It looks like previous reports were correct; there is no Fiesta RS coming but Ford has been toiling away on a high-performance Fiesta ST200 (thought to be called the Fiesta ST Plus). The regular Fiesta ST is already a brilliant little hot hatch. It doesn’t need anything to make it […]
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2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack on sale in Australia from $49,290
Back by popular demand, Volkswagen has launched the 2016 Passat Alltrack in Australia, based on the recently-introduced eighth-gen Passat. As the name suggests, the Alltrack is a sporty all-terrain version of the Passat wagon. It stands higher off the ground, offering 27.5mm of added ground clearance. It also gets rugged-look […]
Sporty Hyundai Elantra SR turbo confirmed for Australia
Following its recent showroom trends, Hyundai will launch a sporty SR version of the new Elantra later this year, bringing turbo power to the nameplate for the first time. Speaking with PerformanceDrive at the local launch of the 2016 Elantra in Tasmania, Hyundai confirmed there are plans for an SR […]
Haval H2 Lux 2WD 1.5T review (video)
It’s always exciting when we get to sample the wares of a completely new carmaker. When the manufacturer in question is China’s most popular SUV maker, Haval, we approach it with a greater sense of intrigue. The Haval brand began its three-pronged assault on the Aussie market this year, with […]
McLaren 570GT revealed; “most luxurious” McLaren ever
McLaren is planning to unveil its new entry-level model at the Geneva Motor Show next week, called the 570GT. It comes in as part of the Sports Series range. Looking pretty much like many other modern McLaren supercars, the 570GT is designed to appeal to those looking to get into […]
Mercedes-AMG C 43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe revealed
Following a discreet and perhaps unintended teaser earlier this week, Mercedes has now unveiled the new Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe. This is the company’s new sports coupe that sits just below the fully-fledged V8 AMG model. It comes in under the brand name Mercedes-AMG and has been developed by […]
2017 Bentley Mulsanne unveiled, extended wheelbase option added
The Bentley Mulsanne has come in for some minor cosmetic surgery and gains some extra variants for its 2017 model year. The most noticeable change is a new waterfall front grille, with a less imposing headlight treatment, adorning revised bumpers and hood panels. For 2017, the stretched Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase […]
Volvo 240 GL with LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 6 – off to paint shop
It’s been a few weeks now since Part 5 of our Volvo 240 GL V8 project instalment. So, what have we been doing with it lately? For the past few weeks we’ve been sourcing a few bits and pieces. You know, the nitty gritty stuff that you often forget about, […]