Ever since the new-look Grand Cherokee hit the market in Australia last year, it’s been a sales hit, placing enormous pressure on the popular rivals. The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee receives a number of refinements and gets a much-needed eight-speed automatic transmission, further boosting its appeal. Last year, Jeep Australia […]
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe revealed UPDATE
Some official images of the upcoming BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe have leaked online, showing off the sleek new four-door coupe version of the 3/4 Series. Set to join the range as a miniature 6 Series Gran Coupe, the new model will expand the 3 Series lineup to six different […]
Scary Ferrari 458 crash at the Nurburgring at 220km/h
Have you ever experienced one of those moments in life where the situation you’re in is so scary you hope you’re in a dream? As opposed to actual dreams where you wish it was real life. We think the guys in this Ferrari 458 Challenge were experiencing the former during […]
2015 Volksagen Polo GTI rumoured to offer 147kW
With the new Volkswagen Polo revealed just a few days ago, we’re all still waiting on details of the hot GTI version. Rumours are starting to circulate now pointing to some potential specifications. According to a recent report from paultang.org, specs have apparently passed through the hands of a dealer […]
2014 F1 V6 engine sounds vs 2013 F1 V8 engine sounds
F1 fans will enjoy (or not enjoy) this one. It’s a video which was taken at the Jerez testing day for the 2014 Formula One season. More specifically, it compares the sounds of the new 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 layout to last year’s V8 setup. We’re sure the V6s sound quite […]
Drive a Porsche 911 racer at GP EXEC’s next track day
Good news, our partners over at GP EXEC have a track day coming up on February 11 at Wakefield Park. And as a special treat for all PerformanceDrive readers the day price is slashed by $65. It’s normally $455. For PD readers it’s just $390. Pay $390 for a day […]
New Volkswagen V6 TSI appears, Golf R Evo engine?
You know about the Volkswagen Golf R Evo that’s heading to the Beijing show, right? Well, you could be looking at the new V6 TSI engine that powers the ultra hot hatch. This rather mysterious image has just surfaced online. It shows a V6 TSI turbocharged petrol layout. No Volkswagen […]
TechArt upgrades the 991 Porsche 911 Turbo
A new tuning program has been developed for the 991 Porsche 911 Turbo by TechArt. It adds more style in every department, improved aero, and more engine performance. Featuring a distinct TechArt theme, the bodykit comprises a new active front lip spoiler which extends from a revised front bumper bar, […]