Images of the hot new BMW M8 have surfaced online, giving us a first look at the high performance grand coupe. And as a bonus, the vehicle in the images appears to be a potential ‘M8 Competition’ variant. The images were published up by a member of GermanCarForum, showing a […]
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2019 Infiniti Q30 & QX30 updates announced for Australia
Infiniti’s smallest model has come in for some light updates for 2019, including a streamlined lineup. Now there are just three models between the Q30 and QX30. Following in the footsteps of the Q50 and Q60, the 2019 Infiniti Q30 and QX30 adopt a new lineup structure. The Q30 is […]
BMW X3 M continues testing, sounds very M3 (video)
BMW has been spotted once again testing the upcoming X3 M at the Nurburgring in Germany. The new model will join the rapidly-growing premium mid-size performance SUV market, with the likes of the Jaguar F-PACE SVR and Alfa Romeo Stelvio QV. BMW has confirmed an X4 M will also join […]
2019 Mazda CX-9 Azami LE review (video)
Mazda’s flagship large SUV has received an update just in time for the new year. The 2019 CX-9 is more feature-packed than ever, and debuts a new top-line Azami LE variant. If you’re in the market for a huge SUV, the CX-9 is among the largest non-off-road-oriented models available. The […]
2019 Honda CR-V VTi-S getting Honda Sensing safety tech
Honda Australia will soon boost safety for the CR-V, giving the VTi-S AWD variant the Honda Sensing driving assist features otherwise only featured in the top VTi-LX model. Honda Sensing is the company’s safety suite for driving assistance technologies, packing in autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, […]
2018 Rally Australia highlights, Hyundai WRC car hot lap (video)
As some of our fans will know, we don’t usually cover motorsport at PerformanceDrive. For one, it would open up a whole new can of worms that we just can’t facilitate at the moment. But also, there are a number of other reputable motorsport publications out there that do a […]
2019 Porsche 911 officially revealed in Carrera S form
This is it. The all-new 2019 Porsche 911. It looks about the same as the outgoing model, and that’s exactly how it ought to be. Avid fans will recognise some of the finer design changes, such as the full-width taillight layout and the new headlights. You might also notice the […]
BMW M2 Competition M Performance Parts Pack announced
If you love enhancement packages, especially those created by the car manufacturer so the factory warranty is all retained, you’ll love this. BMW Australia is announcing a comprehensive kit for the new M2 Competition, called the M Performance Parts Launch Package. The launch package is being introduced to celebrate the […]