Summernats 32 will debut a number of new events and special demonstrations. The latest new feature confirmed will be a dedicated drifting showcase. Yep, yet another form of huge horsepower turning tyres into smoke. Organisers have confirmed Summernats 32 will debut new drifting demonstrations taking place on Friday, Saturday, and […]
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2018 Rally Australia highlights, Hyundai WRC car hot lap (video)
As some of our fans will know, we don’t usually cover motorsport at PerformanceDrive. For one, it would open up a whole new can of worms that we just can’t facilitate at the moment. But also, there are a number of other reputable motorsport publications out there that do a […]
For Sale: Immaculate 1964 Porsche 356SC, RHD and in Australia
An absolute mint condition 1964 Porsche 356SC is going up for auction next week in Sydney. It’s believed to be one of the most original examples in the country, and is expected to fetch more than $100,000. The exact build date isn’t clear, according to the seller, with the description […]
2018 SEMA Show highlights – mega gallery
The 2018 SEMA Show was held last week in Las Vegas, and this year car manufacturers had a big presence, showing off the tuning potential of their latest models. One of the highlights was an Australian Kia Stinger police car. SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) is one of the world’s […]
Top 10 best SUVs coming to Australia in 2019-2020
Thinking of buying a new car? There’s a good chance there’s an SUV somewhere in your shortlist. SUVs are fast-becoming the vehicle style choice, with some carmakers even discontinuing their sedans and instead replacing them with SUVs. To better prepare you during your buying process, here are our top 10 […]
For Sale: 1999 Honda Integra with epic 8.2L V8 conversion
How’s this for a crazy conversion idea. It’s a 1999 Honda Integra that features not just a rear-wheel drive conversion, but also a V8 engine conversion of mammoth proportions. We were going to say, ‘under the bonnet is a…’. But, the standard VTEC four-cylinder engine is gone. And so are […]
Racing the Hyundai i30 N in Whiteline Twilight Tarmac Rallysprint: Round 1
You’ve probably heard sayings like ‘race on Sunday, drive to work on Monday’. Well, Hyundai Australia invited us to put that theory into practice with the new Hyundai i30 N hot hatch by competing in the first round of the Whiteline Twilight Tarmac Rallysprint, within the grounds of Sydney International […]
For Sale: Mint RWB Porsche 911 964 featuring 400hp turbo
Classic Porsche 911 restomods seem to be all the craze at the moment, and there are a handful of specialist tuners out there that can create awesome projects for you. Here is one such example built by renowned Japanese tuner Rauh Welt Begriff (RWB), and it’s up for sale. It’s […]