Ford says that its EV transformation is ramping up with the European launch of a battery electric Explorer. It’s a small SUV based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform. While the Explorer name has been used on large seven-seat SUVs in the US market for decades, Ford is introducing the Explorer badge […]
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Lego releases monster 2336-piece classic Land Rover Defender 90
If you can’t get enough of Lego, the Land Rover Defender – or both – you’ll be pleased to know the toy company has launched its latest Icons set with a 2336-piece recreation of the Defender 90. Priced from $369.99 here in Australia, Lego’s latest celebration of automotive icons allows […]
Toyota GR Supra SUV & sedan envisioned, BMW 3.0L turbo inline-6 power
In the 1990s and 2000s, Toyota had a very comprehensive performance range, largely kept to its home market (JDM). One of those cars was the renowned Chaser, powered by the same legendary 1JZ and 2JZ engines of the Toyota Supra of the time. Fast-forward to 2023 and Toyota has globally […]
Mazda CX-80 confirmed for Australia, CX-9 axed late 2023
Mazda Australia has confirmed it will be launching the all-new CX-80 Down Under. It will bump out the existing CX-9 large SUV. Although the CX-80 is not set to become a direct replacement for the CX-9, it will essentially help fill the gap in the market when the CX-9 is […]
Mercedes-Benz unveils 2024 GLC Coupe with impressive PHEV powertrains
Mercedes-Benz has lifted the veil on its second-generation 2024 GLC Coupe, giving coupe-styled SUV buyers some serious food for thought. Unveiled for the European market so far, the GLC Coupe is 31mm longer and has a 23mm wider rear track over its replacement, measuring in at 4763mm long, 1890mm wide, […]
New-look 2024 Hyundai Kona N envisioned, looks hot
You may have heard the crushing news that the Kona N is set to be killed off after the current generation. This made us quite sad here at PerformanceDrive, because we are big fans of the Kona N. With its fantastic 2.0-litre turbo engine generating 206kW and 392Nm, its ‘N-Grin […]
Cupra releases Formentor VZx Rojo Edition, priced from $66,490
Cupra says that a customer request for its range-topping Formentor VZx finished in bright red has prompted a limited-edition run of the Rojo Edition, with just 30 units planned for Australia. The Formentor VZx Rojo Edition is the first Formentor to be finished in the ‘Desire Red’ shade of paint, […]
New Toyota C-HR to be hybrid only in Australia, arrives early 2024
Toyota says it will be bringing the next-generation C-HR small SUV range to Australia with hybrid powertrains only, forgoing its turbo-petrol base models. In fact, Toyota says that the new C-HR will be offered as a hybrid only all around the globe, while a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant will be […]