Rumour has it Alfa Romeo could be planning a special edition Giulia Quadrifoglio later this year to help celebrate the brand’s 110th anniversary, with word suggesting it will be called the Giulia GTA. Yes, the GTA nameplate could be returning, albeit for a limited run only. According to a recent […]
Month: January 2020
2020 Toyota Yaris hybrid on sale in Australia in May, 3.3L/100km
Toyota Australia is announcing some initial details of the all-new 2020 Yaris, which will go on sale here in May. It claims the model, thanks to a new hybrid package, will become the brand’s most fuel efficient car. The new model will be available with a 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain (specs […]
2020 Nissan 370Z 50th Anniversary Edition review (video)
There aren’t many iconic cars on sale anymore. Not affordable ones, anyway. Most of the cool stuff has seemingly been flushed out by new crossovers and SUVs due to a shift in customer demand. The Nissan 370Z, though, is one of the rare ones. However, the 2020 model year is […]
BMW Australia adds Pure variants to X2 M35i, M340i, X5/X6 M50i
BMW Australia is making it easier for buyers to jump into M Performance models, announcing new Pure variants for its latest lineup. The Pure philosophy is carried over from the proper M models. Specifically, there’s now an X2 M35i Pure, M340i xDrive Pure, and X5 M50i Pure and X6 M50i […]
Pre-production BMW i4 to debut at Geneva show, 390kW EV – report
BMW is reportedly preparing to unveil the i4 at the 2020 Geneva motor show this March, although, it is said to be a pre-production concept that’s not quite wearing the full production trim. According to a recent BMWBlog report, BMW will unveil an i4 concept. It’s said that it won’t […]
2021 Ford Bronco prototype spotted, with production body? (video)
Ford has been spotted test driving what is believed to be a prototype version of the all-new, 2021 Bronco. And it wears what is also believed to be the production design body. We’ve seen prototypes before, however, these were clearly based on the Ford Ranger pickup from the US. This […]
PerformanceDrive’s Top 10 Cars of 2019
Just as 2020 swings into full stride, we thought we’d take a look back over some of the highlight vehicles of 2019. Think of it as like our ‘car of the year’ awards, with no advertising dollars influencing the list. This is specifically for vehicles that we’ve driven and reviewed […]
All Subaru models to feature “electrification” by mid-2030
Subaru has set out aggressive plans to electrify all of its range, with a target of at least 40 per cent of its global sales to comprise of electrified vehicles by 2030. A fully electric crossover is also in the works, set to debut in 2025. The Japanese company is […]