A 38-year-old man in Japan has been arrested after a video of himself speeding through a tunnel was picked up by local authorities. The man was driving his Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera V10 at the time. It’s very easy to be tempted to record yourself these days and put videos up […]
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Irvin Gordon and his Volvo P1800 approach record 3 million miles
Here at PerformanceDrive we celebrate driving and everything that encompasses being a car enthusiasts. And for Irvin Gordon and his 1966 Volvo P1800, life just isn’t complete without driving. You see, Gordon (72) currently sits in the Guinness Book of Records for having the highest mileage on his vehicle – […]
2012 Chrysler 300 now on sale in Australia
The new 2012 Chrysler 300 has landed in Australia. The new model wears fresh styling, comes in three different engine variants, and gains new technology, such as a new 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 with an eight-speed automatic. The new 300 comes in three different trim grades – 300 Limited, 300C, and […]
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster unveiled, on sale in Australia
The stunning new Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster has been officially unveiled after images were leaked online a couple of weeks ago. The new model is the drop-top version of the awesome V12 Vantage coupe. Featuring the same 6.0-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine as the coupe, the V12 Vantage Roadster […]
Video: 2014 Mazda6 teaser leading up to Paris debut
Mazda has released an early teaser video of the 2014 Mazda6. The new model is set to be fully unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September. Showcasing the company’s all-new ‘KODO’ design language, the 2014 Mazda6 will be inspired by the sporty Mazda Takeri concept car (below). Highlights […]
Aston Martin SUV back under consideration – report
Aston Martin could be set to launch an all-new Aston Martin SUV in the future, ready to take on the likes of the upcoming production version of the Bentley EXP 9 concept. In 2009, Aston Martin revealed a special Lagonda SUV concept at the Geneva Motor Show (pictured). The concept […]
Opel Adam officially revealed
Opel has pulled the wraps off the all-new Opel Adam city car. The new model could possibly join the Australian lineup down the track, but not during the initial brand launch later this year. The Adam comes in a choice of three eco-friendly ‘ecoFLEX’ engines, including a 1.2-litre with 52kW, […]
2014 Chevrolet Corvette front end images leaked online?
Computer-generated images of what appear to be the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette nose cone have been leaked online. The images show a sharp layout with traditional themes carried over from past generations. The images come from a General Motors parts supplier called Omega Tool Corp., a company which released a […]