There are some rumours floating about at the moment that suggest McLaren might be looking to claim the production car lap record at the Nurburgring with the McLaren Senna. Taking the record would mean having to beat the very recent record run from a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, which completed the […]
Volvo 240 GL LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 15 – switch to LM7
We know, we know. It’s dragging on a bit now. But the main thing is we haven’t given up. In fact, we’ve just been toying around with our plans and we think we’ve come up with something better for the engine compartment. Yes, that’s right. We’re no longer going with […]
2018 RAM 1500 now on sale in Australia from $79,950
Looking for the ultimate towing vehicle? The 2018 RAM 1500 has arrived in Australia, as a factory-backed proposition for the popular ute segment. Perhaps more common in America, the RAM 1500 is now available for the first time by a factory-appointed importer. The RAM is being imported through Ateco, as […]
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ priced from $949,640 in Australia
Got a spare million bucks? A potentially awesome investment could be the new Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, which made its public debut last week during the Monterey Car Week. Lamborghini’s local arm has confirmed the new beast is heading to Australia and New Zealand, and has provided starting prices. In Australia […]
2018 Honda HR-V now on sale in Australia, with RS variant
Following the initial announcement of the updated 2018 Honda HR-V in June, Honda Australia has now confirmed lineup details and local prices. Four main variants are being offered in Australia, including the VTi, VTi-S, RS (new), and flagship VTi-LX. All come powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that develops […]
2019 Subaru Forester Australian lineup details revealed
The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester will go on sale in Australia very soon, and PerformanceDrive has found some of the initial specs and variant details. According to leaked documents, the 2019 Subaru Forester will initially launch in four main trim levels spanning from the 2.5i, 2.5i-L, 2.5i Premium, to the […]
2019 Porsche Macan production commences at Leipzig plant
Production of the new Porsche Macan has commenced at the company’s factory in Leipzig, following the model’s debut earlier this year. The factory had to make some changes to its tooling before production could commence. But, this week, the first example was completed. It was a striking Mamba Green Metallic […]
Hennessey announces HPE1200 kit for Challenger SRT Demon (video)
The new Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is already an absolute beast of a car, straight from the factory. However, renowned tuner Hennessey has developed an upgrade for it that turns it all up to 11 and breaks the knob off. Called the HPE1200, the upgrade includes tuning for the factory […]