Chevrolet has taken the wraps off the 2017 Camaro ZL1 track-ready monster. It features everything a track day car needs while remaining within the confines of a production road car. Starting with the engine, it’s a 6.2-litre supercharged V8 ‘LT4’ unit producing an estimated 477kW of power and 868Nm of […]
Day: 16 March 2016
McLaren announces track-only 570S Sprint & 570S GT4
McLaren has unveiled the latest addition to its Sports Series family, with the hardcore track-only 570S GT4 and the 570S Sprint joining the lineup. Details and images of the 570S Sprint are yet to be confirmed by McLaren, but we can confirm the GT4 will be powered by an updated […]
1937 Bugatti 57SC fetches over US$9 million at auction
A stunning 1937 Bugatti 57SC went under the hammer at the second annual Bonhams Amelia Island auction over the week, eventually selling for more than $9 million. This example is chassis number 57541, and one of only 710 Bugatti Type 57s produced between 1934 and 1940. Adding to its desirability, […]
2016 Jeep Renegade Longitude review (video)
The compact SUV market has absolutely exploded in the last 18 months. Sales have jumped, and manufacturers have had no choice but to jump onto the bandwagon. We’re here to find out whether the new Jeep Renegade is a competitive offering in an already saturated market, or just a rush-job […]
2016 Skoda Superb on sale in Australia from $39,990
The all-new 2016 Skoda Superb has touched down in Australia, bringing a range of new technologies to the luxury flagship, and new efficient engine options including a potent 206TSI. Skoda unveiled the new Superb last year. It showcases the company’s traditional focus on practicality while being underpinned by Volkswagen’s latest […]
Top 10 most bizzare/interesting special editions
Sometimes a special edition car can breathe life into something that would otherwise sit on the lot and stink up the floor plan. A sticker here, a decal there and some dealer-fitted accessories later, you’ve got yourself a seller. Most of them are boring though. We’re going to focus on […]
Toyota previews unique Prius before New York debut, plug-in version?
Toyota has released a teaser image of a new Prius variant that will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show next week. Details are scarce at the moment but industry experts suggest this could be the plug-in version of Toyota’s recently-introduced fourth-gen Prius, allowing customers to recharge the batteries […]
Holden VF Director special edition to help send off Commodore?
Holden could be about to introduce a VF Holden Commodore Director special edition, both as a send-off to the Commodore and to pay respect to the original VK and VL Director models of yesteryear. Last month PerformanceDrive had exclusive word from Holden Australia, confirming there is some kind of special […]