The insane Volkswagen Golf R 400 concept has reportedly been approved for production. This will become the fastest and most powerful Golf ever, as well as Volkswagen’s quickest production car. According to a recent Car and Driver report in the US, the crazy hatch is on the company’s production car […]
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Koenigsegg considering new entry-level model – report
Koenigsegg, a company synonymous with hypercars, power and sheer speed, is apparently thinking of introducing a new ‘entry-level’ supercar to sit beneath the Agera. Speaking with Motoring.com.au recently, the Swedish company’s founder, Christian Von Koenigsegg, revealed a new model is part of future plans. Specific details haven’t been mentioned, however, […]
Bugatti Veyron crash in Austria, off 40-foot drop
This is never a pretty sight. A Bugatti Veyron has been involved in a crash in Austria, totalling the French hypercar. Fortunately, nobody was seriously injured. According to an Autofilou report, the driver lost control and slid off a 40-foot embankment (about 12 metres). It happened during wet conditions on […]
MINI apprentices create one-off Paceman Adventure ute
There’s the MINI hatch, Countryman SUV, the two-door Paceman SUV, Clubman panel van, Coupe and Roadster, and cabriolet. The only thing missing is a ute. Until now. Introducing the Paceman Adventure concept. It is only a concept but it shows what MINI could do to further expand its showroom range. […]
New entry-level Porsche Macan uses VW four cylinder
The first four-cylinder Porsche in around 20 years has been revealed, becoming the new entry-level variant of the Porsche Macan SUV. Porsche has previously confirmed it is working on a new four-cylinder for the next Boxster and Cayman, however, the Macan gets a different unit. The engine is a 2.0-litre […]
Ferrari 458 crashes in famous Monte Carlo tunnel
The driver of a Ferrari 458 Italia has failed to keep control while going through the famous tunnel featured in the Monte Carlo F1 circuit in Monaco. An image of the incident has surfaced online showing the extent of the crash. PerformanceDrive was only at the Monte Carlo circuit last […]
Porsche offers refund after (Nick Murray) complaint goes viral
After a long series of issues and subsequent complaints, Nick Murray, a New Zealander Porsche 911 Carrera S owner, has been offered a refund or a brand new replacement 911 from Porsche. Nick Murray bought a 991 Carrera S last year and soon after, according to Murray, the car started […]
Video: 2015 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG prototype looks quick
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen 2015 C 63 AMG high-performance sedan. The popular model is set to come with a turbocharged engine for the very first time. Spotted doing some testing at the Nurburgring in Germany, the prototype seems relatively undisguised with only […]