The VACC (Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce) has called for the Federal Government to continue to assist the Australian automotive manufacturing industry. The announcement comes after Tony Abbott’s comments that there will be no additional funding for Holden other than the $275 million that has already been pledged. Mike Devereux, […]
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.
2014 Proton Preve GXR on sale in Australia from $23,990
The Proton Preve GXR, the Malaysian carmaker’s “most technologically advanced four-door model”, is now on sale in Australia. The sporty GXR features a turbocharged engine and uses a seven-speed CVT transmission as standard, with a six-speed manual coming next year. Proton’s Preve GXR is aimed at buyers who want the […]
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon does a 10-second pass
We can only sit and wish the Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon was on sale in Australia, however, it doesn’t stop us all from watching videos of heavily modified examples turning tyres and running blinding numbers down the quarter mile. We’re not too sure of the exact engine specs of this […]
Sebastien Loeb gets schooled on WTCC by Yvan Muller
Nine-time WRC champion Sebastien Loeb receives some WTCC racing tips from his Citroen teammate Yvan Muller, a three-time WTCC champion. Loeb will compete in the WTCC next year for the first time. The video is certainly funny and plays on Loeb’s history as a rally driver where he races against […]
For Sale: 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa P350
A 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa isn’t something you see everyday. Up for grabs is this very rare and special supercar in what appears to be exceptional condition. Designed by Carrozzeria Bertone, a division of Gruppo Bertone, the Jalpa was built alongside the Countach. The Jalpa is in theory the predecessor to […]
2015 Ford Mustang revealed; official
The 2015 Ford Mustang has been officially revealed. The all-new pony is likely to go on sale locally in early 2015 (the first time ever in Australia), with US customers receiving orders in the later part of 2014. The new Mustang reveals quite a few firsts in technology, and in […]
Holden VF Commodore SS V makes 608kW ATW
With the recent release of the 430kW HSV Gen-F GTS, and 497kW Walkinshaw Performance WP497, C&A Auto Fashion, an Aussie tuner from Melbourne, has gone totally insane (in a good way) and fitted a brand new VF Commodore SS V with a Garrett GTX42R turbo, along with a host of […]
BMW announces new Innovations Package for the 3 Series
BMW Australia has revealed a new optional Innovations Package for the 3 Series Sedan and Touring range for a one-off sum. The package combines 10 high-tech features and costs between $3000 and $3900, depending on the variant. The idea of the package is to offer up 10 of the most […]