BMW is reportedly working on a range of M performance variants for the next-gen X3 small SUV, including an X3 ‘M40i’ and a fully fledged X3 M. According to an Autobild report in Germany, the 2017 model will come with a variety of turbo four- and six-cylinder engines like the […]
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600kW Exagon Motors Furtive-eGT heading to Salute to Style
French carmaker Exagon Motors has confirmed the specifications of the stylish Furtive-eGT fully electric super sports car, which will be on display at the Hurlingham Club Salute to Style event in the UK later this month. What’s most astonishing about this coupe, which kind of looks like a Toyota 86 […]
Volvo V40 Polestar getting new 235kW twincharged 2.0L?
To keep up with the super hot hatch game, Volvo is expected to launch a new V40 Polestar inspired by the S60 Polestar. A model like this could help bolster Volvo’s recent move into local motorsport and sports cars. At the moment the hottest version of the V40 that you […]
2015 Volvo XC90 T8 to feature 300kW ‘Twin Engine’ hybrid
The highly-anticipated 2015 Volvo XC90 is set to be the world’s most-powerful ultra-low emissions seven-seat SUV when it goes on sale later this year. Volvo has developed what it calls Drive-E ‘Twin Engine’ technology for the flagship SUV. The front wheels are powered by a turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder petrol […]
PerformanceDrive is giving away two track-day passes
Enter now for your chance to win two free tickets to the upcoming track day at Wakefield Park in NSW on July 22. It’s easy
Updated 2014 Ford Focus MKII now on sale, adds safety features
An updated version of the 2014 Ford Focus MKII is now on sale, with all models now featuring rear parking sensors and emergency assistance as standard. The update sees the Ambiente, Trend, Sport, and Titanium range gain new features, with prices starting from $20,290. These changes are expected to send […]
Limited edition Honda CR-V VTi Plus now on sale
Honda Australia has announced a new special edition version of its best-selling model. Introducing the CR-V Plus, bringing added value through a host of extra features. The new model is designed to spice up the range. It’s based on the VTi variant grade and is available in front-wheel drive and […]
Porsche ‘988’ (Ferrari 458 rival) to use flat-eight, quad-turbo – report
News of Porsche’s plans to introduce a Ferrari 458 rival are circulating around once again, and now we hear the new model, dubbed the 988, could come with an eight-cylinder boxer engine. According to a recent Autocar report Porsche has reached the limit of the traditional flat-six engine in terms […]