The much-hyped BMW M2 will apparently make its debut online in October, becoming the first proper M car based on the 2 Series coupe. The news stems from a BMW Blog report that claims sources have confirmed BMW M is planning an unveiling for October. An exact date hasn’t been […]
Year: 2015
2016 Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe teased, again
Mercedes-Benz is continuing with the teasers of the upcoming C 63 AMG Coupe without actually offering any useful information. This time it is showing the same prototype, that it’s already shown a number of times, from a few new angles. As previously reported, the next C-Class Coupe is set to […]
Bentley Bentayga revealed in die-cast 1:18 model form
Although it’s not a conventional unveiling, this toy car, at 1:18 scale, it said to represent the exterior of the new Bentley Bentayga SUV very accurately. This isn’t the first time an exterior design has been inadvertently revealed before the actual car via a toy. It’s believed the design outlines […]
Abarth Fiat 500X to be “everything but a family version”
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 […]
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 […]