If you’re in the market for a ute, chances are you couldn’t give two hoots about 0-100km/h performance. However, we thought we’d put together a quick top five video to show you the difference in acceleration in today’s available products. Getting across 0-100km/h in such and such a time might not […]
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Gran Turismo Sport debuts in Australia, special event at Time Attack Challenge
The legendary Gran Turismo gaming series is continuing its evolution, with the next instalment, Gran Turismo Sport, hitting stores on October 18 next week. In the lead up to the debut some Australian media, including PD, were given a first go at the new game during a special presentation at […]
Volvo 240 GL LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 13 – engine in
Yes, we’re still building our crazy Volvo 240 GL with an LS1 Chevrolet V8 engine conversion. You might have thought we forgot about it but don’t worry, it is just around the corner now. In the past few months George from Pro Flow Fab & Dyno has been busy. Very busy, actually, […]
Video: Bugatti Veyron, LaFerrari, Countach go drifting in the mud
Here’s a video you don’t see every day. It shows a Bugatti Veyron, a Bugatti EB110 SS, and a Ferrari LaFerrari drifting in the mud, of all places. These cars have more than enough power to generate wheelspin and drift capability on dry tarmac, let alone on wet mud. Some […]
Gran Turismo Sport; full 162-car lineup confirmed (video)
Polyphony Digital’s new Gran Turismo Sport game will launch on October 17, and in the lead up to the big event the full list of playable cars have been confirmed. A special presentation event will take place at Sydney Motorsport Park this Friday to showcase the game (PerformanceDrive will be […]
Jaguar XF Sportbrake tows Graham Bell to new ski speed record (video)
Think you’re a fast skier? We bet you wouldn’t dream of going as fast as this guy. Olympic skier Graham Bell has just broken the world record with the help of a Jaguar XF Sportbrake. Put together as a bit of a marketing campaign, Jaguar teamed up with British downhill […]
Editorial: How the Coalition ended car manufacturing in Australia
Well, here we are at the end of almost a century of car making in Australia, following Ford closing down its local factory in October last year, and Toyota shutting its doors this week, and Holden just around the corner. How did we get here? Our beleaguered automotive industry has […]
For Sale: Gosford Classic Car Museum announces mega auction
A monster collection of classic cars, supercars, and mouth-watering muscle cars will go up for auction later this month at Gosford Classic Car Museum’s first public auction. Supported by Pickles, the massive event will see up to 70 vehicles go under the hammer. And not just any old vehicles. We’re […]