Some more information is trickling through surrounding the idea of Toyota bringing out a new Toyota Supra some time in 2015. The latest news suggests a mid-mounted hybrid V6 powerplant could be on the way. (Toyota FT-HS concept) According to a recent Motor Trend report in the US, Toyota executives […]
Month: May 2012
Jaguar XJ Supersport used for Nurburgring taxi service
Jaguar has launched a new Nurburgring taxi service using a specially modified Jaguar XJ Supersport, with Sport and Speed options. The taxi also features a unique matt grey exterior finish. Like the BMW M5 Ring-Taxi, Jaguar is offering passengers joy rides around the world famous circuit in Germany. The taxi […]
Video: KEM Audi Quattro S1 with 800hp at Isle of Man
How’s this for a wicked Sunday racer? The KEM Audi Quattro S1 features an 800hp engine, and the mother of all bodykits including a huge multi-plane rear wing. The Audi Quattro S1 is remembered as one of the fastest rally cars in the world, and one of the quickest of […]
2012 Holden Cruze SRi-V Hatch Series II review
The 2012 Holden Cruze SRi-V Hatch Series II is as Australian as a meat pie with sauce. It’s locally designed, and locally assembled at Holden Vehicle Operations in South Australia. With its stylish appearance, sporty highlights, and low-displacement turbocharged engine, the SRi-V is a spacious, fuel-efficient performer for the masses. […]
Five Axis Scion FR-S (Toyota GT 86) kit inspired by the concept
It has begun. It was only a matter of time before aftermarket specialists got hold of the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ, or in this case, the Scion FR-S. Five Axis has come up with a bodykit inspired by the original Toyota FR-S concept. The bodykit will apparently be on offer as […]
Novitec Rosso Ferrari 458 Spider adds bodykit and power boost
Renowned Ferrari tuner Novitec Rosso has released details on its latest Ferrari 458 Spider performance upgrade kit. It features a number of lightweight exterior revisions, and some mechanical tweaks to boost power. The Novitec Rosso Ferrari 458 Spider is pretty hard to miss, standing out in bright yellow paint with […]
Video: Volvo ‘Mean Green’ 2100hp truck breaks speed records
Ever wondered what the fastest truck in the world is capable of over a flying, and standing kilometre? The Volvo ‘Mean Green’ hybrid truck has just set both records. Trucks aren’t usually our focal talking point here at PerformanceDrive, but when you’re talking about anything to do with speed and, […]
Range Rover Evoque Sport possible, Convertible more likely
The Range Rover Evoque is the Land Rover’s most popular vehicle, according to last month’s Australian sales charts. Could a Range Rover Evoque Sport increase the fan-base and sales even more? Similar to the Range Rover Sport being a performance version of the Vogue, an Evoque Sport with a focus […]