THE effects of the shuttering of car manufacturing in Australia continue to loom large, with the shrinking automotive industry still finding its feet. Holden Special Vehicle was one of the companies impacted due to its strong connection with Holden and its Australian-made models.

So, what does the future hold for HSV, a much-loved Australian success story?

While the days of its Commodore-based models with upgraded engines and aggressive bodykits are now a distant memory, a new light shines bright in Clayton South. The production lines are ticking over once again, but this time a different type of V8 beast is making its presence felt: the right-hand-drive, re-manufactured Chevrolet Camaro 2SS. Is it any good?