Audi has released a special edition R8 to celebrate its history at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. Welcome to the R8 Coupe V10 plus selection 24h. The special edition road car is designed as a tribute to the GT3-class R8 LMS’ debut victory at Le Mans, and 323 […]
Alexi Falson
Alexi is an automotive road tester and news editor at PerformanceDrive. He appreciates the complexity of modern vehicle engineering and loves to keep his hands greasy working on motorbikes and cars. He prefers wagons over SUVs, vans over utes and reads more news than your Grandma.
Volkswagen nearing fix for 3.0TDI engines fitted to VW, Audi, Porsche
Volkswagen is said to be nearing a fix for the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel powertrains affected by the emissions scandal in the US, according to reports. Anonymous sources close to the manufacturer say it is finalising a fix, reviewing the test results and ensuring the software is reliable before it is released […]
2016 Audi A4 Avant on sale in Australia from $63,900
Audi Australia has announced the local lineup and pricing for its all-new A4 Avant, with more technology, practicality, and two new powertrains offered. Two new 2.0-litre TFSI engines are available; the more efficient of which delivers 140kW of power between 4200-6000rpm, and 320Nm of torque between 1450-4200rpm. While this takes […]
Is this a Lamborghini Huracan ‘LP 580-2 Spyder’ prototype?
Only weeks after the release of the rear-wheel drive Huracan LP 580-2, the first spy shots of a possible Huracan 580-2 Spyder have hit the net. The spy shots show a Huracan Spyder prototype, dressed in white with a red fabric roof, in the latter stages of testing, a short […]
Honda developing variable cylinder displacement engine
Honda, always keen to throw down the gauntlet for advancements in technology and innovation, has received patenting approval for a radical new engine design. The new design, originally submitted in 2014, patents a variable displacement technology that uses a different stroke, but the same bore, or in other words; an […]
Toyota 86 TRD Blackline Edition review (video)
We, like most of the automotive world, welcomed the arrival of the 86 back in 2012 with open arms, beaming with excitement over Toyota/Subaru’s back-to-basics approach to having fun. Since then, it has become Australia’s most popular sports car, with over 15,000 86s sold. Four years on, the latest incarnation […]
Spofec Rolls-Royce Wraith shows of the aftermarket potential
The Rolls-Royce marque is not exactly synonymous with the aftermarket performance, but thankfully, we’re here to tell you one company hasn’t shied away from tackling the iconic luxury brand. Novitec, who, as you may or may not know is a big fan of making Ferraris even more insane, has created […]
Prior Design creates wicked wide-body Audi A6 Avant, tunes 3.0 TDI & 4.0 TFSI
If you’re in the market to get some more excitement from your Audi A6/RS 6 Avant, you might want to check out Prior Design’s latest wide-body kit and powertrain upgrades. The current C7 generation A6 has been around for half a decade, and Prior’s kit is sure to have some […]