The future that we didn’t expect ten years ago is now. The proliferation of electric cars such as the Tesla Model S has sent shock waves through the auto industry, and there is barely a carmaker out there that doesn’t have plans to produce an electric car in the near […]
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Top 10 utes coming to Australia in 2017-2018
The ute is an Aussie institution, with the segment experiencing more renewal and activity over the last 12 months than any time in recent history. If you’re after the best ute, best pickup or best 4×4 dual-cab heading to our market in the not-too-distant future, look no further. Semi-autonomous safety […]
EXCLUSIVE: Toyota HiLux ‘Rugged’ off-road & ‘SRX’ luxury variants coming
Toyota Australia is rumoured to be planning two all-new variants of the beloved HiLux, PerformanceDrive has heard, tipped to include a ‘Rugged’ variant and a luxury-focused model potentially called the Platinum or the SRX. According to our sources, Toyota is looking to introduce two new variants to help fend off […]
2017 Toyota C-HR Koba review (video)
What you are looking at here is the 2017 Toyota C-HR Koba; a small SUV to challenge many long-held stereotypes about Toyota and a taste of the new platform that will eventually re-energise its entire lineup of passenger cars. It’s hard to believe something this bold, fresh and concept-car-like is […]
Volkswagen to fast-track EV plans to meet emissions targets
Automotive News reports that Volkswagen is doubling down on efforts to bring all of its electric MEB cars to market sooner than expected to meet increasingly tight worldwide emissions regulations. That means targets for its MEB platform are being moved forward to ensure the company’s fleet average meets the 95g/km […]
Lexus GS could be axed after current generation – rumour
The Lexus GS, a BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class rivalling rear-drive sedan, is a car we’re quite fond of here at PD, but apparently Toyota is dangling the axe. Lexus Enthusiast blog reports that Japanese magazine MAG-X has a story from an inside source saying the current generation will […]
BMW X2 prototypes spotted testing along side X1 (video)
BMW has been spotted testing what is believed to be the makings of the production version of the X2 concept SUV, out in extreme winter conditions in northern Europe. The prototypes might look very similar to the current X1, however, you’ll notice the roofline droops downward at the rear and […]
Porsche Mission E to be offered in a range of power levels – report
The Porsche range is about to get a lot more populated thanks to the Mission E and its many available variants that will reportedly join the showroom. According to Autocar, the brand’s first EV will come in different variants that have different power levels. Chairman Oliver Blume spoke to the […]