It’s finally here, the four-cylinder Falcon. Will it be a game changer? Will it save the Aussie Falcon? The 2012 Ford Falcon G6 EcoBoost is one of three variants to feature the new engine, so let’s see how it all goes. (Obviously the key focus on this review is how […]
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2013 Audi S3 to be faster and lighter, packing 206kW – report
Audi’s all-new 2013 Audi S3 will be built on Volkswagen Group’s new MQB platform. It’s set to be faster and lighter than the current model, ready to take on the upcoming Mercedes-Benz A25 AMG and the BMW M135i hatch. (Regular 2013 A3 pictured) According to an Autocar report in the […]
2012 BMW M5 manual transmission announced
BMW has announced a six-speed manual transmission option for the mighty 2012 BMW M5. The option was recently revealed at a private event in California, USA. Unfortunately, the manual option will not be introduced in Australia. PerformanceDrive spoke with BMW Australia’s Scott Croaker about the chance of getting a stick-shift […]
BMW M: 40 years of race-bred road cars
This year, and this month, BMW M celebrates its 40th birthday. We thought we’d take a look at the history of BMW’s motorsport division, and some of the awesome cars it has produced over the years. According to the dictionary, the definition of a sports car is: a small, high-powered […]
Volkswagen Golf R cabriolet patent images confirm new model
Volkswagen has just launched the sporty new Golf GTI cabrio overseas, however, patent images have been found providing evidence that a Volkswagen Golf R cabriolet is also on the way. As you can see by the patent image, first picked up by China Car Times, Volkswagen is looking to really […]
2012 Range Rover Evoque Dynamic Si4 Coupe review
Meet one of the most affordable, and most eye-catching luxury coupes on sale today. The 2012 Range Rover Evoque Dynamic Si4 Coupe is just one variant (the sportiest) of Land Rover’s keenest new model. The latest VFACTS figures show it’s Land Rover’s current bestseller, too. After spending a week lavished […]
Video: Ken Block Gymkhana FOUR edited for even more sideways
A new edited version of the Ken Block Gymkhana FOUR video has been released, showing even more sideways action. The original fourth video was released in August last year. According to the video description, The Hollywood Megamercial, created by DC Shoes and Ford Racing, has been edited with all the […]
2014 BMW M3 to get straight-six engine – confirmed
There has been a number of rumours and reports circulating lately, speculating the potential powerplant for the upcoming 2014 BMW M3. A straight-six engine has now been confirmed. Speaking with BMW enthusiast forum Bimmerpost, BMW president of BMW North America, Mr. Ludwig Willisch, confirmed that the next M3 will feature […]