Like the facelifted BMW M5, recently spotted testing in Germany, the 2014 update for the BMW M6 range is also set to come with an optional Competition Package bringing added performance. PerformanceDrive spoke with Scott Croaker of BMW Australia about the option kit. Croaker confirmed the package does exist and […]
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Video: Fast and Furious 6 final trailer before premiere
Fast and Furious 6 is edging closer and closer. It will hit cinemas in the US on May 24, before landing in Australia on June 6. The final trailer has now been released to build that last bit of anticipation. As previously reported, this won’t be the finale. Fast and […]
Fiat developing a powerful new turbo-diesel V8 – report
Fiat is apparently working on a powerful new turbo-diesel V8 engine which could be used as an optional power unit for the new Maserati Ghibli. This kind of engine would certainly go down well up against the German rivals, most of which are available with a powerful diesel. According to […]
Video: 2014 Holden VF SS Ute spotted testing on the Nurburgring
It seems General Motors recently had a bit of a field day at the Nurburgring in Germany. No less than three new V8 performance models from GM have just been spotted at the famous track, including a 2014 Holden VF Commodore SS Ute. Although there are no immediate plans for […]
2014 HSV ‘Gen-F’ naming structure confirmed
There’s been a lot of speculation and interest lately surrounding the upcoming 2014 VF Commodore-derived performance HSV models. While an official announcement is yet to be made, it seems the new models will adopt a ‘Gen-F’ naming structure. Completely different to the current ‘E-Series’ naming, Gen-F has been implemented due […]
For Sale: VL Brock HDT Director, VL Group A SS, and VC HDT
A collection of very rare and highly collectable HDT and HSV Holdens will go up for auction on April 29, as part of the Shannons Autumn Classic in Melbourne. In the mix is a one-of-nine VL Brock HDT Director, a VL Group A SS Walkinshaw, and a VC HDT sedan. […]
Porsche Boxster, Cayman, 911 and Cayenne prices slashed
Porsche Cars Australia (PCA) has announced price cuts for almost its entire showroom range (excluding the Panamera). From the Boxster, Cayman, 911, to the Cayenne SUV, there’s reductions of up to $36,300 being put in place. The price cuts come as part of Porsche’s plan to increase local annual sales […]
New Edelbrock E-Force Classic Supercharger for small block Chev
Edelbrock has released a video demonstration of its latest supercharger package for small block Chevrolet V8s. Called the E-Force Classic Supercharger, the mighty unit is capable of boosting output to a whopping 562kW. Adapted to a 350-cubic-inch (5.7-litre) Chevrolet V8, the new supercharger certainly adds a certain meanness to the […]