘Z-Series’ range will be:
Comfort Range:
• Commodore Z-Series Sedan (petrol) $37,990
• Commodore Z-Series Sedan (LPG) $40,490
• Commodore Z-Series Sportwagon (petrol) $39,990
• Commodore Z-Series Sportwagon (LPG) $42,490
Sports Range:
• Commodore SV6 Z-Series Sedan (petrol) Man / Auto $42,790 / $43,790
• Commodore SV6 Z-Series Sedan (LPG) Auto $46,290
• Commodore SV6 Z-Series Sportwagon (petrol) Auto $45,790
• Commodore SV6 Z-Series Sportwagon (LPG) Auto $48,290
• Commodore SV6 Z-Series Utility (petrol) Man / Auto $38,490 / $39,490
• Commodore SV6 Z-Series Utility (LPG) Auto $41,990
• Commodore SS Z-Series Sedan (petrol) Man / Auto $47,790 / $49,790
• Commodore SS Z-Series Sportwagon (petrol) Man / Auto $49,790 / $51,790
• Commodore SS Z-Series Utility (petrol) Man / Auto $42,490 / $44,490
• Commodore SSV Z-Series Sedan (petrol) Man / Auto $55,290 / $57,290
• Commodore SSV Z-Series Sportwagon (petrol) Man / Auto $57,290 / $59,290
• Commodore SSV Z-Series Utility (petrol) Man / Auto $47,490 / $49,490
Coinciding with the new packs, Holden will introduce a new colour to the VE and WM range.
Inspired by the Holden Efijy showcar, Alchemy is a new luxurious deep purple hue that will give Commodore stand-out style on the road. This colour replaces Mirage Glow.
For images and more information on Holden, visit: www.media.holden.com.au or www.autonews.net.au
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
All new Holden Volt - The No Compromise Electric Car
Today we are showcasing the all-new Holden Volt to motoring media in Sydney, ahead of its arrival in dealerships later this year.
The launch of the highly-anticipated Volt will lead us into the home stretch for 2012, after many significant and exciting product and corporate announcements this year.
Volt is an important vehicle for Holden. It represents ground-breaking technology, with its extended-range capabilities meaning it’s electric when you want it, petrol when you need it.
The Holden Volt will offer some of the most advanced technologies in Australia and has won a long list of awards and fans around the world.
I recently took a Volt to my son’s football match and I literally had people all around the car, with many requesting a quick spin around the block. They were blown away. When I asked one of the parents if he would buy one, he answered, “in a heartbeat.”
Holden is continuing to change. You may have seen our new advertising campaign which represents a new direction for Holden, and there’s no better way to indicate change than with a new kind of flagship vehicle.
Here at Holden we’re extremely excited about the arrival of this car, which we know will be a game changer for us.
I’m looking forward to hearing what you think about the Volt so please leave us a comment or question below.
Mike Devereux
Holden Chairman and Managing Director
The launch of the highly-anticipated Volt will lead us into the home stretch for 2012, after many significant and exciting product and corporate announcements this year.
Volt is an important vehicle for Holden. It represents ground-breaking technology, with its extended-range capabilities meaning it’s electric when you want it, petrol when you need it.
The Holden Volt will offer some of the most advanced technologies in Australia and has won a long list of awards and fans around the world.
I recently took a Volt to my son’s football match and I literally had people all around the car, with many requesting a quick spin around the block. They were blown away. When I asked one of the parents if he would buy one, he answered, “in a heartbeat.”
Holden is continuing to change. You may have seen our new advertising campaign which represents a new direction for Holden, and there’s no better way to indicate change than with a new kind of flagship vehicle.
Here at Holden we’re extremely excited about the arrival of this car, which we know will be a game changer for us.
I’m looking forward to hearing what you think about the Volt so please leave us a comment or question below.
