The November 2018 VFACTS report is out, revealing the best-selling new vehicles in Australia. It’s coming down to crunch time, with firm predictions now possible on what vehicles will be the best-sellers of the year. Starting with the most popular vehicle brands. Toyota goes home with the crown once again, […]
Hyundai
Hyundai pickup design finished, 2020 production likely – report
Hyundai’s long-rumoured plans for a pickup truck are coming to the pointy end, with a report out of Europe finding some confirmation for a market entry planned for around 2020. Speaking with Autocar recently in reference to the Santa Cruz pickup concept (pictured), Hyundai’s new chief design officer, Luc Donckerwolke, said […]
Genesis G70 receiving high praise, Australian tuning underway
The Genesis G70 is in the running for the North American Car of the Year this year, having just been announced as one of the top three finalists. This follows a similar accolade from Motor Trend, recently taking home its 2019 Car of the Year award. If you haven’t heard […]
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 […]
2020 Genesis G90 debuts all-new design language
There’s a sophisticated new look for the 2020 Genesis G90, which has just been unveiled in South Korea. It adopts a brand new front end and an almost Rolls-Royce-like rear. You’ll immediately notice the new-look front, with the inverted grille and diamond mesh in the middle, as well as fresh […]
Hyundai IONIQ on sale in Australia from $33,990
The all-new Hyundai IONIQ will launch in Australia this week. What is it? Well, it’s Hyundai’s first dedicated hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicle. Hyundai Australia is launching all three powertrain versions, in Premium and Elite trim. The IONIQ goes up against the likes of the Toyota Prius in […]
Hyundai in contention for WRC title at 2018 Rally Australia
Hyundai Motorsport is getting ready for the FIA World Rally Championship finale this weekend, taking place in Coffs Harbour for the 2018 Rally Australia. The team is currently in second place behind Toyota, with just 12 points separating the two. In fact, the top three in the hunt for the […]
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 […]