Ken Block is set to release the fifth installment of the famous Gymkhana video series, and has released two more teasers before the full video is released on July 9. As previously revealed, Gymkhana Five is set in the hilly streets of San Francisco. Ken Block wanted to really utlitise […]
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Australian vehicle sales for June 2012 – Toyota 86 hot favourite
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for June 2012 are out, with the Toyota HiLux once again out in front of the popular Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla. According to the figures, 4308 2012 Toyota HiLux vehicles were registered last month (down from 4626 of May sales). This […]
FPV “business as usual”, new ‘GTHO’ model coming
FPV boss Bryan Mears has confirmed to PerformanceDrive that the rumours surrounding the sale of FPV are not true. Mears also confirmed the launch of a new V8 model later this year. Late last week, rumours were circulating stating that FPV was set to be sold back to Ford, with […]
2012 Ford Ranger Wildtrack now on sale in Australia
Ford Australia has launched the tough new 2012 Ford Range Wildtrack ute. It’s the last variant to be launched in the new rough and ready range, featuring added equipment, and aggressive exterior styling. There’s now 21 different variants of the 2012 Ranger on the market, with the Wildtrack being the […]
Video: Toomas Heikkinen crash at X Games RallyCross
During a jump practise session at the X Games RallyCross, Toomas Heikkinen crashed his Ford Fiesta rally car into the landing ramp of the jump. All was caught on film. The violent crash occurred as Heikkinen was measuring up the man-made metal jump structure, which has a gap of 15.2 […]
2013 Ford Mustang GT350 revealed
Ford and Shelby have pulled the wraps of the new 2013 Ford Mustang GT350. The updated model features interior and exterior revisions, and an optional supercharged V8 engine. Power comes from a 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 321kW of power, while an optional supercharger kit is available boosting power […]
Rumour: FPV to be sold back to Ford, brand phased out
Strictly according to rumours, Prodrive is apparently set to sell off its share of FPV to Ford, with production of FPV models at the Glenbarry facilities set to end as soon as July 1. PerformanceDrive spoke with FPV media manager Vicky DeGeorge to get to the bottom of, what would […]
2012 Rattle ‘n’ Hum car show at Castle Hill RSL
The 2012 Rattle ‘n’ Hum car show was held at the Castle Hill RSL Club on Sunday the 24th of June. Approximately 350 cars showed up, from a VE HSV Limousine, Holden and Ford relics, to classic and modern American muscle. Cars clubs such as the FX and FJ Holden, […]