As exclusively scooped by PerformanceDrive back in March last year, Toyota Australia has been planning a range of new HiLux variants. It has now confirmed the HiLux Rugged, HiLux Rugged X, and the HiLux Rogue. These three new variants will sit at the top of the HiLux range, loosely based […]
Year: 2018
Mazda CX-8 confirmed for Australia, new diesel-only 7-seat SUV
The Mazda CX-8 has been confirmed for to go on sale in Australia later this year, slotting in between the existing CX-5 medium SUV and the CX-9 large SUV. As revealed in 2017, the CX-8 is a swooping roof version of the CX-9, although it is narrower and shorter. Since […]
2018 MINI revealed with added tech, new 7spd dual-clutch option
MINI has revealed the facelifted One and Cooper range for 2018, in 3 door, 5 door and convertible form, bringing improved technology and some design tweaks to the fun-loving city car. Starting with the styling changes, MINI hasn’t exactly overhauled the design. Instead, it receives some nifty tech changes to […]
New BMW Z4 M uncertain, M Performance variant more likely
Both BMW and Toyota are busy developing the new Z4 and Supra, sharing the same platform. And so far there has been no official confirmation of a dedicated performance version of either. BMW has previously made the Z4 M, which was a proper M car based on the regular Z4 but […]
Citroen reveals funky new E-Mehari electric SUV
Citroen is known for its quirky designs and innovation, and the new E-Mehari is a perfect example of this. It’s a fully electric four-seat cabriolet SUV. Think of it as like a French Jeep Wrangler. The SUV features a hard-top roof option this time, aside from the usual soft-top, with […]
Mercedes-Benz shows off X-Class camper potential
Mercedes-Benz Vans has revealed special camper van concepts for its new Nissan Navara-based X-Class ute, demonstrating the potential camp-ability of the new model. The concepts are being exhibited at the Caravan, Motor, Touristik show in Stuttgart, showing off the broad appeal of the new X-Class. These were made with help […]
2018 Summernats 31: Event highlights & mega gallery
Another year and another Australian summer celebration of muscle cars and car enthusiasts. Yep, we’re talking about Summernats 31, which took place over the weekend at the Exhibition Park in Canberra. The 31st event was again a very popular one, following up on last year’s 30th anniversary special. This year […]
BMW M5 to reclaim world’s longest drift with crazy refuelling (video)
BMW is looking to break the record for the world’s longest drift in the new BMW M5, reclaiming the title after losing it to a Toyota 86 a few years ago. To beat the record the team had to come up with some pretty daring refuelling stunts. You see, BMW, […]