The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for April 2013 are in, and it looks like Toyota has overtaken the popular Mazda3 for the overall crown, with the new Corolla. Toyota remains as the best-selling vehicle brand in the country, making up 19.9 per cent of overall sales […]
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PerformanceDrive’s Top 10 quickest factory cars – 0-100km/h (2013)
Here at PerformanceDrive, we’re often asked ‘what’s the quickest car we’ve tested?’ To answer the question to a more broader audience, we’ve put together a top ten list of the quickest vehicles tested for 0-100km/h, so far. Officially, the 2013 Nissan GT-R is the quickest car on sale in Australia, without […]
2013 Jaguar XJ Supersport review
Whether you like to drive or to be driven, if you require paramount levels of automotive class and speed, the 2013 Jaguar XJ Supersport is an ideal candidate. It offers a huge blend of performance and prestige, and it’s wrapped in perhaps the most stunning body in this segment. 2013 […]
Sebastian Vettel Infiniti’s ‘director of performance’
Three-time F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel will become the company’s director of performance, extending the champ’s current relationship with Infiniti. The news has just been announced at the New York Auto Show, currently underway. Infiniti is one of Red Bull Racing F1 team’s major sponsors, so it comes as no […]
2013 Range Rover proving highly popular in Australia
The all-new 2013 Range Rover has simply smashed the competition in terms of local sales in its first month on the market. During February, the local arm sold 43 examples, with its next nearest rival, the Lexus LX, going to just 11 buyers. The new model officially went on sale […]
Toyota GT86-R Marangoni Eco Explorer unveiled at Geneva
Now here’s an interesting iteration of the Toyota 86. It’s a custom ammonia-powered hybrid show car by Marangoni Tyres and it has just been unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Featuring a unique hybrid powertrain, the Toyota GT86-R Marangoni Eco Explorer is powered by a Bigas International […]
Australian vehicle sales February 2013 – Ford Territory conquers
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for February 2013 are in, and it’s the Ford Territory that’s a clear highlight, overtaking the popular Toyota Prado in the SUV segment. The Toyota 86 is maintaining its cunning lead ahead of the Hyundai Veloster too. Toyota once again remains […]
2013 Holden Volt review
The 2013 Holden Volt proves it is completely possible to have a car that’s environmentally friendly, luxurious, and fun to drive. And all without using a single drop of petrol. 2013 HOLDEN VOLT – PROS AND CONS PROS: Loads of torque (370Nm) Very comfortable driving position Interior ambiance (especially when […]