A full-size Toyota HiLux Tonka concept was revealed today, emulating the toy that has kick-started many youthful fascinations with trucks and cars; the Tonka Truck. Styled and developed right here in Australia, the Tonka Concept is a much beefier expression of the HiLux, with 325mm extra width and enormous 35-inch […]
Month: March 2017
Top 10 utes coming to Australia in 2017-2018
The ute is an Aussie institution, with the segment experiencing more renewal and activity over the last 12 months than any time in recent history. If you’re after the best ute, best pickup or best 4×4 dual-cab heading to our market in the not-too-distant future, look no further. Semi-autonomous safety […]
EXCLUSIVE: Toyota HiLux ‘Rugged’ off-road & ‘SRX’ luxury variants coming
Toyota Australia is rumoured to be planning two all-new variants of the beloved HiLux, PerformanceDrive has heard, tipped to include a ‘Rugged’ variant and a luxury-focused model potentially called the Platinum or the SRX. According to our sources, Toyota is looking to introduce two new variants to help fend off […]
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon spotted without camouflage? (video)
An undisguised example of what is believed to be the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon has been spotted in Colorado, set to be conducting some high elevation testing before its debut next month. The SRT Demon has been subject to an exhaustive teaser campaign which is still going, mind you. But […]
Land Rover Discovery to get hardcore 4×4 variant by SVO
Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division is reportedly working on hardcore off-road variant of the new Discovery, lifting its all-terrain capability even higher. The Land Rover Discovery is already regarded as one of the more capable off-road SUVs on the market. However, according to an Auto Express report there […]
For Sale: Tucker 48 ‘Torpedo’, 1 of 52 built
The Tucker 48 (aka Tucker Torpedo) is one of those cars that was dramatically ahead of its time, and we’ve just found one that’s up for sale. Ultimately doomed to fail, the car’s story is an inspiring and mysterious tale of one man’s dream to become a big player in […]
Audi SUV sales set to make up for half overall sales
There’s no denying the success of the SUV at the moment, with most car brands offering at least one or in the process of introducing one. As such, Audi could see its SUV sales make up to 50 per cent of its overall annual sales in the very near future. […]
New Ford GT will offer 5 driving modes, including V-Max
Ford has confirmed the new GT supercar will offer the driver up to five driving modes, covering street to track driving conditions. The modes span from Normal, Wet, Sport, Track, and V-Max. Each of these configure the powertrain, suspension and steering accordingly. The stability control program is also altered to […]