Hyundai has pulled the covers off the 2015 i20 Coupe, marking the first time the South Korean manufacturer has created a three-door car for the B-segment. The new i20 Coupe sports “its own unique silhouette”, featuring raked A- and C-pillars that are different from the new generation five-door i20 model. […]
Josh Bennis
Josh is one of the original co-founders of PerformanceDrive. His expertise is car culture and aftermarket performance. He was the editor at Hot4s Magazine, and has since worked at Fast Fours, Zoom, and as a journalist at The Project Group.
Australian specifications for the 2015 Ford Mondeo announced
Full specifications for the 2015 Ford Mondeo destined for the Australian market have just been announced, with the TDCi diesel set to be one of the most fuel-efficient cars in its class. Sipping just 5.1L/100km, the 132kW/400Nm TDCi engine uses less fuel than the Toyota Camry Hybrid which is rated […]
For Sale: 2003 Ferrari Enzo with just 570km on the clock
Figured out what you want for Xmas yet? How about a brand new Ferrari Enzo? Not possible, we hear you say… but indeed it is. Well, kind of. There’s a 2003 Ferrari Enzo going up for auction that has only 354 miles (570kms) on the clock. It looks so fresh […]
V8 Supercars ‘Gen2’ rule changes for 2017 confirmed
V8 Supercars has announced that as of 2017 the sport will open itself to new engine and body configurations, and the cars must be based on road-going models sold in Australia – similar to the current setup. Called the Gen2 Supercar, the series will be “designed to be more relevant […]
Novitec announces extensive program for Rolls-Royce Wraith
Novitec’s Spofec division has developed a kit for the Rolls-Royce Wraith that is sure to get owners of the luxury vehicle excited – that is if they’re not already happy with the high level of performance and styling on offer. One of the most elegant coupes in the world, the Wraith […]
Posaidon RS 850 tuning kit boosts Mercedes E 63 AMG to 1300Nm
Not happy with your Mercedes E 63 AMG S’s 800Nm torque figure? German tuner Posaidon has come up with a performance kit that pushes power well beyond the factory figures thanks to some new mechanical parts and electronic trickery. In standard form the W212 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG S produces […]
2015 Honda CR-V Series II on sale in Australia from $27,490
The new Honda CR-V Series II has arrived in Australia, introducing a host of new technologies, styling upgrades, and variant changes over both two- and four-wheel drive petrol models. New to the 2015 Series II model is front and rear bumper bar styling, new LED daytime running lights, a new […]
Powertune COBB Stage 2 Plus kit announced for Nissan R35 GT-R
Sydney performance workshop Powertune has just announced on its website that it is now offering the COBB Stage 2 Plus upgrade kit for the Nissan R35 GT-R. The Stage 2 Plus kit consists of a COBB Accessport NIS-005 V3 ECU tuning solution, the Big SF Intake System, an XLE BPV […]