Remember the talk about Jeep planning a ‘Hellcat’ version of the Grand Cherokee? News has now advanced and the model is known internally as ‘Project K’. It’s understood Jeep is indeed planning an insane Hellcat version of the Grand Cherokee, set to take on the name ‘Trackhawk’. It will be […]
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Ford Australia website confirms “ultimate Falcon”?
The official Ford Australia website seems to have confirmed there is an “ultimate Falcon” coming soon, expected to be the much-rumoured XR ‘Sprint’ models. Rumours of a last hurrah performance Falcon spread like wildfire last month. PerformanceDrive asked Ford’s communications department if there was a special edition on the way, […]
Bentley announces Flying Spur Beluga Specification
Bentley has revealed a new variant of the Flying Spur sedan, called the Beluga Specification. It adds bespoke features and sporty highlights. For the exterior Bentley has added a set of unique 20-inch two-tone alloy wheels, a colour-coded front grille, and a gloss black radiator ‘matrix’. Customers can also option […]
2015 International Engine of the Year award winners announced
It’s that time of year again, already. Yep, it’s the 2015 International Engine of the Year awards, and this year BMW takes home the most awards and the overall engine of the year award. Starting with the sub-1.0-litre category, Ford’s ingenious little EcoBoost three-cylinder collects the prize for the third […]
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV revealed; more refined, added safety
Following the launch of the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander in April, the brand has now announced the PHEV plug-in hybrid version which gets a number of refinements and advanced safety tech. The new Outlander PHEV takes on the updated styling language incorporating the ‘dynamic shield’ front end, revised bumper bars, and […]
Koenigsegg One:1 breaks world record 0-300-0km/h run (video)
Koenigsegg has broken its own world record for the fastest 0-300-0km/h run in a production car, with the almighty One:1 megacar. Koenigsegg’s test driver, Robert Serwanski, was at the steering wheel for the run, where he covered the sprint to 300km/h and back to a standstill in an almost unimaginable […]
BMW planning super-efficient model, 0.4L/100km – report
BMW apparently has an ultra-efficient model currently in the works, with reports claiming economy figures of just 0.4L/100km. Automotive publication Automobilwoche is citing sources close to BMW, detailing a new four-seater with an extremely low drag coefficient, carbon fiber reinforced plastic body, and a kerb weight as low as 1200kg. […]
Jaguar XE on sale in Australia from $60,400, arrives September
A potential game changer is almost here; the new Jaguar XE sedan. Local prices and model variants have just been announced before it arrives on September 1. Four variant grades will be available, spanning from the Prestige, R-Sport, Portfolio, to the range-topping S. These are divided up further with four […]