We know what you might thinking, made in Korea and all that… However, the new 2012 SsangYong Actyon Sports SX has stepped up a notch. It features decent front-end styling, and it comes with a smooth new fuel-efficient and powerful turbo-diesel engine. It’s also very light on the old hip […]
Toyota GT 86, Lexus LFA, Nissan GT-R class wins at Nurburgring 24
Some of the best sports cars available on the market today have done very well at the Nurburgring 24 Hours event over the weekend, with the Gazoo Racing Toyota GT 86, Lexus LFA, and a Nissan GT-R all obtaining class wins. Good news for Toyota 86 fans, the Gazoo Racing […]
Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept image revealed
An image showing the new Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept car has been revealed ahead of its debut this weekend in Monaco. The Concept celebrates the 50th anniversary of the classic Alpine A110 sports car. According to reports, the concept is based on the Renault Megane only it’s built on a […]
Refurbished Eastern Creek Raceway now Sydney Motorsport Park
Thanks to a $12 million co-investment deal between the NSW Government and the Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC), Eastern Creek has been given a complete makeover. The facility’s name has also changed to Sydney Motorsport Park. It’s now the only permanent racing circuit venue in the Sydney area, so it’s […]
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 […]
Audi wins 2012 Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance event
Audi has taken out the 2012 Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance event in Germany. This is the first time Audi has won the arduous race in the 20 years it has been running. The Audi Sport Team Phoenix R8 LMS Ultra driven by Marc Basseng, Christopher Haase, Frank Stippler, and Markus […]
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 […]
1st Annual Jackie Fellows Benefit Car and Bike Show
A car park of around 100 custom and original street machines were on display today for the 1st Annual Jackie Fellows Benefit Car and Bike Show, raising money and awareness for Bowel Cancer Australia. According to the statistics, bowel cancer in Australia claims the lives of around 4047 people every […]