The 2013 Kia Optima Platinum shakes up the mid-sized car segment with its devilishly handsome good looks, luxurious innards, and inviting driving dynamics. The Kia Optima is quite possibly the funkiest-looking mid-size sedan on sale. Even though this latest incarnation of the Optima has been around since 2011, it’s still […]
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.
2013 Ford Falcon G6E EcoBoost review (video)
The 2013 Ford Falcon G6E EcoBoost is just one of three Falcon models to be fitted with a turbocharged four-cylinder motor – a first ever for a large Australian-made sedan. The EcoBoost’s objective is it to take the pressure off the wallet, while allowing drivers to enjoy the practicality of […]
Kahn Design Land Rover Discovery 4 ‘RS300’ styling package
British-based engineering company, Kahn Design, has come up with an ‘RS300’ styling package that turns the latest Land Rover Discovery into something of a rolling showpiece. The RS300 kit includes an RS front grille with 3D-style mesh inserts, a pair of RS vented front and rear air dams, custom door […]
2013 Ford Falcon G6E Turbo FG MKII review (video)
If you’re hunting for the best turbocharged performance sedan under $60k, we’ve found it; the 2013 Ford Falcon G6E Turbo FG MKII.
Subaru to showcase BRZ S and WRX Concept in Australia
Subaru will host a mini motorshow of its very own in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney over the next month. The WRX Concept will be viewable in the flesh for the first ever time in Australia, while the new sportier BRZ ‘S’ option pack will also be on show for fans, […]
Holden VE Commodore SV6: SIDI and LPG performance comparison
The Holden Commodore SV6 has been a hit since it was introduced to replace the S model back in 2004 (VZ Commodore). However, things really took off for the SV6 model when the VE was introduced in 2006. The SV6 offers a sporty interior, an SS-like exterior, and the performance […]
Hyundai i20 WRC car begins testing before 2014 debut
Hyundai has finished its first ever test session with the 2014 Hyundai i20 WRC car in Germany, covering 550km. The little rally rocket is due to start competing next year. After months of preparation, Hyundai Motorsport has taken the car out of the workshop and into a real rally-like environment. […]
ABT Sportsline Volkswagen Golf GTD Mk7 with 155kW
The Volkswagen Golf GTD Mk7 might be fresh off the production line, and still yet to go on sale in Australia, but that hasn’t stopped ABT Sportsline from turning things up a notch. Power from the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel is raised from 135kW to 155kW thanks to a retuned ECU, which […]