The 2018 Renault Megane R.S. has flashed its buxom derriere in fiery orange for the first time, with this image leaked ahead of its official expected soon. Presently, the 2017 Renault Megane GT is the hottest car in the lineup, but that is set to change before the end of […]
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New Smart Fortwo & Forfour Pure editions announced in UK
When the current, third-generation Smart car was up for renewal in 2014, Daimler’s Australian outpost said nein, citing high purchase cost and relatively low sales. This was despite the addition of a proper manual gearbox in place of the horrid semi-auto that was inflicted upon us in previous generations. The […]
2018 Peugeot 308 facelift revealed, gets 8spd auto
The facelifted iteration of the Peugeot 308 has surfaced, with some major powertrain upgrades and light cosmetic enhancements. Beginning with the latter, the lower portion of the front end now has more pronounced openings, with neatly integrated foglights and LED turn signals. At the rear there’s a mildly reworked taillight […]
Kia Picanto GT-Line turbo on the cards for Australia
Kia may be preparing the first sporty city car the segment has ever seen for Australian sale. The Korean firm told Australian media recently that the European-spec GT-Line is under evaluation, with its red body trimmings and exciting bodykit add-ons. While the new-generation Picanto receives a carryover 1.25-litre with 62kW […]
Suzuki Dzire needs “right engines” for Australian potential
Yesterday’s discovery that the 2017 Maruti Suzuki DZire was in Australia was a curious one indeed. The tiny four-door is the third-generation of India’s best-selling sub four-metre sedan, but what was it doing in Australia? To find out more PerformanceDrive spoke with Suzuki Australia general manager Andrew Moore to see […]
2018 BMW M2 facelift revealed on Belgian website
BMW is planning a light facelift of the 2 Series Coupe this year, with images of the M2 sports coupe halo model hitting the web thanks to a leak picked up by Bimmer Today. Expected to debut later this year, the pictures reveal mild cosmetic enhancements that centre around head […]
Hyundai i30 N Fastback 5-door in the works
The upcoming Hyundai i30 N performance version is set to receive a fastback accompaniment, but with five doors like its hatchback counterpart and not three as some other media outlets have erroneously reported. Rather than a three-door coupe in the mould of the outgoing Renault Sport Megane, the i30 Fastback […]
New Porsche 911 GT3 slashes 12sec from Nurburgring lap
Porsche has set a new Nürburgring lap time with the latest iteration of its hardcore, naturally aspirated 911 GT3. Despite recent assurances from automakers, including Porsche’s head of road car development, Andreas Preuninger, that setting record times on the Nordschliefe is a thing of the past, the Stuttgart-based manufacturer didn’t […]