Volkswagen has revealed the Golf GTI TCR racing car, which is eligible to compete in the TCR International Series. Loosely based on the Mk7 Golf GTI, the TCR version gets a custom pumped-out body with bulging wheel arches that accommodate 18-inch wheels, along with carbon fibre spoilers front and rear, […]
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Pininfarina H2 Speed makes its debut at Geneva show
Pininfarina’s spectacular Geneva Motor Show exhibit, called the H2 Speed, is “halfway between competition prototype and production supercar”, showcasing how a hydrogen future could even spread as far as the racetrack . Utilising a lightweight hydrogen fuel cell, the concept is the product of two years hard work by the […]
2016 World Car of the Year top 3 finalists announced
Three finalists over five categories for the coveted 2016 World Car of the Year award have been announced at the Geneva Motor Show. This year’s awards are arguably the most difficult of all, with a number of excellent new-model vehicles being launched recently all offering exceptional performance in various areas. […]
Sporty Hyundai Elantra SR turbo confirmed for Australia
Following its recent showroom trends, Hyundai will launch a sporty SR version of the new Elantra later this year, bringing turbo power to the nameplate for the first time. Speaking with PerformanceDrive at the local launch of the 2016 Elantra in Tasmania, Hyundai confirmed there are plans for an SR […]
Future Ford Bronco envisaged, fitting design for SUV icon?
Bronco enthusiast forum Bronco6G has been abuzz with discussion ever since Ford said it intends to make four new SUVs by 2020. A new Bronco has been speculated as one of the likely candidates, with the next-gen Ranger as a possible baseline. The Bronco is one of Ford’s most popular […]
Alfa Romeo Giulia base models to debut at Geneva
While we’ve seen and heard plenty about the new Alfa Romeo Giulia QV performance sedan, details regarding the base models are yet to be released. That’s about to change thanks to the Geneva Motor Show. Alfa Romeo will reveal the base model versions of the new Giulia mid-size sedan at […]
Volvo 240 GL with LS1 V8 conversion project: Part 6 – off to paint shop
It’s been a few weeks now since Part 5 of our Volvo 240 GL V8 project instalment. So, what have we been doing with it lately? For the past few weeks we’ve been sourcing a few bits and pieces. You know, the nitty gritty stuff that you often forget about, […]
Volkswagen previews new compact SUV destined for Geneva
Volkswagen has released the first teaser image of what is believed to be an all-new baby SUV. Due to be officially unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the compressed SUV is set to slide into the Volkswagen lineup in the future below the Tiguan. What may be a near […]