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Holden Torana

The first model came out in 1967. It was a tweaked version of the HA series Vauxhall Viva, badged as HB Torana. The car had a 2-door body, with drum brakes and an option of power-assisted front disc brakes. Later, 4-door versions of the model were also made available but only with a 4-cyl engine.

Jan 07th, 2020

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Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata is a midsize or D-segment car, built as a four-door sedan made by South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. It has been on the market since 1985 and is still going strong in its eighth generation at present. It started as a facelifted Hyundai Stellar, paired with a more powerful engine. The Hyundai Sonata's life story didn't start smoothly. Two years on the market and the first-generation Sonata had to be taken away because customers didn't like it too much. Thankfully, the car was only available widely in South Korea, with minimal exports to international markets like Canada and New Zealand. It was only by the second generation that Hyundai began exporting it widely throughout the world.

Jan 06th, 2020

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Hyundai S Coupe

The Hyundai S Coupe (pronounced as scoop) is a 2-door coupé, classed as a sports car. It is called the S Coupé in the UK, while in some places it is called Scoupe. Hyundai began producing it in 1988 and used a Mitsubishi-sourced engine to power it. It was succeeded in 1996 by the Hyundai Tiburon (aka Hyundai Coupe).

Jan 06th, 2020

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Hyundai Terracan

The Hyundai Terracan is a 5-door, seven-seat midsize SUV based on Hyundai’s Highland concept and produced by the South Korean carmaker from 2001 to 2007. The Galloper preceded it, while the Veracruz was its successor. Hyundai derived its name from Tarascan, a Mesoamerican region in Mexico. The Terracan’s Chinese version is called Hawtai Terracan, produced under a joint venture between Hyundai and Hawtai.

Jan 06th, 2020

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Hyundai Trajet

The Hyundai Trajet (pronounced: tra-jay) is a 5-door, 7-seat minivan, classed as a large MPV. It is also called Hyundai Trajet XG in South Korea and Hyundai Highway Van in the Netherlands. Hyundai began producing it from 1999 until 2008. Hyundai built this front-engine, front-wheel-drive vehicle under the Y4 platform shared with Kia Carnival, Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata, and Hyundai Santa Fe. Hyundai Santamo preceded the Trajet, while the Entourage succeeded it.

Jan 06th, 2020

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Holden Caprice / Holden Statesman

The Holden Caprice, rebadged internationally as the Chevrolet Caprice, is a full-size car produced and sold in Australia by Holden from 1970 to 2017. The Holden Statesman, rebadged internationally as the Daewoo Statesman, was introduced in 1990 as a model below the Caprice but was discontinued in 2010. The difference between the two models lies within their equipment packages. A V8 engine power the Caprice with some distinguishable interior and exterior packages like the grille insert.

Jan 06th, 2020

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Holden Malibu

The Holden Malibu, a rebadged Chevrolet Malibu, was sold in Australia from 2013 to 2017. This nameplate was first used on a midsize car that started as a trim level of the Chevrolet Chevelle and later became an independent model line in 1978. It was initially a rear-wheel-drive but was changed to a front-wheel layout in 1997. It enjoyed a seven-generation stint in the North American market before it was introduced to the global market in its eighth generation. The four-door Malibu has continually been used in fleet service, with the largest buyer being the law enforcement sector.

Jan 06th, 2020

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Holden Monaro

The Holden Monaro was a rear-wheel sedan and coupe produced by Holden from 1968 to 1977. It endured a 20-year absence from the market and was revived in 2001, surviving five years after which it again went into hibernation.

Jan 06th, 2020

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Holden Shuttle

The Holden Shuttle van, aka the Isuzu Fargo, was sold in Australia from 1982 to 1991. It was manufactured by Isuzu from 1980 and spanned two generations. The first generation, which was sold in Australia, was introduced in 1980 and was produced until 1995. Later on, it would receive a facelift and be sold as both a van and pick up.

Jan 06th, 2020

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Holden Suburban

The Holden Suburban, aka Chevrolet Suburban, was sold in Australia from 1998 to 2001 after surviving seven generations. This full-size SUV is the longest continuously used automobile nameplate in production, first built in 1934 in the US. It was also the first-ever all-metal station wagon built and had, for a time, been General Motors' most profitable vehicle.

Jan 06th, 2020

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Hyundai iMax / Hyundai iLoad

What Australians call Hyundai iMax and iLoad are actually the people mover and cargo versions of the second-generation Hyundai Starex. So this article will present the first-generation Starex as a backgrounder and the second-generation Starex as the main subject.

Jan 06th, 2020

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Hyundai Grandeur

The Hyundai Grandeur, better known as Hyundai Azera, is an E-segment or full-size executive car produced by Hyundai for five generations since 1986 to the present. During the first two generations, it was Hyundai’s flagship for the lineup in its home market, replaced in 1996 by the Dynasty. When Hyundai exported it to the United States as the Azera, it became the flagship model of Hyundai's US lineup as well until the introduction of the Hyundai Genesis.

Jan 06th, 2020

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Daihatsu Pyzar

The Pyzar wagon, aka Daihatsu Gran Move in some countries, rides on the chassis of the fourth-generation Daihatsu Charade or G200. It has two rows of seats with a 50/50 split-folding bench-style rear seat, which allows it to accommodate more passengers or increase its cargo area.

Jan 06th, 2020

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Daewoo Lacetti / Holden Viva

Daewoo Lacetti, aka Holden Viva at some point in Australia, is a C-segment or compact car manufactured by Daewoo/GM since 2002. It is built on the Daewoo J200 platform and has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout, preceded by Daewoo Nubira and succeeded by Holden/Chevrolet Cruze.

Jan 03rd, 2020

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Daewoo Korando / SsangYong Korando

The Daewoo Korando makes up one generation (the second) of the SsangYong Korando, which is a long series of SUVs produced by South Korean automaker SsangYong from 1983 to the present. The Korando nameplate holds the Guinness record as Korea’s longest surviving line of vehicles in a single nameplate.

Jan 03rd, 2020