The next teaser for the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon has been released, and this time we get a nice clear preview of the V8’s soundtrack. Tilted No Pills, the demonstration run on the drag strip shows the Demon hurtling down the line. Dodge says it’s able to get straight off […]
Year: 2017
2018 Audi A6, A7, A8 front end designs revealed in design sketch
A design sketch of the upcoming Audi A6, A7 and A8 front ends has surfaced online, giving us a potential first-look at the sharpened up luxury models. The sketch comes from Audi design boss Marc Lichte who recently undertook an interview with French publication L’argus. He pointed out some of […]
For Sale: Mint 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring
Ever since the early days of the Porsche 911, lightness and racing pedigree were always part of the equation. And at the pinnacle of this in the early days was the 911 Carrera 2.7 RS. The latest 368kW/480Nm GT3 RS can trace its roots back to the original. The ducktailed […]
2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country spotted in Australia, to be priced from $110,000
What is believed to be one of the first 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country examples in Australia has been spotted out on the roads, ahead of its official market debut taking place in the first half of this year. This example was spotted by a keen-eyed PerformanceDrive reader (thanks Raj), […]
Ferrari details 812 Superfast, including variable intake (video)
The 812 Superfast is set to be the last pure Ferrari in terms of natural aspiration and no hybrid assistance, which means all V8s from here on out will be turbocharged and all V12s will be hybrids either via KERS or batteries. Replacing the F12, the new V12 in the […]
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee on sale in Australia from $47,500
Jeep Australia is launching the 2017 update for the Grand Cherokee, adding a new Trailhawk variant and introducing cosmetic revisions inside and out. The Grand Cherokee has been on sale in Australia in essentially the same form since 2010. In other words, it needs an update. And buying trends seem […]
Mini Cooper S gets quad throttle-body conversion (video)
In the world of automotive sounds, the inline-four cylinder doesn’t usually rank near the top. The harmonics of a straight-six, V12, V8 or even an inline-three are generally sweeter to the human ear than the oft-counterbalanced and gravelly four-banger. Having said that, there are quite a few out there that […]
2018 Buick Regal to be offered in wagon, first wagon since 1996
The 2018 Holden Commodore has generated a tidal wave of passionate responses from fans across social media, forums and other outlets. The donor car, the 2017 Opel Insignia, is now being sampled by the European media, who find it is significantly improved in all areas over the outgoing Insignia. Although, […]