Renowned American tuner Hennessey has revealed plans to introduce three packages for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Zo6 that are sure to get fans of the bow-tie brand’s iconic sports car excited. In standard form the 2015 Corvette Z06 uses a LT4 6.2-litre supercharged V8 that produces 485kW and 880Nm. Buyers […]
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.
Galpin Auto Sports reveals 540kW ‘Rocket’ Mustang at LA show
Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) has chosen the Los Angeles Auto Show to reveal its take on the 2015 Ford Mustang. Called the Rocket, it features a high-output V8 and a host of carbon fibre body modifications. Henrik Fisker (the man behind the Fisker Karma) was responsible for the lightweight carbon […]
2015 Mazda CX-5 revealed at LA Auto Show
Mazda has officially taken the covers off the 2015 CX-5 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The popular model has received a light facelift, new interior materials and options, improvements in safety, and some additional exterior colours. Exterior updates include a new front grille with horizontal lines that better represent […]
It’s official, Sebastian Vettel is driving for Ferrari in 2015
Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel’s move to Ferrari is finally official after signing a three-year contract with the Italian outfit. Ferrari has confirmed the German will partner 2007 Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen in 2015. It’s not yet known where departing Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso will end […]
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class debuts at LA Auto Show
The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is officially being unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show today. The launch of this car creates a new sub-brand that “melds the perfection of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class with the exclusivity of Maybach”. The luxury car will be available in two models; the Mercedes-Maybach S 500 and […]
2016 Jaguar F-Type V6 models gain manual option, R AWD only
Jaguar has announced that the 2016 F-Type will receive new powertrain and driveline options, as well as increased levels of standard equipment. As of the 2016 model all 404kW F-Type R models will gain all-wheel drive as standard equipment, giving the fast V8 enough grip to shoot from 0-100km/h in […]
Bentley Grand Convertible concept previews next Azure
Bentley has revealed the Grand Convertible concept, emphatically designed to showcase the next Azure model – essentially a Mulsanne drophead. It is being called the “the most sophisticated and elegant convertible” which has been “developed to signify Bentley’s intentions for the future”. To complete the Grand Convertible’s interior a total […]
2015 Holden Colorado on sale in Australia from $28,390
The Holden Colorado has received some notable updates for 2015, including more-refined noise and vibration levels, new ‘premium’ interior upgrades, and new comfort-tuned suspension for LTZ models. The new ‘comfort suspension’ in LTZ models the consists of a revised spring rate and damper tune as well as a new stiffer […]