The TRD HiLux has returned, but this time as a mainly cosmetic package rather than sporting a modified engine like its predecessor. Starting with the SR5 4×4 dual-cab, the $58,990 drive-away TRD adds black 18-inch six-spoke alloys, a sports bar, mudflaps, a full towing kit, soft tonneau cover with bedliner, […]
Mitchell Jones
Mitchell is a contributing journalist at PerformanceDrive. He has been a passionate petrol-head from a very young age. He is excited by the future of the industry, and considers himself as a bit of a fanatic when it comes to the technical aspects of cars. He is also fascinated by new cars that are popping up in developing markets.
Toyota HiLux Tonka concept revealed as hardcore off-roader
A full-size Toyota HiLux Tonka concept was revealed today, emulating the toy that has kick-started many youthful fascinations with trucks and cars; the Tonka Truck. Styled and developed right here in Australia, the Tonka Concept is a much beefier expression of the HiLux, with 325mm extra width and enormous 35-inch […]
Top 10 utes coming to Australia in 2017-2018
The ute is an Aussie institution, with the segment experiencing more renewal and activity over the last 12 months than any time in recent history. If you’re after the best ute, best pickup or best 4×4 dual-cab heading to our market in the not-too-distant future, look no further. Semi-autonomous safety […]
For Sale: Tucker 48 ‘Torpedo’, 1 of 52 built
The Tucker 48 (aka Tucker Torpedo) is one of those cars that was dramatically ahead of its time, and we’ve just found one that’s up for sale. Ultimately doomed to fail, the car’s story is an inspiring and mysterious tale of one man’s dream to become a big player in […]
Volkswagen Touareg Adventure edition announced for Australia
Volkswagen Australia is introducing an Adventure special edition of its Touareg luxury SUV in an attempt to breathe some life into the SUV before it is replaced by the next-gen version. Starting with the 180TDI as the basis, the Adventure adds bi-xenon headlamps, 19-inch ‘Salvador’ alloys, Vienna leather trim, adaptive […]
2017 Toyota C-HR Koba review (video)
What you are looking at here is the 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba; a small SUV to challenge many long-held stereotypes about Toyota and a taste of the new platform that will eventually re-energise its entire lineup of passenger cars. It’s hard to believe something this bold, fresh and concept-car-like is […]
Video: Monster truck performs world first front flip
While monster trucks have a big following in Australia, in America they are an institution. Watching Bigfoot and other enormous beasts crush the landscape and destroy carcasses of other vehicles is very fun to a lot of people. Especially when those monster trucks do backflips, which were pretty cool until […]
For Sale: Ferrari 360 stretched limousine
Limousine operators generally select large sedans to take the gas-axe to and add a middle section, as they lend themselves best to the surgery and are a spacious, luxurious starting point. In the U.S, think Cadillac DeVille or Lincoln Town Car, with the Holden Statesman or Ford Fairlane historically serving […]