2011 was the year PerformanceDrive kicked things off. So we thought we’d put together top 10 of what we think were the stories that stood out; ones that were interesting, or controversial, and/or game-changing. Number 10: Nissan Juke-R concept revealed in completed form Why?: Because who wouldn’t want to drive […]
2012 Honda CR-Z Luxury review – quick spin
Like the Honda CR-X of yesteryear, the 2012 Honda CR-Z Luxury is a compact, front-wheel drive sports coupe. It’s not out to smash quarter mile times or set blistering laps at the local track, it’s simply a fun, lightweight car that everyone this side of a racing outfit and helmet […]
Video: Chevrolet Corvette C6 twin turbo with 1500hp on the street
How hard does a Chevrolet Corvette C6 twin turbo with 1500hp go? High Tech Corvette enthusiast forum has released a video showing just how brutally quick 1500hp can be out on the street. There was a video circulating showing some footage of the twin-turbo beast taken from a Dodge Viper […]
Opel Insignia Sport Tourer CrossFour revealed?
Some intriguing images of the upcoming Opel Insignia Sport Tourer CrossFour wagon have surfaced online. It’s unknown if the images are official or simply a pair of accurate renderings. The Opel Insignia, which will eventually make its way to Australia, is a good-looking medium-sized premium sedan. The CrossFour will be […]
Video: Toyota 86 and Toyota Sports 800 promo feature
Toyota has released a cool little video showcasing the development process and the heritage behind the new Toyota 86 sports coupe. The video features an early Toyota Sports 800 coupe from the Sixties to express the point. We also get a glimpse of Toyota engineers testing early prototypes of the […]
2012 Kia Optima Platinum review – quick spin
Here at PerformanceDrive, we like to pride ourselves on giving honest, straightforward reviews. So to kick off this quick spin of the 2012 Kia Optima, let’s get one thing straight: we all know Kia hasn’t always been known for making exciting, cool cars. Well, times have certainly changed. The latest […]
Video: 2012 BMW M5 makes 331kW (444hp) at the wheels
The new 2012 BMW M5 twin-turbo V8 is a machine, we all knew that, but just how much of a machine is the question. PP Performance in Germany were lucky enough to get hold of one to test it out on the dyno. According to a reply in the YouTube […]
Luca di Montezemolo to be president of Italy?
Luca di Montezemolo has apparently announced plans to run for Italian presidency in 2013. The current boss of Ferrari wants to clean up Italy, so to speak, and eradicate corruption, cut government waste and create more jobs. There’s certainly a potential for the people to vote for Luca di Montezemolo, […]