Hyundai Australia has developed a purpose-built racer based on the new i30 Fastback N for the upcoming 2019 World Time Attack Challenge. It will compete in the Clubsprint class. The project hasn’t been put together simply to try and win the class. Instead, Hyundai is using the project as a […]
Month: October 2019
2020 Audi RS 4 Avant revealed, retains 2.9TT V6
Audi announced a few months ago that it is planning to unveil six new RS models before the end of this year. And today it has revealed the fifth of such models with the 2020 Audi RS 4 Avant. That leaves just one more to go. Building on from the […]
2020 Toyota C-HR Hybrid confirmed for Australia
Toyota Australia has confirmed it will soon be introducing the new 2020 C-HR range which brings in a hybrid option for the first time. A raft of other updates are also on the way. Starting with the new hybrid, Toyota will be offering a new 1.8-litre petrol four-cylinder paired with […]
2020 BMW X5 M, X6 M revealed, with Competition variants
Welcome to the new monster SUVs from BMW M division; the 2020 BMW X5 M and X6 M. BMW is also introducing X5 M Competition and X6 M Competition variants for the firs time. Based on the latest-gen X5 and X6, the new models showcase all of the usual added […]
2019 Porsche Macan S review (video)
If you’re considering moving to Sydney’s glamorous eastern suburbs or the northern beaches you’ll probably receive one of these as part of a starter pack. Especially the Porsche Macan ‘S’ variant. It has a distinct aspirational demeanour about it that seems to coincide perfectly with finding that ultimate affluent lifestyle. […]
Video: Tuned Kia Stinger GT (324kW ATW) 0-100km/h & engine sound
Here at PerformanceDrive, we love cars and the aftermarket scene. So when a close friend decided to tune his Kia Stinger GT, we just had to check it out and see the potential. The car in question was bought new in 2018, with a March 2018 built date. This means […]
Suzuki Australia announces 5-year warranty for new vehicles
Suzuki Australia is jumping up to the new industry benchmark, today confirming that all of its new and demonstrator vehicles are now covered by a five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty package. The Japanese brand joins a range of other car brands that recently extended their warranties from the traditional three years to […]
2020 Holden Colorado now with 7 years free servicing, limited time
Holden has announced a segment-shocking seven years free scheduled servicing for the Colorado 4×4 range in Australia, giving customers complete peace of mind in regards to running costs. The offer is for a limited time only. Specifically, for Colorado 4×4 models ordered or delivered between October 1 and October 31 […]