Category: Street Commodores

Thats right people! The dates for the next NSW, Perth, Darwin and Hobart cruises have now been finalised!


The four dates are listed below so be sure to mark them down in your caldender, diary, mobile phone, garage bar fridge, and on any significant others forehead to be sure you don't forget when the cruise rocks into your state.

Sydney - Sat July 26
Perth - Sun Aug 3
Darwin - Sun Aug 24
Hobart - Sun Aug 31

Stay tuned for the remainder of the dates to be finalised

We are in need of a cruise coordinator for the 2008 Victorian Cruise for Charity.

If you possess decent communication and coordination skills, or just have a passion for the event and what it stands for and want to have a go, get in touch with Ben Hosking ASAP at ben@streetcommodores.com to find out more!

Category: On The Street

Let’s face it, burnouts are not only fun to do but they also make a great spectator sport which is why all you Brisbane readers should get down to the Brisbane International Speedway this weekend for the running of Australia’s richest burnout competition.

It’s the second running of the No Mrcy Elite Pro Street Burnout competition that promises to be even bigger and better than last years. Entrants are by invitation only, so you can be assured that each burnout is going to be a killer.

Gates open from 3.00pm with burnouts starting at 5.00pm going right through to late. Prices start from $15 student entry, adults $20 with family passes from $60.

For more information visit www.eliteprostreetburnouts.com.au or phone 0410650674

Category: Street Commodores

Springnats is always one event on the Victorian calendar that attracts one hell of a crowd, and the 2007 15th running of the event was certainly no different. Featuring tons of top quality street cars all giving them hell in a wide variety of driving events that let the rubber fly.

This year proved a little different from Springnats of past with the debut of a new TV show, Blood Sweat and Gear, kicking off and running throughout the Springnats festivities.

Springnats has always been more about driving your car rather than parking it, so there is little surprise that the skid pan was the place to be for spectators wanting to get a quick hit of tyre frying action.

For photos from this year’s Springnats 15, visit our online gallery HERE.

Category: Holden News

Previously only available as a factory fitted option, the high-tech Holden Assist Ultra is now available as an accessory on all VE models including Statesman and Caprice.

The system works by connecting with the GSM mobile phone network, enabling a powerful partnership between your car and the outside world. If the vehicle is stolen, Holden Assist can force the shutdown of the vehicle and dispatch Police if necessary. Accidents are also taken car of by Holden Assist, with an immediate connection to emergency vehicles if required.

Holden’s Director of Marketing, Philip Brook, believes the Holden Assist option is perfect for drivers who want that added piece of mind.

“Our customers appreciate the extra level of protection for Holden Assist Ultra, especially when considering their family’s safety. It’s easy to use, integrates seamlessly into Commodore’s controls and the 24/7 contact with Holden Assist operators gives customers extra peace of mind,” he said.

“If you or a family member is out driving on their own, or living in a remote area, it is comforting to know that id something goes wrong held is close at hand.”

Holden’s Assist program has unlocked more than 360 cars remotely, detected 17 crashes and tracked 14 stolen cars over a variety of around 5,000 customers. The program has also provided SOS support in over 600 cases.

Holden Assist Ultra is priced at $1990 plus GST and fitment, which also includes a three year service to the program.

Don’t forget to frequently check out the Street Commodores online gallery for tons of images from photo shoots, dyno days and all types of car events. The gallery is constantly being updated with the latest Street Commodores Issue, number 133 only just added!

Don’t forget to post feedback and comments on your favourite photos and leave messages for other gallery browsers!