Another Black Edition has been launched by Bentley, and this time it’s the Flying Spur V8 S’s turn at the sinister street style. Bentley says the Black Edition is for customers seeking a more “dynamic” aesthetic. We’re not sure dynamic is the right word – mischievous, perhaps? It showcases, you […]
Day: 31 July 2017
Exclusive: Plans for Australian-built electric cars pushing ahead
Although Toyota and Holden are only two months away from closing their Australian manufacturing operations, one company in South Australia is determined to bring a new Australian electric vehicle to market. PerformanceDrive spoke with Paul van de Loo, the director of South Australian engineering consultancy firm Applidyne and Red Automotive […]
Video: 2000 Ford AU Falcon LPG 0-100km/h & engine sound
Well you guys asked for an AU Falcon and here it is. It’s a rough old thing, inexcusably so if it were anything other than an AU Falcon. Introduced in 1998, the AU was not well received due to its polarising and ovoid styling. The more conventional VT Commodore gained […]
Subaru Levorg shows its tuning side with Rowen kit
Subaru may have lost some fans when it named its new WRX wagon the Levorg. But it shouldn’t stop the overall appeal of the model. If it does, you can always turn to tuners. Tuning company Rowen has just come up with a kit that might tickle your fancy. The […]
Mazda BT-50 XTR & GT debut new 8.0in touch-screen
To help the Mazda BT-50 cut a bigger slice of the ever-growing dual-cab-ute cake, Mazda Australia is introducing a much-needed technology update for some variants. Mazda Australia teamed up with Alpine Electronics to come up with a new touch-screen media interface for the dash of certain BT-50 models. Up until […]
2017 BMW 1 Series LCI on sale in Australia, M140i cut to $59,990
The 2017 BMW 1 Series LCI update has arrived in Australia, with the flagship M140i receiving a very attractive price cut. The update is likely to be the last before the all-new model arrives. Initially revealed in May this year, the 1 Series LCI update brings in a range of […]