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05-10-2009, 04:15 PM
Interesting, perhaps some sales to fill the pontiac void...
SA: Holden to bid for American police car sales
ADELAIDE, Oct 5 AAP - Holden wants to break into the lucrative US market for police patrol vehicles (PPVs) with a long wheelbase car that could hit the beat as early as 2011.
Based on the long wheelbase models sold in Australia, the Chevrolet Caprice PPV was unveiled recently at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Denver, Colorado.
It will become available for order from Holden next year with the company hoping to secure valuable export orders.
North American law enforcement fleets account for about 70,000 sales a year.
Holden's executive director of sales and marketing John Elsworth said unveiling the Chevrolet Caprice PPV was the first step towards securing significant contracts.
"Today is the start of the process," he said.
"It's our ticket to the dance. Now we need to go out and really impress the judges.
"Opportunities like this don't come around very often.
"We are working hard to deliver a world-class product worthy of serious consideration by the police."
The Chevrolet Caprice PPV will be promoted to police as a vehicle able to deliver responsive high-performance driving characteristics crucial in some scenarios. Special features include a high-output alternator; engine oil and transmission coolers; standard 18-inch steel wheels with bolt-on centre caps; large, four-wheel disc brakes with heavy-duty brake pads; heavy-duty suspension components; and a uniquely calibrated stability control system. A street-appearance package will also be offered for undercover work. Holden's chief designer Richard Ferlazzo said the Caprice was ideally suited to the needs of a law enforcement department.
"Comfort was an absolute priority when designing Caprice which is essential for anyone spending long hours in their vehicle," he said.
"Caprice PPV ticks all the boxes, providing an optimally balanced package which we believe is superior to the competitive vehicles in all important aspects.
"We think the car projects an image of authority and efficiency which corresponds with the role of law enforcement in today's society."
AAP tjd/sn/apm
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2011-chevroletcapriceppv-holdenstatesmanbased-01.jpg
SA: Holden to bid for American police car sales
ADELAIDE, Oct 5 AAP - Holden wants to break into the lucrative US market for police patrol vehicles (PPVs) with a long wheelbase car that could hit the beat as early as 2011.
Based on the long wheelbase models sold in Australia, the Chevrolet Caprice PPV was unveiled recently at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Denver, Colorado.
It will become available for order from Holden next year with the company hoping to secure valuable export orders.
North American law enforcement fleets account for about 70,000 sales a year.
Holden's executive director of sales and marketing John Elsworth said unveiling the Chevrolet Caprice PPV was the first step towards securing significant contracts.
"Today is the start of the process," he said.
"It's our ticket to the dance. Now we need to go out and really impress the judges.
"Opportunities like this don't come around very often.
"We are working hard to deliver a world-class product worthy of serious consideration by the police."
The Chevrolet Caprice PPV will be promoted to police as a vehicle able to deliver responsive high-performance driving characteristics crucial in some scenarios. Special features include a high-output alternator; engine oil and transmission coolers; standard 18-inch steel wheels with bolt-on centre caps; large, four-wheel disc brakes with heavy-duty brake pads; heavy-duty suspension components; and a uniquely calibrated stability control system. A street-appearance package will also be offered for undercover work. Holden's chief designer Richard Ferlazzo said the Caprice was ideally suited to the needs of a law enforcement department.
"Comfort was an absolute priority when designing Caprice which is essential for anyone spending long hours in their vehicle," he said.
"Caprice PPV ticks all the boxes, providing an optimally balanced package which we believe is superior to the competitive vehicles in all important aspects.
"We think the car projects an image of authority and efficiency which corresponds with the role of law enforcement in today's society."
AAP tjd/sn/apm
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2011-chevroletcapriceppv-holdenstatesmanbased-01.jpg