After much speculation and seven years of development, Honda has finally launched its five-passenger HondaJet. Last week the first production HondaJet flew amongst the clouds, high above the state of North Carolina. During the test flight the HondaJet hit an altitude of 15,500 feet and cruised at 643km/h, short of […]
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.
For Sale: 2002 Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V-Spec II Nur
With only 750 made, the Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R V-Spec II Nur is a rare machine. If you’re hunting around for a clean R34 GT-R, you need to check this out. The Nur features a special RB26DETT N1 engine that was specifically designed by Nismo for motorsport. The 2.6-litre six-cylinder […]
2015 Honda Civic Type R Concept teased as ‘R rated’
In a new video uploaded to Honda Ireland’s YouTube account, the 2015 Honda Civic Type R Concept is teased as being ‘R rated’ – nice pun. The 2015 Civic Type R will mark the first time any Type R has featured a turbocharged VTEC four-cylinder engine. It’s going to be […]
Alfa Romeo MiTo Marshall concept turns it up
Alfa Romeo and Marshall Amplification have collaborated to come up with a one-off concept car that will feature at various music and automotive events around the UK for the remainder of 2014. The boot of the MiTo has been fitted out with a Marshall JVM 50W amp head and two […]
David Coulthard drives Goodwood Hill in SLS AMG Black Series
Armed with the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series, David Coulthard takes a ride up Goodwood Hill prior to this weekend’s Festival of Speed. The track record was set by Nick Hiedfeld in 1999, shooting up the Hill in just 41.6 seconds. The SLS AMG Black Series sports a 6.2-litre naturally […]
Holden VF Commodore SS V vs SS V Redline: comparison (video)
If you’re in the market for a Holden Commodore SS there’s a choice you need to make: Do you go for the SS V or the red-hot SS V Redline? Allow us to explain…
For Sale: 1975 Nissan Fairlady Z with stroked L28
This Nissan Fairlady Z/Datsun 260Z has just been freshly imported from Japan. It’s hard to find solid examples of these aging cars, however, you might not have to look any further if you’re keen on one. The silver 260Z appears to be in top condition, with a dint-free body and […]
Holden to ditch Commodore nameplate – report
Former Holden boss Mike Devereux could kill off the Commodore badge in favour of a global name when the current Australian-built model is replaced with an imported large car from GM’s international portfolio, beyond 2017. It was previously believed a global GM model would carry on the Commodore badge. Holden […]