Lamborghini’s final Aventador Superveloce (SV) has a very unusual twist courtesy of another sports car maker under the same VW Group umbrella. A client, who ordered through Lamborghini Edinburgh, Scotland, selected the signature hue from the Porsche 918 hybrid hypercar for the 600th and final SV. Dubbed Liquid Metal Blue, […]
Year: 2017
Next-gen Aston Martin Vantage previewed via patent images
The compact Aston Martin Vantage’s second reprisal has been detailed via purported patent images obtained from Japan’s patent office. These pictures, as published initially by Autoguide, reveal the contours, light and window shape for the upcoming sports car, expected to utilise the same architecture as the DB11. Compared with that car, […]
Volkswagen Gen.E could preview next-gen Golf
Volkswagen ‘s latest development prototype, the Gen.E, could preview the next-generation Golf VIII, due around 2019-2020. The concept car is a streamlined three-door hatchback, testing ideas around ‘maximum crash safety’ and also battery electric vehicles. According to Volkswagen’s press release, the Gen.E “provides an insight into the next generation of […]
2017 Honda Jazz VTi review (video)
In wake of some recent dire years, Honda is finally shaping up for a better year with the release of some major overhauls in 2017. One nameplate etched in our minds is the Honda Jazz. Updated for 2017, it grows on its practical design and use of space, funky styling, […]
Top 5 quickest cars across 0-100km/h tested by PerformanceDrive (video)
We’ve tested hundreds of cars here at PerformanceDrive, with our PDriveTV YouTube channel now almost famous for its 0-100km/h videos. Forgetting manufacturer’s claims and estimates, here’s our top five quickest cars we’ve ever tested using our Racelogic VBox Sport. The list excludes vehicles pre-2016, before we started using two decimal […]
2018 BMW M2 CS prototype spotted at Nurburgring (video)
A prototype BMW M2 has been spotted at the Nurburgring undergoing testing, potentially previewing a new CS ‘Club Sport’ variation that’s been spinning on the rumour mill lately. Spotted by PerformanceDrive out on the Nurburgring last week, the prototype was seen being pushed pretty hard by the test driver, even […]
2018 Nissan LEAF previewed again, debuts September 6
Continuing the slow tease and lead-up program to its release later this year, Nissan has trickled out the third teaser for the second-generation LEAF electric car, showcasing grille details and release date. After the first preview of the diamond-jewel-like LED headlamp design, Nissan’s Twitter account has been updated with an […]
Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge debuts at Goodwood Festival
Following on from the introduction of the stunning Rolls-Royce Wraith and Ghost Black Badge series, the British marque has announced the next chapter in the family with the Dawn Black Badge. Like the initial two, the Dawn Black Badge is all about exclusivity and exquisite luxury in a darkened theme. […]