Switzer Performance has turned its attention to the current BMW M5 for its latest tuning package. The company is usually renowned for boosting Nissan GT-Rs and Porsche 911 Turbos to oblivion, but in this case, it has given the stately yet bonkers sedan an extra dose of adrenalin. The tuning […]
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Epic Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak rally car unveiled (video)
Peugeot has pulled the wraps off the insane, almost mutant-looking new Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak rally car that will compete at this year’s hill climb event. The car clearly demonstrates its dedication towards the ‘Unlimited’ class. Featuring a huge wing at the back, the 208 T16 is specifically designed […]
2013 Audi S7 review – quick spin
Utterly gorgeous to look at with a breathtaking twin-turbo V8 soundtrack. The 2013 Audi S7 is one desirable machine. It’s a pity it’s a limited edition only. PerformanceDrive was recently invited to sample some of Audi’s latest performance cars, which gave us an opportunity to go for a proper test […]
New Volkswagen Golf R Mk7 to produce around 224kW – report
With the local launch of the new Volkswagen Golf (Mk7) just around the corner now, some details are starting to circulate on the next high-performance ‘R’ version. As you would expect, power is set to increase. According to a recent Auto Express report in the UK, a company insider has […]
Bugatti Veyron SS reinstated as fastest car in the world
It’s been a turbulent week for high speed supercars. Well, at least the highest speed supercars. It’s now been announced the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is yet again, officially, according to Guinness Records, the fastest car in the world. It was discovered last week that the Veyron Bugatti used to […]
2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta JTDm review (video)
Sitting with a sultry glance in its eye, the 2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta JTDm is also quite sparing. Who would have ever thought a car could be both sexy and frugal? 2013 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA JTDM – PROS AND CONS PROS: Excellent fuel economy; over 900km to a 60L tank […]
Land Rover Defender 90 review
Before spending a week in the Land Rover Defender 90 we found bush performance driving was not as easy as it looks. These little creatures, namely the 90 as tested here, will climb just about everything and anything thanks to minimal overhang, and a well-sorted 4×4 drivetrain that has seemingly […]
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse WRC edition revealed
The new Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse is officially the fastest production convertible in the world. And to celebrate the occasion, the Volkswagen-owned French company is introducing the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Car (WRC) edition. With one of the longest vehicle names in history, the Vitesse WRC […]