The W221 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a behemoth of a car in standard form. Automotive tuner Prior Design has developed the Black Edition V3 Widebody kit for those who want an even chunkier look. The Black Edition V3 Widebody kit is everything but subtle. The package consists of a new front […]
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.
Hellion develops twin-turbo kit for 2015 Ford Mustang GT
American tuner Hellion has developed a twin-turbo kit for the sixth-generation 2015 Ford Mustang GT. The company is set to showcase the performance package at this year’s SEMA Show, taking place in November. The kit sees two 62mm Precision turbochargers placed neatly between the Mustang’s 5.0-litre V8 and the radiator, […]
Holden introduces Barina ‘Trio’ pack for CD hatch
Holden has just announced a new ‘Trio’ option pack for the Barina, combining three extras into one price for added value. The pack introduces Holden’s MyLink infotainment system to the Barina for the first time, allowing drivers to access the in-car digital radio apps such as Pandora, Stitcher, and TuneIn, […]
2015 Ford Falcon FG X production begins, on sale December 1
Production for the 2015 Ford Falcon FG X and Territory has kicked off at Ford’s Broadmeadows Plant 1, officially marking the beginning of the last ever Falcon to be built on Australian soil. The large sedan will retire in 2016, with its longtime rival the Commodore following suit the year […]
2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited Diesel on sale from $49,000
The 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee range has just been bolstered with the arrival of a new turbo-diesel member, promising lower fuel consumption and increased torque over its petrol counterparts. The Cherokee Limited Diesel sits alongside the Longitude, Limited, and Trailhawk models, which all use the award-winning 3.2-litre Pentastar V6 engine. There’s […]
ABT develops 496kW package for new Audi S8
ABT Sportsline has come up with a package for the latest Audi S8 that is sure to get V8 saloon fans excited, boosting both power and torque by almost 30 per cent. The kW-hungry ABT Sportsline power kit sees engine output peak at 496kW and 840Nm. What this means is […]
Chevrolet unveils five concepts headed for 2014 SEMA Show
Chevrolet has pulled the covers off five concepts that will sit on the bow tie brand’s stand at next month’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The lineup includes the Aussie-developed Chevrolet SS (Holden VF Commodore). First up there’s our exported V8 sedan, the SS Sport concept. The Australian-built special model […]
Chris Harris in Australia test driving HSV GTS Maloo
Popular car journalist come YouTube celebrity Chris Harris is in Australia right now testing out the new 430kW HSV GTS Maloo. Wheels Magazine announced via Facebook this morning that it was going to be engaging in some wheel-spinning activity with the Englishman, commenting, “We’re on the way to pick up […]