PerformanceDrive is preparing its full review of the latest 2012 Lexus IS F. This is Lexus’s answer to the BMW M3. The 2011/2012 update sees the introduction of a ‘Sport’ button, a mechanical limited-slip diff, and racy new alloys. There’s no denying the imposing, almost sinister looks of the 2012 […]
Year: 2012
Australian vehicle sales for March 2012 shows steady growth
The official VFACTS figures for March are out, and it’s the Mazda3 out in front once again. The popular small car went to 3818 new homes last month, followed by the Toyota HiLux (4×2 and 4×4 combined), with 3561 sales, and the Holden Commodore, going to 3187 drivers. Perhaps the […]
McLaren MP4-12C added to Hertz UK Supercar rental lineup
The McLaren MP4-12C can be rented in the UK from household rental company, Hertz. The car joins a list of other stunning vehicles apart of the Hertz Supercar rentals. Featuring a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 441kW of power and 601Nm of torque, helping the MP4-12C do 0-100km/h in around […]
Video: Scion iQ commercial featuring ‘Babes ‘N’ Donuts’
In what is potentially the best/weirdest Toyota-brand advertisement we’ve seen in a long while, a group of bikini-clad girls attempt to do reverse donuts in a new Scion iQ, while trying to eat donuts and drink milk. It doesn’t make a lot of sense, and, as you’ll see, the effort […]
Nissan Altima comfirmed for V8 Supercars in 2013
The upcoming 2013 Nissan Altima sedan will form the basis for the all-new Nissan V8 Supercar. The racing version will battle it out with Ford and Holden from the 2013 V8 Supercars season. Kelly Racing, the team assigned to take Nissan into the field, will be rebranded as Nissan Motorsport […]
2013 SRT Viper revealed
The all-new 2013 SRT Viper has been revealed just ahead of its official debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show, starting today (tomorrow Australia time). These images are apparently screen shots of the special presentation that will be shown at the proper unveiling. They’re not the clearest of […]
For Sale: 1972 Nissan Skyline Hakosuka 2000GT coupe in Australia
Said to be just one of only around eight in the country, and the only red example, this legendary 1972 Nissan Skyline ‘Hakosuka’ 2000GT coupe is currently up for sale in New South Wales. It features a stroker L28 straight-six engine of 3.0 litres capacity, aspirated by three 45mm Solex […]
2012 World Time Attack Superlap Australia entries now open
Entries for the 2012 World Time Attack Superlap Australia, taking place at Eastern Creek in August, are now open. Three classes will be run the same as last year, but in a slightly different format. For those who don’t know, the World Time Attack Challenge is a pure time trial […]