If you’re in the market for a balls-out performance utility, the 2012 FPV GS Ute FG MKII is about as kick-ass as they come. With 315kW and 545Nm from its 5.0-litre supercharged V8, you just know it’s going to be a good thing. 2012 FPV GS UTE FG MKII – […]
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.
2012 Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo review – Australian launch
It’s here. The 2012 Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo has landed in Australia. And for just $31,990, it presents a real bargain in the sports/performance car market. It stares down the barrel of quite a few epic hot hatches and sports coupes in the segment, such as the new Toyota 86 […]
2012 Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab review
Is the 2012 Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab ‘built Ford tough’? To find out, we set out on a 10-day long road test covering more than 2700kms, travelling through rural NSW and VIC, carting four people plus luggage. It was a surefire way to put Ford’s new-from-the-ground-up 4×4 workhorse to […]
Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo on sale in Australia from $31,990
Hyundai Australia has announced pricing for the new Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo. Hyundai initially opted to share the RRP with its Facebook fans, before officially announcing the $31,990 price tag. In the lead up to the price reveal, Hyundai asked its Facebook friends what they thought the Veloster SR Turbo […]
2012 Ford Falcon G6E Turbo FG MKII review (video)
What we have here is the very impressive 2012 Ford Falcon G6E Turbo FG MKII. Think of it as an XR6 Turbo in a tux’ – it shares the same powertrain, but offers a more sophisticated in-car environment for those who like things more snazzy than sporty. 2012 FORD FALCON […]
Past Blast: 2008-2009 HSV W427
When 6.2 litres of HSV’s latest muscle isn’t enough, the only other option you have is to look to the 2008-2009 limited edition 7.0-litre animal, the HSV W427. The HSV W427 is still to this day the fastest, most powerful Australian-made road car ever sold. The inspiration for this wild […]
2012 Rattle ‘n’ Hum car show at Castle Hill RSL
The 2012 Rattle ‘n’ Hum car show was held at the Castle Hill RSL Club on Sunday the 24th of June. Approximately 350 cars showed up, from a VE HSV Limousine, Holden and Ford relics, to classic and modern American muscle. Cars clubs such as the FX and FJ Holden, […]
MotorEx Street Meet at Harry’s Cafe de Wheels
With 2012 MotorEx just around the corner, it was excitement plus at the MotorEx Street Meet at Harry’s Café de Wheels, Liverpool. If you’re familiar with Harry’s Cafe in Liverpool, Sydney, you’ll know it’s well known for hosting automotive get-togethers – enabling people from all walks of life to share […]