Later this month Nissan will launch the Pulsar SSS sedan as part of its new 2015 model year Series II range, which sees a variant level shakeup, new standard features, price cuts, and added safety. The SSS model now replaces the top Ti model, and features the same trim specifications […]
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.
Shell and Gordon Murray to co-develop new city car
Oil company Shell and Gordon Murray, the man famous for co-designing the McLaren F1, are set to collaborate to build and design a new concept city car. Called ‘Project M’, the car will be powered by an internal combustion engine that will focus on fuel efficiency, and will use an […]
Audi TT RS tuning kit by Mcchip-dkr boosts power to 348KW
Want more power from your Audi TT RS? We’ve got good news for you. Mcchip-dkr has come up with a tuning kit that boosts power and torque to a tasty new level. In factory specification the TT RS features a 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine that produces 250kW and 450Nm. Thanks to some […]
Robert De Niro set to play Enzo Ferrari in biopic
American Actor Robert De Niro has confirmed he’s set to portray Enzo Ferrari in an upcoming biopic. The film will reportedly be based on Enzo’s Ferrari 80 autobiography, and will focus on his life from the 1940’s until his death in 1988. Robert De Niro, 71, has played many Italian roles […]
2015 Hyundai i30 Series II on sale from $20,990; new look, more features
Hyundai has updated the popular i30 by giving it a fresh look, adding more features, and shaking up the model names. The diesel option also welcomes a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, as well as an increase in output. Five models now feature in the lineup; Active, ActiveX, SR, SR Premium, […]
Daimler confirms Nissan involvement with new Mercedes pickup
After some speculation, Daimler and Renault-Nissan have finally confirmed the upcoming Mercedes-Benz pickup/ute will share some of its architecture with the 2016 Nissan Navara NP300. Daimler says the one-ton ute will “meet the specific needs of its customers” and “will have all of Mercedes-Benz’s distinctive characteristics and features”. Other than […]
Video: Ferrari shows how it came up with the FXX K design
When Ferrari launched the LaFerrari, fans of the prancing horse brand rejoiced that there was a machine that could take it to the McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder. A clip has been released showing the design background behind the FXX K, the LaFerrari’s angrier brother. The video showcases just […]
Wald International develops sharp cosmetic kit for Lexus NX
Renowned Lexus tuner Wald International has come up with a styling program for the new Lexus NX, giving the already sharp SUV a more unique look. Starting from the front, Wald has added a new lip spoiler which extends from the factory bumper bar. There’s also extended wheel arch flares […]