In its 56-year career, the Ford Falcon became a cultural icon for many obvious reasons before local production sadly came to an end last Friday. The Falcon was the taxi of choice for decades for its simplicity and space, a formidable race car on the track and at many […]
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Top 20 Best SUVs coming to Australia in 2017-2018
Australian car shoppers are generally a well-researched and intelligent bunch of people, trawling the internet for the best option before plonking down any hard-earned cash. Whether you want the best small SUV, best medium SUV or best large SUV, we’ve collated all of the most interesting upcoming models into a […]
Top 10 best small cars coming in 2017-2018
If you’re in the market for a small car, there are some very talented contenders on the market today. The Mazda2 and Ford Fiesta are both fun to drive, the Honda Jazz is a masterpiece of space efficiency, and the Skoda Fabia has some clever tricks and innovative technologies. However, […]
Top 10 best inline six production engines of all time
The straight six engine is the most harmonically balanced configuration available. In recent times, it has been superseded by the V6, which is shorter and easier to package, especially in front-wheel drive applications. The inline six usually has a distinctive and lusty engine note, particularly in sporty applications. With Ford’s […]
Top 10 Wild Visions of Trucking Future
Although trucks are at the opposite spectrum of the PerformanceDrive mantra, they are still an important figure in the day-to-day lives of enthusiasts… and let’s not forget they produce massive torque. Trucks and heavy vehicles are a crucial part in keeping most developed economies ticking over and healthy. Pretty much […]
Top 10 Best Sports Cars Under $40,000
For buyers wanting cheap thrills, this is a good time to be alive. Sure you can spend $300 jumping out of a plane, or off a bridge attached to a bungee rope for that adrenaline rush, but that only lasts a few minutes. The good news is you can have […]
Top 10 most-watched PDriveTV videos, celebrating 20 million views
PerformanceDrive’s PDriveTV YouTube channel is approaching 20 million lifetime views. What better way to celebrate than take a look back at the top 10 most popular videos that have helped achieve the milestone. It’s interesting to see how the quality of the videos has evolved, as well as see what […]
Top 10 most bizzare/interesting special editions
Sometimes a special edition car can breathe life into something that would otherwise sit on the lot and stink up the floor plan. A sticker here, a decal there and some dealer-fitted accessories later, you’ve got yourself a seller. Most of them are boring though. We’re going to focus on […]