PerformanceDrive has just picked up a new Honda CR-Z from Honda Australia for a full review. This is Honda’s spiritual successor to the old Honda CR-X sports coupe. Only it’s a lot more modern than the old CR-X. It features an advanced hybrid powertrain for one, combining a 1.5-litre i-VTEC […]
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Hyundai i-oniq concept to be unveiled at Geneva Show
Hyundai has released this rather interesting outline of a Hyundai i-oniq concept that the company will unveil in full at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. Leaving a lot to the imagination, the Hyundai i-oniq concept appears as though it will be a very futuristic compact hatch design, previewing […]
Video: BMW 1 Series involved in carjack and police chase
A couple has been arrested after fleeing police in the Hunter region of NSW. The couple were involved in a police chase after carjacking a BMW 1 Series hatch earlier today. According to the reports, the police chase started at around 9am this morning when the couple were seen in […]
GM 2.0-litre turbo engine unveiled – destined for future Commodore?
General Motors has unveiled an all-new GM 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine which will power the upcoming 2013 Cadillac ATS. It’s boasts a specific power output of 100kW/litre – better than many current high performance vehicles. The new engine will debut in the 2013 Cadillac ATS sedan next month, at the […]
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Edition Merveilleux birthday gift unveiled
Bugatti has unveiled a one-off hypercar called the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Edition Merveilleux. The quad-turbo monster features a bespoke interior with darkened highlights throughout. As if the Veyron Super Sport isn’t already enough, one new Chinese owner decided that he wanted a bit more for his 40th birthday. So […]
2013 SRT Viper drops Dodge badge
The next-generation Dodge Viper will get a name change; the 2013 SRT Viper. Dodge parent company Chrysler has decided to drop the Dodge branding for the next model to ensure its place is firmly in the performance car segment. Along with the new model name, Chrysler Goupr LLC also announced […]
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class images leaked UPDATE – official
Images of the upcoming 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have been leaked online, providing a full glimpse of the new model. The car features the company’s latest design philosophy, and will be officially unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month. It almost looks like the old, […]
2012 BMW M6 Convertible spotted undisguised
A 2012 BMW M6 Convertible has been spotted, completely undisguised at Bayonne Military Ocean Terminal in the US. This is the all-new version that will feature the 2012 BMW M5 twin-turbo engine. The images were taken by a journalist working for AutoSpies. Upon looking for a location to take photographs […]