Name: Deanna Molony
Car: HSV Clubsport

Hi Deanna. Nice car, how long have you owned it?
I have owned it for about three months, and it’s been the best three months ever!

Most young women don’t drive late-model Holdens, what made you decide to get one?
I had always wanted one and everyone said I was a dreamer, so I said to dad, should we go have a look? I wanted a black V8 six-speed manual or nothing at all!

I saw this black Clubsport and had to have it; the fact that it was black and manual was very rare. It’s awesome having a V8 that many males dream of, ha ha!

Have you done any modifications to it?
I have just had it lowered at this stage.

Any more plans?
I was thinking 20-inch deep-dish wheels wouldn’t go amiss, even a slightly louder exhaust would be awesome, too. (more…)

Chrysler has announced that its range of heavy-duty pickups will now be made available with brand new optional six-speed automatic transmission.

For 2012 the Ram Truck 2500 and 3500 HD models will make use of the new six-ratio auto box and it can be mated to an available 6.7-litre Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel engine. This huge diesel lump produces a crazy 1083Nm of torque at 1,500 rpm and 350 horsepower at 3,000 rpm. In big daddy 3500 guise the Ram can tow up to 10,320kg when equipped with the optional ‘Max Tow’ package. Brutal.

Chrysler hasn’t been quick to announce fuel economy stats, so they remain unknown. The new box is also expected to be a pricey option but all details will be revealed closer to 2012.