Monster truck fans, you’re new road vehicle has arrived. Meet the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew. It’s a crew cab version of the popular Raptor ute. Ford unveiled the new model at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It wowed the crowds with its monster size, and various […]
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Hennessey develops tuning kit for new Shelby Mustang GT350
American tuning house Hennessey has turned some attention to the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, and the results speak for themselves. Hennessey’s kit, called the HPE575, for the new GT350 is all yours for US$6950 installed, or $4995 if you’re skilled/brave enough to install it yourself. The HPE575 kit takes […]
Top 10 best-selling small cars in Australia during 2015
2015 saw some interesting trends in the light and small car market segments. Compared with 2014, total volume in the small car market actually decreased from 235,778 cars (21.2 per cent share overall) to 215,361 (18.6 per cent share). This can be attributed to a larger mix of small and […]
Top 10 cars we wish were on sale in Australia
Although we are spoiled for choice in Australia with over 60 different manufacturers vying for our hard-earned dollar, our draconian ADR rules and legislation mean that sometimes we miss out on some interesting vehicles. Hypercars such as the Bugatti Veyron, McLaren P1 and LaFerrari are examples, with Ford denying us […]
2016 Ford Falcon XR6 & XR8 Sprint limited editions confirmed
As much as Ford Australia has tried to deny it, today it finally confirmed the 2016 Falcon XR6 Turbo Sprint and XR8 Sprint limited edition models are on the way. We all knew it was coming, despite Ford Australia snubbing off the idea when questioned by PerformanceDrive earlier this year. […]
Ford Fiesta RS to pack 180kW punch, on sale in 2017 – rumour
Some more details are coming through regarding the much-hyped Ford Fiesta RS, which is set to hit the market in a couple of years. It’s believed the Fiesta RS will be launched in 2017 to help celebrate the Fiesta’s 40th anniversary. And according to reports it could offer up to […]
New Ford GT to feature smartphone-like Gorilla Glass windscreen
Ford’s 2016 GT supercar will feature innovative smartphone-inspired technology for its glass engine panel and windscreen. Lighter than conventional automotive glass, “Gorilla Glass” is a lightweight but impact-resistant triple layered glass used primarily on smartphones. Ford has teamed up with manufacturer Corning to develop the technology, which is 25-50 per […]
Man in Texas sues dealership, his logoed truck used by ISIS extremists
A Texan plumber is suing a Ford dealership for $1 million in damages after spotting his truck in extremist propaganda in Syria. Mark Oberholtzer, the former owner of the Ford F-250 (pictured), has taken legal action against the dealership following harassment and death threats after his work truck, complete with […]