Forza Horizon 3, the widely acclaimed and best-selling driving simulator game set in Australia, has just been given an outrageous new twist with the Hot Wheels expansion pack taking the game into a new direction altogether. Given this add-on brings out a whole new element to the game, PerformanceDrive thought […]
Year: 2017
Maybach Smart Fortwo envisioned, shows potential?
Sometimes it’s fun to combine things that don’t belong together, as you can get a surprising result. Like that Vegemite chocolate which came out last year. Celery and peanut butter. Simpsons and Family Guy. But does the notion of a Smart city car gel with the idea of oligarch-spec Mercedes-Maybach […]
Elon Musk demonstrates tunnel driving at 200km/h
Last month we reported about Elon Musk’s latest brainstorm – The Boring Company – in which a vessel in the street carries your car into a subterranean tunnel network, where computer controlled sleds on rails can catapult you to your destination at 200km/h. Well, the proof of concept is now […]
Remembering TaxTheRich’s Jaguar XJ220 thrashing (video)
The Jaguar XJ220 is one of the quintessential 1990s supercars. It is also, quite possibly, the sleekest Jaguar ever made, with its slinky, low and wide silhouette and flowing lines. It has immense visual presence but doesn’t look vulgar or brash like a Diablo of the era and that, to […]
Ford Mustang to enter Supercars with V8, led by DJR & Prodrive – report
Despite production ending back in October 2016, the Ford Falcon continues to race in the Virgin Australia Supercars series (VASC). But as we reported last month, when Frosty spilled the beans, the American pony car from the same stable will be succeeding it. There was plenty of doubt and conjecture […]
Kia Stinger spotted in Australia with prototype 2018 Sportage?
A pair of Kia Australia test vehicles have been spotted on the Central Coast, with pictures on Instagram showing the hotly-anticipated Stinger four-door coupe and potentially the 2018 Sportage facelift. The two spotted includes what looks to be a facelifted Sportage under camouflage, and a white Stinger GT in all […]
Top 10 best new cars for Uber drivers
Uber is on its way to take over the taxi industry in most capital cities, and is now extending to the smaller cities and towns. We have to admit, it is a great technology, giving car owners (with some spare time) the opportunity to generate a bit of extra income […]
2018 Jeep Wrangler interior spied, reveals all-new design
The all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler is not expected to debut until the end of the year. Spy shots have uncovered exterior elements, but the interior has thus far remained something of a mystery. Not any more. Pictures on JL Wrangler Forums show the new SUV’s interior in all its glory. […]