BMW has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the Z5 in the snow again, with the driver showing off some of the fun sides of driving a rear-wheel drive in slippery conditions. As we already know, the Z5 is set to be the BMW side of the BMW […]
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Sporty Skoda Kodiaq Sportline shows SUV’s sportier side
Skoda has revealed a slightly sportier take on the new Kodiaq SUV, giving it the Sportline treatment for the first time. The complete package will make its public debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March, but luckily for those who aren’t going Skoda has released some tasty images […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe production commences
Production of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe has commenced at the company’s Bremen plant in Germany. The new E-Class is build alongside the C-Class coupe and convertible using the factory’s cleverly flexible manufacturing process, even though the new E coupe is technically based on the E sedan platform. Mercedes’s Bremen […]
Nissan GT-R breaks record, carves map of India in lake
Nissan has taken celebrations for India’s 68th Republic Day to another level, with a world record-breaking feat on a dry lake bed in India. In celebration of both India’s Republic Day and the launch of the updated 2017 Nissan GT-R, Nissan broke the record for the largest outline of a […]
Volkswagen Passat production halts continue, demand dwindling
Volkswagen has confirmed it will extend its production halt at one of its factories in Germany, citing declining demand for the Passat sedan and wagon variant. Volkswagen will pause production of the Passat at its Emden facility in northern Germany between February 16-17, and February 21, according to a company […]
Audi Q2 spotted in Australia ahead official launch
The all-new Audi Q2 compact SUV has touched down in Australia, with the first allocation spotted by a PerformanceDrive reader just shy of its official debut. Although Audi did have an example on display at Hamilton Island in August last year, these examples, spotted on a truck in Sydney, are, […]
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon gets bespoke Nitto tyres (video)
The third teaser for the upcoming Dodge Challenger SRT Demon has trickled out, titled Body. It gives us a clear view of the rear end and confirms special tyres. Dodge isn’t planning to unveil the new muscle car until the New York show in April, so we’ll have to get […]
2017 Ford GT engine specs revealed, fastest Ford ever
Yes, the car was revealed in 2015. However, this is the first time Ford has revealed the official performance specs of the new GT supercar. Starting with the engine. It’s a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6, as we know, and it produces a confirmed SAE 483kW (647hp) and 746Nm. This puts it […]