The BMW M3 turns 30 this year. To celebrate, BMW’s M skunkworks are rolling out some of the more unique and different prototype variants it has created over the years. These include an E30 ute, an E36 compact with the M3’s 3.2-litre six-cylinder, an E30 M3 ute, an E46 M3 […]
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2017 Land Rover Discovery revealed, accidentally
Images of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery have appeared on the Australian Land Rover website, revealing the new model’s exterior for the first time. Land Rover will unveil the all-new Discovery in around 24 hours, at the Paris motor show. However, it appears the Aussie website developers were a little […]
MY2017 Kia Optima getting engine sound enhancer
Kia Australia will soon launch the MY2017 Optima bringing a number of subtle updates, PerformanceDrive has learnt. According to leaked documents, the MY17 Optima will be offered with more premium interior features including optional sports bucket seats in leather, in a tubular pattern, in either black or red. Some other […]
Mercedes-Benz previews EV concept before Paris debut (video)
Mercedes-Benz has given us the best look yet of its Paris Motor Show-bound electric SUV concept, expected to become part of its electric MEQ brand. We can see the car’s shape is similar to the company’s recent concepts such as the Vision Tokyo and F105 Luxury in Motion concept, but […]
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander on sale in Australia from $28,750
Mitsubishi Australia has announced the inclusion of more safety features and technology for its refreshed 2017 Outlander, which is now on sale in dealerships around the country. An optional safety pack is now available, otherwise fitted as standard to the top-of-the-line Exceed AWD variant. The pack adds blind-spot warning, rear […]
BBC confirms Matt LeBlanc, Chris Harris for another 2 Top Gear seasons
The BBC has announced it will be renewing Matt LeBlanc’s contract for another two years as host of the revamped Top Gear, alongside Chris Harris and Rory Reid. Top Gear’s 23rd season proved hit-and-miss with audiences, with a large demographic not connecting with Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans hosting the […]
2017 Audi Q5 previewed again, air suspension confirmed (video)
Audi is continuing with the teasers for the next-gen Q5 mid-size SUV, before its official unveiling at the Paris motor show debut later this week. As previously reported, the new Q5 will be a major model update for the SUV, switching to a newer MLB Evo platform which should see […]
2018 Audi RS 5 spotted, switches from V8 to 2.9TT V6 (video)
Audi has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen Audi RS 5 performance coupe out on the Nurburgring, pushing the new V6 and some clever drive technologies to their limits. It’s understood the next RS 5 will come with a special, next-gen torque vectoring control system that […]