A video has been released previewing the new 2013 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder on the dyno. The car has been ordered by Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler. The full specifications of the open-top model haven’t been released, however, it’s believed to be powered by the same 6.2-litre twin-turbo V8 as […]
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2012 BMW 3 Series crushed, awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick
The all-new, all-turbo 2012 BMW 3 Series has been awarded Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the US. The new sports sedan is yet to be tested by Australia’s ANCAP. When a vehicle is awarded Top Safety Pick by the IIHS, it basically means it […]
2012 Ford Falcon G6 EcoBoost preview
PerformanceDrive has just picked up the new 2012 Ford Falcon G6 EcoBoost turbo four-banger; the first ever four-cylinder Falcon. The engine is available in the XT, G6 and G6 E. So, first impressions, what’s it like? A four-cylinder Falcon sounds funny even just to say those words. Those familiar with […]
For Sale: 1979 930 Porsche 911 Turbo owned by Bill Gates
Ultra-rich Microsoft company founder Bill Gates has been known to have a bit of a liking for Porsches and fast cars. This 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo was previously owned by him, and is about to go up for auction. At around the time he and Paul Allen founded Microsoft in […]
2013 Subaru WRX to spawn from Advanced Tourer – report
The next-generation 2013 Subaru WRX will be a separate model from the Impreza, and with that, it will take on an all-new design approach. Word has it the design will borrow a lot from the Advanced Tourer Concept unveiled last year. According to Motor Trend speaking with a credible Subaru […]
ADV.1 Wheels Jaguar XJ220 is one epic build
ADV.1 Wheels is embarking on a very unique performance build, including developing a custom wheel and tyre package for this exquisite Jaguar XJ220 supercar. The company says coming up with the wheel package is a very hard task in itself, recently saying, “Mental note…Not easy to engineer wheels for a […]
Volkswagen Golf GTI Black Dynamic at Worthersee with 265kW
A special Golf GTI has been revealed at the GTI Meeting at Worthersee in Austria called the Volkswagen Golf GTI Black Dynamic. The car has been created by nine apprentices at Volkswagen, showcasing engine performance upgrades and a Deep Black metallic paint job. To give the GTI a distinct power […]
Volkswagen Polo WRC Street concept revealed at Worthersee
Volkswagen has unveiled two Polo concepts at the 31st GTI Meeting at Worthersee, Austria; the Volkswagen Polo WRC Street concept, which will spawn a production car, and the Polo R WRC rally car. The Volkswagen Polo WRC Street concept previews an upcoming special model which will hit the showrooms in […]