Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the interior of the highly-anticipated W213, 2016 E-Class ahead of its Detroit show debut next month. As previously reported, the all-new E-Class will be one of the most advanced vehicles on the market when it arrives next year, and certainly the most advanced in the class. Just […]
Day: 9 December 2015
Ford Everest fire a one-off event, “not a systemic failure”
Ford Australia has investigated the unfortunate fire that sparked beneath the bonnet of an Everest last week, saying the event is “not a systemic failure”, and thus no recall will be issued. After inspecting the maroon-turned-crispy-black Everest, engineers found the fire had started due to the battery not being correctly […]
BMW i8 Spyder near-production version to debut at CES
BMW is preparing what is believed to be a pre-production i8 Spyder for an official debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in January next year. It will likely be inspired by the concept version unveiled in 2012 (pictured). The German manufacturer previously faced hurdles in the form of converting the […]
12.3L V16 Devel Sixteen engine hits the dyno; over 4500hp (video)
When the Devel Sixteen was first shown at the 2013 Dubai Motor Show, many stratospheric performance and power claims were made, and the media was sceptical and even ridiculed it as another vapourware hypercar that will never see the light of day. Promises of 5000hp, a 560km/h top speed, and […]
Volvo 240 GL with LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 2 – Stripping
Our humble Volvo 240 GL has been stripped of its 2.3-litre credentials in preparation for an LS1 Chevrolet V8 conversion. It’s all happening. For those who missed Part 1 of the fortnightly feature series we’re doing, PerformanceDrive and some of the guys from our partner company are planning a very […]
BMW M2 to go on sale in Australia from $89,900 – report
Australian prices for the new BMW M2 have reportedly been leaked out early, before it enters the local market during the first half of next year. According to a recent AUSmotive report, the BMW M2 will be offered in two main trim levels; the M2 Pure and the M2. A […]