Isuzu is launching the facelifted, 2017 D-Max and MU-X in Australia this week, bringing a range of technical updates and design tweaks. Specific information is under an Australian media-wide embargo until Friday morning, however, PerformanceDrive can confirm the new model will not come with a rear limited-slip differential (LSD) or […]
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2017 Suzuki Swift Sport prototype spotted, hides feisty bodykit
Some images showing a prototype version of the next-gen 2017 Suzuki Swift Sport have surfaced on social media, providing a first-look at some of the body design and aero features that are in store for the popular hot hatch. Suzuki revealed the new-look 2017 Swift late last year. It features […]
2018 Holden Commodore Sportwagon officially revealed
Holden has today confirmed the imported successor to the Holden Commodore will retain the Sportwagon moniker for station wagon variants. The Insignia Sports Tourer was officially revealed today in Opel and Vauxhall guises, as well as the Australia-bound Holden-badged version. The wagon was first spotted in December of last year […]
Update coming for Ferrari F12, to get 597kW 6.5L engine
The Ferrari F12 is already one of the most powerful production cars on the market, especially for a two-wheel drive vehicle. However, an update is set to be on the way that could make it even more powerful. In its current form the F12 uses a 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 […]
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition announced
Porsche is launching Platinum Editions of the Cayenne S and Cayenne S Diesel, adding increased standard features and unique highlights to the large luxury SUV. As we found out last year, the Cayenne is no longer Porsche’s best-selling vehicle. In 2015 the throne was taken over by the smaller Macan […]
Mercedes-AMG GT R sets production car lap record at Bathurst
The Mercedes-AMG GT R has only just been announced for Australia, and it isn’t scheduled to arrive in showrooms until July. But that hasn’t stopped the company from setting a new production car lap record at Bathurst over the weekend. As reported last week, the AMG GT R is an […]
FCA Giorgio platform to spread to Maserati, Jeep, Dodge
Fiat Chrysler Auto’s Giorgio platform, which debuted under the Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan, Stelvio SUV and upcoming Sprint coupe, is set to be spread across to Maserati, Jeep and Dodge to amortise the costs associated with relaunching Alfa Romeo’s return to the US. CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed to Automotive News […]
Tata ‘Tamo’ brand to debut at Geneva with new sports car
India’s Tata Motors – producer of the former world’s cheapest car, the Nano – will be launching something completely unexpected at this year’s Geneva Motor Show on March 7. The car will be showcased under its new premium ‘Tamo’ sub-brand, which is a premium label for the marque, remembering Tata […]