A couple of weeks ago we showed you our top 8 Aussie motoring fails. Although the fails were spectacular when they did happen, there have also been plenty of successes that have made our industry so unique and shaped our motoring culture. Here’s our top 8 Aussie motoring wins, in […]
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Top 6 Cars of Infamous World Leaders
There are some world leaders who inspire happiness and devotion in their people, and then there’s the other lot. From foot-in-mouth clumsy, to oppressive, to downright evil, here is a handful of the latter and the cars that move/d them. George Bush – Cadillac Deville America’s stumbling, misanthropic former-president George […]
Top 10 Best SUVs coming to Australia in 2015-2016
The popularity of Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) is well documented and ever-rising. With more and more Aussies enjoying the higher driving position and packaging of an SUV, we thought we’d compile a list of the best ones coming in the not-too-distant future. Whether you’re an avid off-roader, city dweller or […]
Top 8 Aussie motoring fails
The Australian motoring industry has seen its fair share of triumphs and fine achievements over the years, but as we enter the twilight phase, let’s have a look at some of the stinkers that have tainted an otherwise proud history. Astron-engined Mitsubishi Magna While the Magna was (rightfully) regarded as […]
Top 10 debuts of the 2015 Geneva Motor Show
The 2015 Geneva Motor Show is one of the biggest events on the auto calendar this year. So to help you decipher the best exhibits, in no particular order, here is PerformanceDrive’s top 10 cars from this year’s show. You can head over to our Geneva show highlights and mega […]
Top 10 best car commercials of 2014 (video)
Although 2015 has now almost completed the first week of its 365-day road trip, there is still time left to indulge in nostalgia and to remember some 2014 automotive treasures. In this perspective, we endeavoured to present you with a selection of last year’s car commercials; more in particular those […]
Top 10 best-selling utes in Australia in 2014
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations in December are out, revealing the top 10 best-selling utes of 2014. The ute segment has long been one of the most popular segments for Australian consumers, and 2014 proved so once again. Coming in at number one for the year […]
Top 10 best-selling cars of 2014 in Australia
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations in December are out, revealing the top 10 best-selling cars of 2014. Coming in at number one overall was the humble Toyota Corolla, for the second consecutive year. It only just managed to fend off the popular Mazda3 for top spot, […]