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First Drive: 2011 Holden VE Series II SS V8 Ute

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 09:33 AM PDT


2011 is a very special year for two Australian motoring icons. For one, it's the 50th anniversary of Queensland's first permanent, purpose-built raceway: Lakeside Park. It's also marks the 60th anniversary of Holden's FX Utility, a vehicle widely considered by enthusiasts to be the forefather of the home grown Aussie "ute". In recognition of these historic occasions, we took a Holden VE Series II SS Ute for a test drive and headed north to attend the first of Lakeside's three 50th anniversary events. Part one of this feature will cover my impressions of the Ute, whilst part two will take in the event itself. So let's get cracking.

Overview

The VE Ute is already an attractive vehicle and in SS guise this is complemented with 18-inch alloys, front fog lights and a lowered sports suspension. With its 6.0 L V8 the SS is certainly powerful, but it's also safe with a maximum 5-star ANCAP rating thanks to its six airbags and electronic stability control.

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VIDEO: Meet the Outrageous 1750HP "Mad Max" Truggie

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 08:11 AM PDT


What do you get when you cross a pickup truck with a buggy? If you ask the guys at Nelson Racing Engines [NRE], the answer is a Truggie. Combining the bodywork of a Chevrolet Avalanche pickup truck with a Buggie chassis and a ridiculous 1750HP 427 SBC Twin Turbo Hot Rod Series engine, the "Mad Max" Truggie is described by NRE as "the craziest truck we've had in the shop to date." Read more »
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Lamborghini Takes Aventador LP 700-4 on a Fantasy Voyage in New Promo Film

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 07:42 AM PDT


Whether you're a diehard Lamborghini fan or just get excited about exotic supercars in general, you'll find that the new Aventador LP 700-4 is one of those vehicles that turns heads and accelerates heartbeats faster than lightning. Just in case you can't get enough of the 700-horsepower Lambo, you might want to click over the jump to watch the latest video release from the Sant'Agata Bolognese-based automaker. Read more »
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