We’ve already seen a prototype and there’s been plenty of rumours spreading about, but now company sources have indicated a 500X Abarth could indeed be on the way soon. The Fiat 500X, for those that don’t know, is an SUV-like version of the cute 500. It isn’t currently sold in […]
Day: 12 August 2015
Old-school RA24 Toyota Celica gets Honda S2000 engine conversion
The RA24 Toyota Celica might not be the first car you think of for a sweet Honda S2000 F22C engine conversion, but this example has certainly pulled it off with very convincing character. Nestled under the bonnet is the high-revving delight that is the 2.2-litre Honda VTEC naturally aspirated four-cylinder […]
McLaren MSO division makes unique 570S, debuts at Pebble Beach
At this month’s Pebble Beach Concors d’Elegance event in the US later this month, McLaren will have something eye-catchingly purple up its sleeve to catch retinas off guard. To showcase the potential of its McLaren Special Operations division, the firm has built a 570S replete with a Mauvine blue paintwork, […]
Hyundai & Kia plan hybrid, plug-in hybrid, EV onslaught
Hyundai and Kia are readying a slew of hybrid and electric models before the end of the decade, according to a report by Automotive News. Both companies are set to launch four new hybrid models, two plug-in hybrids, and an electric car each. These are scheduled to arrive on US […]
2018 Holden Commodore: everything there is to know so far
While the existence of a ‘Commodore’ after 2017 has been confirmed by Holden, exactly what shape it will take is mostly a mystery. PerformanceDrive got out the magnifying glasses and fine-toothed combs in an effort to join the dots. Holden’s decision to maintain the Commodore nameplate for an imported product […]
2015 Holden Cascada 1.6T review (video)
“Cascada. What the hell is that?” This was the reaction from a passerby as we drove out from a shopping centre in western Sydney. It was interesting to see he jumped into an overcooked 2000-something Holden Commodore and yet seemed confused by the Holden badge on this. (You can replace […]
Hyundai Vision G Concept Coupe unveiled
Hyundai has unveiled an interesting new concept car called the Vision G Concept Coupe at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It gives us some insight into Hyundai’s future premium design direction. The company’s head designer, Peter Schreyer, says the coupe was designed in collaboration with Hyundai design studios […]
New Lexus LS to debut at Tokyo show, with 400kW hybrid?
We might get our first glimpse at the next-gen, 2016-2017 Lexus LS luxury flagship later this year, as rumours heat up pointing to a Tokyo Motor Show debut in October. Although it has undergone some mild facelifts in recent years and now incorporates the company’s new-look front end, the current-gen […]