The question surrounding the future of the Australian auto manufacturing industry may continue to be asked, however, as far as we’re concerned, there’s now no question in regards to the high standard of vehicles that we produce. The 2014 Holden VF Commodore, which has just been launched, is conclusive evidence […]
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Holden VE Commodore SV6: SIDI and LPG performance comparison
The Holden Commodore SV6 has been a hit since it was introduced to replace the S model back in 2004 (VZ Commodore). However, things really took off for the SV6 model when the VE was introduced in 2006. The SV6 offers a sporty interior, an SS-like exterior, and the performance […]
2013 Opel Insignia OPC review (video)
Despite ‘downsizing’ trends, the good old stately-sedan-on-steroids segment is still going strong, with a number of delectable options on offer at the moment. A newcomer, that’s actually a bit of a veteran overseas, is the 2013 Opel Insignia OPC. Think of it as a bit like a European HSV Senator. […]
2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 M Sport review (video)
The 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is a lot more exciting than the name suggests. Aside from the M3, it’s the most powerful and the quickest accelerating 3 Series ever made. It’s also the only hybrid on sale with a proper sports automatic gearbox, as opposed to the usual boring CVT […]
2013 Audi A6 TDI Biturbo review – quick spin (video)
Allow us to introduce you to the quickest diesel vehicle currently on sale in Australia, and, as far as we’re aware, the quickest production diesel sedan ever made; the 2013 Audi A6 TDI Biturbo. It might look innocent on the outside, but be warned, under full throttle this ‘oil-burner’ turns […]
2013 Audi S7 review – quick spin
Utterly gorgeous to look at with a breathtaking twin-turbo V8 soundtrack. The 2013 Audi S7 is one desirable machine. It’s a pity it’s a limited edition only. PerformanceDrive was recently invited to sample some of Audi’s latest performance cars, which gave us an opportunity to go for a proper test […]
2013 Jaguar XJ Supersport review
Whether you like to drive or to be driven, if you require paramount levels of automotive class and speed, the 2013 Jaguar XJ Supersport is an ideal candidate. It offers a huge blend of performance and prestige, and it’s wrapped in perhaps the most stunning body in this segment. 2013 […]
2014 Holden Cruze review – Australian launch
Holden is looking to really shake up the very popular small hatch and sedan segment this year, and the new Australian-developed 2014 Holden Cruze is the piece of artillery selected to do just that. With class-leading tech inside, sharper pricing, and a new powerful 1.6 turbo for the sports variants, […]