Mike Devereux
Holden Chairman and Managing Director
Thursday, August 16, 2012
No recall in Australia on Chinese cars built with asbestos parts
THERE will be no recall of the nearly 24,000 Chinese-made cars sold in Australia with asbestos parts.
Despite an official recall, the asbestos gaskets fitted to the Great Wall and Chery vehicles will stay in place until they need routine servicing or if the owner demands their removal.
The decision comes as the importer of Great Wall and Chery, Ateco Automotive, admits the use of asbestos ‑ which was outlawed in cars in 2004 – has damaged the budget brands.
“I wouldn't think it would be helpful,” Ateco spokesman, Daniel Cotterill, said.
Ateco forced a production shutdown in China when it discovered the use of the asbestos gaskets during an Australian audit, despite earlier written guarantees from the Chinese brands that the cars complied with Australian standards.
. The brands have since found an alternative, asbestos-free, supplier of the gaskets and production has resumed to keep pace with Australian deliveries.
“Everything we import now from China is free of asbestos. We have checked the cars and they comply,'' Cotterill says.
“The Chinese are well aware of the gravity of the situation. They had to establish their own internal audit of their suppliers to find out how this happened.”
'But the cars already with owners will not be touched, despite a recall campaign that will include fitting a warning sticker.
Instead, owners will be advised by letter of the problem and sent a copy of a risk assessment commission by Ateco from consultants in occupational health and safety, Hibbs and Associates.
It concludes there are “negligible” asbestos risks to either owners or mechanics working on the car.
“Even if carried out in an uncontrolled way, handling and removing these gaskets constitutes a very low asbestos related health risk,” the report said.
Ateco said it had approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for its recall program, even though it does not include a compulsory change of parts.
“The intention is to replace the gaskets only if, and when, necessary. The key thing is to make sure that anyone who replaces one is aware of the situation,” Cotterill said.
More than 6000 Chinese vehicles of all types have sold in Australian this year aimed at the budget end of the new car market.
More...http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/no-recall-in-australia-on-chinese-cars-built-with-asbestos-parts/story-fndo48ca-1226451218317
Despite an official recall, the asbestos gaskets fitted to the Great Wall and Chery vehicles will stay in place until they need routine servicing or if the owner demands their removal.
The decision comes as the importer of Great Wall and Chery, Ateco Automotive, admits the use of asbestos ‑ which was outlawed in cars in 2004 – has damaged the budget brands.
“I wouldn't think it would be helpful,” Ateco spokesman, Daniel Cotterill, said.
Ateco forced a production shutdown in China when it discovered the use of the asbestos gaskets during an Australian audit, despite earlier written guarantees from the Chinese brands that the cars complied with Australian standards.
. The brands have since found an alternative, asbestos-free, supplier of the gaskets and production has resumed to keep pace with Australian deliveries.
“Everything we import now from China is free of asbestos. We have checked the cars and they comply,'' Cotterill says.
“The Chinese are well aware of the gravity of the situation. They had to establish their own internal audit of their suppliers to find out how this happened.”
'But the cars already with owners will not be touched, despite a recall campaign that will include fitting a warning sticker.
Instead, owners will be advised by letter of the problem and sent a copy of a risk assessment commission by Ateco from consultants in occupational health and safety, Hibbs and Associates.
It concludes there are “negligible” asbestos risks to either owners or mechanics working on the car.
“Even if carried out in an uncontrolled way, handling and removing these gaskets constitutes a very low asbestos related health risk,” the report said.
Ateco said it had approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for its recall program, even though it does not include a compulsory change of parts.
“The intention is to replace the gaskets only if, and when, necessary. The key thing is to make sure that anyone who replaces one is aware of the situation,” Cotterill said.
More than 6000 Chinese vehicles of all types have sold in Australian this year aimed at the budget end of the new car market.
More...http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/no-recall-in-australia-on-chinese-cars-built-with-asbestos-parts/story-fndo48ca-1226451218317
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