Jaguar has been spotted out and about on the Nurburgring thrashing a prototype version of the almighty Jaguar XE SV Project 8, potentially gunning for a lap record in the production sedan category. The current production sedan lap record at the legendary circuit is in the hands of the Alfa […]
Year: 2017
Mercedes-Benz Concept EQ A to debut at Frankfurt, previews A-Class size EV
Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to launch its new EQ eco-focused brand onto the market soon. Today, we hear plans of a ‘Concept EQ A’ heading to the Frankfurt motor show in a couple of weeks, previewing a potential eco hatch for the future. The concept car is expected to give […]
2017 Ford Mustang GT review (video)
PerformanceDrive has finally got its hands on the 2017 Ford Mustang GT, the American legend with staggering pent-up demand that hasn’t waned since its 2015 launch. This is unusual for a sports car, whose sales typically enjoy an initial spike, followed by a steady decline – note Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ. […]
1000hp Mercedes-AMG Project One confirmed for Frankfurt
It’s coming. The epic Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar. It will be officially revealed at the 2017 Frankfurt motor show in just a couple of weeks. The hypercar is being described by the carmaker as being one that brings Formula 1 technology to the road. It will be a strict two-seater, […]
Volvo XC40 getting Pilot Assist, large tablet-like touch-screen
More teasers of the upcoming Volvo XC40 small SUV have been handed out, with some advanced technologies confirmed. The company is hoping to set new standards for safety and user experience in the small SUV segment with the new model. As we know, the XC40 will be built on Volvo’s fresh […]
Editorial: Could autonomous cars spell the end of SUVs?
The SUV’s success story is still in full swing and probably isn’t quite near reaching its peak. SUV sales in Australia repeatedly set new benchmarks, especially in the mid-size class. Previously, ‘four wheel drives’ were off-road-capable wagons, with live axles all round, generally a ladder frame construction underneath, and less […]
Kia Stinger GT spotted in Australia ahead local launch
The first Kia Stinger examples have touched down in Australia, with these two spotted in Sydney in preparation for the official local launch in October. These examples were the V6 twin-turbo versions (dark blue is the GT) which are likely to join our market before the four-cylinder models. Kia Australia […]
Bi-turbo V6 2018 Audi RS 5 on sale in Australia in December
Australians will soon be welcoming the all-new, 2018 Audi RS 5 performance coupe, with local pricing and specs released today ahead of its December arrival. The new RS 5 is based on the recent arrival of the second generation A5, which is underpinned by Volkswagen Group’s updated MLB Evo platform. […]