The highly-anticipated 2015 Volvo XC90 is set to be the world’s most-powerful ultra-low emissions seven-seat SUV when it goes on sale later this year. Volvo has developed what it calls Drive-E ‘Twin Engine’ technology for the flagship SUV. The front wheels are powered by a turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder petrol […]
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.
First video of the all-new 2015 Volkswagen Passat
The all-new 2015 Volkswagen Passat isn’t set to hit Australian shores until the early 2015, however, the video below will serve fans of the mid-sizer well. The clip showcases some of the car’s new safety features, interior highlights, and further displays the bold new exterior styling cues. The clip even […]
Kimi Raikkonen participates in a ride-on lawn mower race
Kimi Raikkonen somehow managed to find enough time during last weekend’s British Grand Prix to participate in a ride-on lawn mower race against former Formula One drivers Martin Brundle, Johnny Herbert, and Anthony Davidson. After a few laps and a zillion grass clippings, the 2009 Formula One world champion carved […]
Updated 2014 Ford Focus MKII now on sale, adds safety features
An updated version of the 2014 Ford Focus MKII is now on sale, with all models now featuring rear parking sensors and emergency assistance as standard. The update sees the Ambiente, Trend, Sport, and Titanium range gain new features, with prices starting from $20,290. These changes are expected to send […]
1972 Ferrari 312PB sounds incredible
The Ferrari 312PB was built specifically for prototype sports racing. The car featured in the video below is owned by an enthusiast who uses it to go vintage racing. The 312PB uses an aluminium monocoque with a steel space frame front and rear. Turning the rear tyres is a naturally-aspirated […]
First MINI 5-door Hatch rolls off the production line
The birth of the MINI 5-door Hatch marks the first time the British icon has ever featured rear passenger doors. Yesterday, the first completed car (Cooper S) rolled off the production line at MINI’s newly-upgraded Oxford plant. The new MINI 5-door Hatch is the second car from the BMW-owned company […]
Audi to introduce lightweight fibreglass-reinforced springs
Audi has announced it will be introducing new ‘lightweight suspension springs’ made of fibreglass-reinforced polymer (GFRP) into an upper mid-size model before the end of the year. The newly-designed springs are the result of a collaboration between Audi and an Italian supplier. The innovative design sees a weight saving of […]
Mercedes–Benz C 63 AMG Edition 507 coupe recieves $13k price cut
The Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Edition 507 coupe, the last car in Australia to sport AMG’s naturally-aspirated 6.2-litre V8, has just had its priced slashed to $159,507, down from $172,407 – a total saving of $12,900. With the sedan and wagon variants now retired, the Edition 507 coupe continue on […]