It looks like Mercedes is planning a more luxurious Maybach version of the upcoming 2016 ‘W213’ E-Class, as hinted here in prototype form. It’s believed the upper-class E-Class will be positioned under the freshly-formed Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand, giving buyers an option to go for a more exclusive, customisable, and more expensive […]
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2016 Holden Calais V Sportwagon VF II V8 review (video)
The new 2016 Holden VF Series II Calais V Sportwagon sits in the market as the only, rear-wheel drive V8 luxury wagon priced under $100k. Unfortunately, it won’t be around for much longer. We’re going to miss it. A lot. There’s something admirable about a vehicle that can take the […]
2015 Mazda2 Maxx sedan review (video)
When it comes to aesthetics, small B-segment sedans are the automotive equivalent of those deformed fish creatures you might find in the Mariana Trench. Usually designed from the outset as a hatchback, a boot is generally tacked on to a cab-forward design, with the resulting afterthought looking unbalanced, under-tyred and […]
2016 Jaguar XE R-Sport 20t review (video)
Watch out BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the new Jaguar XE is out to get you. And on first impressions, it looks like it has more than enough ammunition to take you out. Welcome to the Jaguar XE. This is Jaguar’s new mid-size premium sedan, effectively a successor to […]
2015 Chrysler 300C Luxury review (video)
The Chrysler 300C has made a big impact on the world since its introduction in 2005. The first-generation found favour with famous rappers and celebrities alike, with its chiselled, square lines, shallow glasshouse and blistered wheel arches. Often-customised and eponymous with DUB culture (22-inch wheels and larger), the original 300C […]
BMW X3 track test: Can an SUV handle like a sports car? (video)
SUVs are fast becoming the most popular vehicle segment. Why? Well, we think it’s because they are just so versatile. They often meet a number of customer demands, all in one package. Take the BMW X3 xDrive30d as an example. Its economical turbo-diesel engine is powerful enough to see 0-100km/h […]
2015 Holden Insignia VXR review (video)
Despite Opel’s best efforts to move metal in Australia the European manufacturer pulled out of the market after a short-lived stint from 2012 to 2013, leaving Holden an opportunity to obtain some of its vehicles. Built by GM’s European Opel brand in Germany, the Holden Insignia VXR enters the market […]
Volvo 240 GL with LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 1 – The intro
Welcome to our first project car. Over the coming months PerformanceDrive and the guys from our partner company are setting out to build Australia’s quickest, fully engineered, street legal Volvo 240 GL. We’ll be posting regular updates on the build process, and include plenty of video footage where we can […]