Like the name suggests, the 2012 Holden Commodore SS V Redline VE Series II has the instant ability to turn from your typical Commodore grocery go-getter, into a rev-happy performance car. Essentially what the Redline nameplate brings to the regular 2012 Holden Commodore SS V is added performance; FE3 suspension […]
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2012 Ford Falcon G6 EcoLPi economy test: Brisbane to Wollongong
PerformanceDrive is about driving, and for those who enjoy driving, no matter what the car. With petrol prices climbing higher and higher, there comes a point in all our lives when we become intrigued by new super-frugal vehicles. One look out into the new car market and you’ll clearly notice […]
2012 Peugeot 508 GT review (video)
Among the popular mid-sized premium sedans, the 2012 Peugeot 508 GT is a hidden gem. It may not be the first in the segment that you think of, but if you’re after something fresh, fuel-efficient, and packed with features, the 508 GT is a car that you should look into. […]
2012 Hyundai Veloster review – Australian launch (video)
Welcome to the all-new 2012 Hyundai Veloster, Australia’s new entry-level sports car. It isn’t a coupe, nor is it a hatch. Instead, it’s a one-door on one side and two on the other contraption. And it’s the direct result of Hyundai’s “New Thinking. New Possibilities” philosophy. The South Korean company […]
2012 Ford Focus Sport TDCi review – quick spin
The 2012 Ford Focus Sport TDCi diesel is, well, sporty. Forget diesel clatter and black smoke, think roaring 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, and very keen handling. The diesel variant sifts through gears faster than most performance turbo petrol engines, and can hold a tight line through a bend. The Sport blends […]
2012 Hyundai i40 Premium review – quick spin
It’s not European. It looks like it though, doesn’t it? The 2012 Hyundai i40 Premium is one of the first vehicles to come from the South Korean company to be built specifically targeting the European market. The i40 is based on the new Hyundai i45/US Sonata platform, and is available […]
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback review (video)
Always been a fan of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution but could never persuade the wife that it was ‘practical’? Meet the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback. It has all the sensibleness you could ever need in a car; luggage space; room for five people; and four doors. And its greatest […]
2012 Holden Calais V VE Series II V6 review – quick spin
The Holden Calais has been an Aussie icon for almost three decades now, since being introduced in 1984. Does the 2012 Holden Calais V VE Series II V6 live up to the nameplate and the statement made by the most luxurious Commodore variant? With the new 2012 VE Series II […]