Skoda has revealed a slightly sportier take on the new Kodiaq SUV, giving it the Sportline treatment for the first time. The complete package will make its public debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March, but luckily for those who aren’t going Skoda has released some tasty images […]
Year: 2017
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe production commences
Production of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe has commenced at the company’s Bremen plant in Germany. The new E-Class is build alongside the C-Class coupe and convertible using the factory’s cleverly flexible manufacturing process, even though the new E coupe is technically based on the E sedan platform. Mercedes’s Bremen […]
Misha Designs plans epic Ferrari 488 GTB aero kits
Misha Designs has announced two stunning bodykit plans for the already-gorgeous Ferrari 488 GTB that give the prancing horse that FXX K treatment, at a fraction of the price. First up, the disappointing news; Misha’s kit for the 488 GTB features only aesthetic changes, no power upgrades unfortunately. Power remains […]
Nissan GT-R breaks record, carves map of India in lake
Nissan has taken celebrations for India’s 68th Republic Day to another level, with a world record-breaking feat on a dry lake bed in India. In celebration of both India’s Republic Day and the launch of the updated 2017 Nissan GT-R, Nissan broke the record for the largest outline of a […]
Volkswagen Passat production halts continue, demand dwindling
Volkswagen has confirmed it will extend its production halt at one of its factories in Germany, citing declining demand for the Passat sedan and wagon variant. Volkswagen will pause production of the Passat at its Emden facility in northern Germany between February 16-17, and February 21, according to a company […]
Audi Q2 spotted in Australia ahead official launch
The all-new Audi Q2 compact SUV has touched down in Australia, with the first allocation spotted by a PerformanceDrive reader just shy of its official debut. Although Audi did have an example on display at Hamilton Island in August last year, these examples, spotted on a truck in Sydney, are, […]
2017 Lexus IS 200t Sports Luxury review (video)
In some ways, Lexus seems to be the underdog when it comes to luxury motoring. Even though the ‘rich man’s Toyota’ consistently produces brilliant cars, it doesn’t have the prestige image of being European-made. This means it has to push harder in quality and packaging to win customers over. And […]
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon gets bespoke Nitto tyres (video)
The third teaser for the upcoming Dodge Challenger SRT Demon has trickled out, titled Body. It gives us a clear view of the rear end and confirms special tyres. Dodge isn’t planning to unveil the new muscle car until the New York show in April, so we’ll have to get […]