BMW has confirmed the brand is looking to replace its iconic Z4 roadster before the end of the decade, on the back of lackluster sales. Speaking with Automotive News Europe, BMW’s chief engineer Klaus Fröhlich confirmed the market segment that the Z4 fits in has changed since it entered the […]
Year: 2015
Mercedes-AMG Black Series models on hold, for now – report
AMG chairman Tobias Moers has confirmed that Black Series vehicles, known for their over-the-top performance, will be making a return on future Mercedes-AMG models but at the moment they are on hold. The Black Series name may lay dormant for now, but it will make a comeback in the future […]
2016 Chevrolet Spark previewed before New York debut
Chevrolet has released a teaser of the next generation, 2016 Spark, due for an April unveiling at the Seoul and New York Auto Shows. For the new model we can expect freshened up exterior styling with rounder panel sections and headlights, and an updated front grille with a larger opening […]
Jaguar Land Rover SVO unit considering bespoke vehicles – report
You’ve seen the high-performance Range Rover SVR by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations team. There’s now word the sub-brand might soon develop its own vehicles from scratch instead of modifying existing ones. John Edwards, the boss of the Special Vehicle sector, revealed there is an opportunity to build bespoke […]
2015 Holden Cruze SRi review (video)
The 2015 Holden Cruze SRi is being marketed by Holden as a practical mid-sized, economical commuter, while offering exciting driving dynamics when the mood strikes. So, how much of this is true? General Motors has much to thank the Cruze for. A few years ago when the market for big, […]
Top 10 debuts of the 2015 Geneva Motor Show
The 2015 Geneva Motor Show is one of the biggest events on the auto calendar this year. So to help you decipher the best exhibits, in no particular order, here is PerformanceDrive’s top 10 cars from this year’s show. You can head over to our Geneva show highlights and mega […]
2015 Holden Commodore SV6 Lightning edition on sale from $37,490
Holden has introduced yet another special edition for the local lineup, called the Lightning edition. This time it’s based on the 2015 VF Commodore SV6 sedan and ute. The name of the special edition was brought together via a competition for fans which saw around 1000 suggestions being submitted. Based […]
Ford Focus RS actually produces 257kW? Will come with ‘drift’ mode
Ford has already revealed the new Focus RS but has only said the engine produces over 235kW. There’s now some confirmation the figure might actually be 257kW (350PS). Nobody ever doubted the performance potential of the new Focus RS. Firstly, we can take a look at the 224kW predecessor, which […]