This is it, folks. The 2016 Holden Commodore VF Series II. Also know as the last-ever locally-produced Commodore model to be made. First up, the exterior design has been mildly facelifted. There’s a new-look front grille with chrome trimming, updated lower intake clusters in the sides, and a revised lower […]
Year: 2015
Nissan Gripz concept previewed, new Z car?
Nissan has released another teaser of its upcoming SUV concept, called the Gripz, which will make its debut at the Frankfurt show this coming week. No official details have been released on the concept, or what it could preview in terms of production vehicles. However, Nissan says it is inspired […]
New Volvo S90 to debut at Detroit show in January – report
Some more details are starting to come through regarding the all-new 2016 Volvo S90 large luxury sedan, following an exterior glimpse which surfaced in the form of an S90 scale model last week. According a recent Automotive News report in the US, the new model will be unveiled at the […]
For Sale: Fully restored 1977 Nissan Patrol LG 60
Now this is what we call a cool find. It’s an original 1977 Nissan Patrol LG 60 that has undergone a full “nut and bolt” restoration to bring it back to like-new condition. Okay, so it’s no performance car. But here at PerformanceDrive we’re not just about performance cars. It’s […]
ADV.1 Datsun 280Z gets mean 2JZ engine conversion (video)
Here at PerformanceDrive we are unashamed fans of the Datsun Z car range. So, if you’re a Zed head like us, this little number from ADV.1 will leave you weak at the knees. Starting out as an L28 2.8-litre Nissan straight-six-equipped iteration of the cult classic, this particular version now […]
Video: 2016 Porsche 911 engine sound with new 3.0 biturbo
If, like us, you’ve been stinging to know what the 2016 Porsche 911 sounds like with its new 3.0-litre bi-turbo engine, your curiosity can now be solved. Some videos of the just-revealed 2016 Porsche 911 have surfaced on YouTube showing an example of the Carrera S starting up and revving […]
Bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantoms created for Palazzo Versace Gold Coast
Rolls-Royce and Palazzo Versace Gold Coast have teamed up to produce two unique Phantom models to “enrich” the guest experience of the fashion-label hotel. Palazzo Versace is the world’s first fully fashion-branded hotel. And so what better fitting vehicles for the high-end accommodation branch could be used but the exquisite […]
2016 Toyota HiLux accessories revealed, developed in Australia
Following the unveiling of the all-new Toyota HiLux in May, the local arm has now revealed the comprehensive genuine accessories options that will become available in Australia. Toyota says the accessories were developed as part of a five-year program, resulting in more than 60 accessories being devised for the new […]