Porsche’s new Panamera range just got a bit bigger and a little bit greener with the addition of a new plug-in Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. With an average fuel consumption of just 2.5L/100km and emissions of 56g/km, the new E-Hybrid has an electric only range of 50km with a top speed […]
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Alfa Romeo Giulia QV posts new Nurburgring lap record (video)
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (QV) has set a new sedan lap record at the Nürburgring, bettering Porsche’s recent record by seven seconds. The Giulia Quadrifoglio, equipped with a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 producing 375kW/600Nm, ran the record-setting pace in 7:32 with test driver Fabio Francia behind the wheel, bettering the […]
Video: Is this a BMW M2 CSL / GTS in the making?
BMW has been spotted test driving an interesting new prototype around the Nurburgring, based on what appears to be the new M2. Could this be an M2 CSL? Some have also speculated it could be a GTS version of the M2, following in the footsteps of the M4 GTS and […]
Kia Sorento GT-Line option pack on the way for Australia
An exclusive GT-Line pack is being prepared for the Kia Sorento, PerformanceDrive has learned, bringing luxury and sporty-oriented highlights to the company’s flagship SUV. The option pack is set to follow in the footsteps of the GT-Line kit offered with the top-of-the-range Sportage Platinum. In the smaller SUV the kit […]
LaFerrari Aperta confirmed as name for new convertible (video)
The highly-anticipated Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta has been spotted filming in Spain, three weeks ahead of its official public debut at the Paris Motor Show. Maranello’s spider variant of the hybrid hypercar was caught accompanied by a film crew in the city of Barcelona, capturing footage for what could be its […]
2017 Holden Trailblazer on sale in Australia from $47,990
Holden has announced pricing and local specifications for the new Trailblazer heavy-duty seven-seat SUV. It comes is as the replacement to the Colorado 7. Coinciding with the launch of the new-look Colorado, the Trailblazer shares a similarly updated design, with a more sophisticated dual front grille, new slimline headlights, and […]
Bentley Flying Spur W12 S; company’s first 200mph sedan
Bentley’s Flying Spur sedan is no slouch to begin with, but the new flagship W12 S version is the fastest sedan the company has ever made, and the first to push through the mystical 200mph (320km/h) threshold. Power and torque are bumped up by 7kW and 20Nm respectively, with the […]
2017 Hyundai i30 gets fresh design, new 1.4T engine
The Hyundai i30 has seen staggering popularity in Australia and the all-new third-generation version looks set to continue that success. Completely unveiled ahead of its public debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month, the 2017 i30 features a range of fresh powertrains to go with its new look. […]