Development and testing of the new McLaren P1 hypercar is continuing as the flagship’s market launch edges closer and closer. The latest durability assessments were undertaken in the freezing conditions of the Arctic Circle. Set to fulfill the role as the “best driver’s car in the world on road and […]
Month: April 2013
Daigo Saito wins Formula Drift Asia round in 2JZ-powered Lexus IS C (video)
Daigo Saito has won the opening round of the Achilles Formula Drift Asia season at Calder Park, in Melbourne. Saito was driving a highly modified Lexus IS C during the smoked-filled drift-off. The event was the first time Saito had driven on the Melbourne circuit. Even so, he managed to […]
HDT VE VK Group A Blue Meanie with 350kW (video)
The HDT VE VK Group A ‘Blue Meanie’ is a modern interpretation of the original HDT VK Group A muscle car that was built from 1985 to 1986. The VE Blue Meanie is just one of many nostalgic remakes built by HDT. The VE VK Group A was launched back […]
Australia’s first Porsche Rennsport Festival, coming in May
The 2013 Rennsport Motor Racing Festival Porsche extravaganza is coming to Australia for the first time ever next month. It will take place at Sydney Motorsport Park at Eastern Creek, showcasing various racing events and special shows and unique demonstrations. For Porsche fans, this will be a must-see event. The […]
2014 BMW M6 ‘Competition Package’ likely, BMW Australia interested
Like the facelifted BMW M5, recently spotted testing in Germany, the 2014 update for the BMW M6 range is also set to come with an optional Competition Package bringing added performance. PerformanceDrive spoke with Scott Croaker of BMW Australia about the option kit. Croaker confirmed the package does exist and […]
Formula E e-Prix set for 2014, LA donut demonstration (video)
A new racing series will kick off next year, marking the dawn of serious alternative-power motorsport. Called Formula E, the series will tour the world with ten separate ‘e-Prix’ races. The new FIA-approved series will use a lineup of completely electric vehicles (EV), in the shape of open-wheeled Formula-type racers. […]
For Sale: Cheap (crashed) Pagani Zonda Roadster
If you have ever wanted to buy a Pagani Zonda Roadster but have never had quite enough funds, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Up for sale is a damaged Zonda Roadster with a selling price that’s a lot less than half of the brand new price tag. […]
Video: Fast and Furious 6 final trailer before premiere
Fast and Furious 6 is edging closer and closer. It will hit cinemas in the US on May 24, before landing in Australia on June 6. The final trailer has now been released to build that last bit of anticipation. As previously reported, this won’t be the finale. Fast and […]