An insane Volkswagen Beetle racing car has hit the Chicago Auto Show, built by Volkswagen and Andretti Autosport. Called the GRC, it’ll compete in the Red Bull Global Rallycross series in the US driven by Tanner Foust and Scott Speed. This thing is nuts. It features a heavily turbocharged VW […]
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Stunning Ferrari 458 Curseive kit by Gray Design
Ferrari lovers will enjoy this one. It’s a new wide-body styling kit for the Ferrari 458 by Gray Design and Vogue Auto Design. Called the Curseive, it’s one of the best-looking transformations we’ve seen. It features a really low and wide front bumper bar and spoiler setup with a neat […]
Wald Black Bison kit announced for Mercedes E-Class
Wald International, a renowned tuning company that usually modifies large luxury sedans, has focused its attention on the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Called the Black Bison Edition, the upgrade package gives the big Merc a distinctive VIP style. The kit includes a sleek bodykit with a new front bumper bar complete […]
2014 F1 V6 engine sounds vs 2013 F1 V8 engine sounds
F1 fans will enjoy (or not enjoy) this one. It’s a video which was taken at the Jerez testing day for the 2014 Formula One season. More specifically, it compares the sounds of the new 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 layout to last year’s V8 setup. We’re sure the V6s sound quite […]
Drive a Porsche 911 racer at GP EXEC’s next track day
Good news, our partners over at GP EXEC have a track day coming up on February 11 at Wakefield Park. And as a special treat for all PerformanceDrive readers the day price is slashed by $65. It’s normally $455. For PD readers it’s just $390. Pay $390 for a day […]
TechArt upgrades the 991 Porsche 911 Turbo
A new tuning program has been developed for the 991 Porsche 911 Turbo by TechArt. It adds more style in every department, improved aero, and more engine performance. Featuring a distinct TechArt theme, the bodykit comprises a new active front lip spoiler which extends from a revised front bumper bar, […]
McLaren MP4-29 2014 F1 car revealed
McLaren Automotive has revealed its iteration of the controversial new 2014 F1 layout with its McLaren MP4-29 Formula One car. At the same time, Eric Boullier has been enlisted as the new team boss. Boullier was the Lotus team manager last year. As you can see, the McLaren MP4-29 uses […]
Lexus RC F-based GT500 Super GT racer revealed
Lexus has revealed its storming new RC F GT500 race car which will compete in the Japanese Super GT series this year. The muscly racer is based on the RC F road car. Not to be confused with the preview version based on the LF-CC concept car, the updated car […]