SUVs are fast becoming the most popular vehicle segment. Why? Well, we think it’s because they are just so versatile. They often meet a number of customer demands, all in one package. Take the BMW X3 xDrive30d as an example. Its economical turbo-diesel engine is powerful enough to see 0-100km/h […]
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Volvo 240 GL with LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 1 – The intro
Welcome to our first project car. Over the coming months PerformanceDrive and the guys from our partner company are setting out to build Australia’s quickest, fully engineered, street legal Volvo 240 GL. We’ll be posting regular updates on the build process, and include plenty of video footage where we can […]
Top 10 reasons to buy a 2016 Subaru WRX (video)
Subaru announced the 2016 WRX earlier this year, fine-tuning the specifications and updating safety for some variants. Is it still an iconic thoroughbred? You bet. Here are our top 10 reasons to buy a 2016 Subaru WRX, in no particular order. 1. Symmetrical all-wheel drive The WRX is all about […]
2015 Frankfurt Motor Show highlights (mega gallery)
If you were unable to make it to the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany this year, don’t worry, we’ve compiled together a mega gallery so it can at least feel like you’re there. The Frankfurt show, regarded as one of the biggest on the auto calendar, opened its doors […]
Back to school… with Drift School Australia (video)
When we do have a performance car on review, we’re usually lucky enough to head out to the track and see what it’s all about. Eliminating the limitations of the public road and blasting around the track is a sure-fire way to kick your adrenal glands into overdrive. Taking a […]
What premium SUV should you buy; Discovery Sport, BMW X3, Lexus NX?
It’s no secret SUVs are the flavour of the month decade. All car companies offer at least one SUV, or are planning to introduce one in the near future – even Lamborghini, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce will soon cave into the fashion. We normally remain very partial here at PD, but […]
Ford’s quirky South American history
Like Australia, Ford’s South American outpost has been allowed to evolve for decades – tailoring vehicles to their own market – resulting in a strange and unique portfolio. South America’s automotive landscape is very unique and intriguing. Many of the lower-spec vehicles are spartan, with legacy platforms that are several […]
Top 8 Aussie motoring wins
A couple of weeks ago we showed you our top 8 Aussie motoring fails. Although the fails were spectacular when they did happen, there have also been plenty of successes that have made our industry so unique and shaped our motoring culture. Here’s our top 8 Aussie motoring wins, in […]