HSV has indicated it will have a post-2017 presence, consisting of modified, imported vehicles instead of the predominantly local offerings it has been known for since inception in 1987. Only a handful of HSVs have been imported, including the unloved HSV Jackaroo and VXR. These were the only times the […]
Day: 9 September 2016
Formula One acquired by Liberty Media for US$4.4b
Despite his insistence that Formula One was not up for sale, Bernie Ecclestone has sold Formula One to Liberty Media in a multi-billion-dollar deal. Liberty Media, a US conglomerate headed by John C. Malone, is set to purchase an 18.7 per cent stake in F1 for US$746 million, with a […]
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV posts new Nurburgring lap record (video)
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (QV) has set a new sedan lap record at the Nürburgring, bettering Porsche’s recent record by seven seconds. The Giulia Quadrifoglio, equipped with a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 producing 375kW/600Nm, ran the record-setting pace in 7:32 with test driver Fabio Francia behind the wheel, bettering the […]
Video: Is this a BMW M2 CSL / GTS in the making?
BMW has been spotted test driving an interesting new prototype around the Nurburgring, based on what appears to be the new M2. Could this be an M2 CSL? Some have also speculated it could be a GTS version of the M2, following in the footsteps of the M4 GTS and […]
Kia Sorento GT-Line option pack on the way for Australia
An exclusive GT-Line pack is being prepared for the Kia Sorento, PerformanceDrive has learned, bringing luxury and sporty-oriented highlights to the company’s flagship SUV. The option pack is set to follow in the footsteps of the GT-Line kit offered with the top-of-the-range Sportage Platinum. In the smaller SUV the kit […]
LaFerrari Aperta confirmed as name for new convertible (video)
The highly-anticipated Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta has been spotted filming in Spain, three weeks ahead of its official public debut at the Paris Motor Show. Maranello’s spider variant of the hybrid hypercar was caught accompanied by a film crew in the city of Barcelona, capturing footage for what could be its […]
2017 Holden Trailblazer on sale in Australia from $47,990
Holden has announced pricing and local specifications for the new Trailblazer heavy-duty seven-seat SUV. It comes is as the replacement to the Colorado 7. Coinciding with the launch of the new-look Colorado, the Trailblazer shares a similarly updated design, with a more sophisticated dual front grille, new slimline headlights, and […]
2016 Jaguar XF S 35t review (video)
In need of a swift, stately sedan with a compelling design and enough technology to satisfy even the savviest of tech nerds? The 2016 Jaguar XF S 35t could be the perfect solution for you. Jaguar introduced the new XF late last year. Although it is based on the same […]