As PerformanceDrive has reported here, Mitsubishi Motors is the latest manufacturer to find itself embroiled in fuel economy-related woes and financial trouble. As a result, the Japanese company has started to skew and streamline its emphasis on models that are doing the best for the company – SUV lines. The […]
Day: 27 August 2016
Lada XCODE concept revealed, could spawn funky SUV
Lada is back with a new SUV concept, called the XCODE. The rather stylish albeit quirky concept made its debut at the Moscow motor show recently. Lada, now owned by Renault-Nissan Alliance, is showcasing future product possibilities with the XCODE. The modern design was penned by former Mercedes-Benz designer Briton […]
2017 Chevrolet Colorado debuts new 230kW V6, 8spd auto
Chevrolet has taken the wraps of the model year 2017 Colorado for the US market. It introduces an “all-new” V6 engine and eight-speed auto combo. Not to be confused with our local Holden Colorado, the Chevy version is slightly larger although based on the same GMT 700 platform. It’s regarded […]
Hyundai i30 N hot hatch spotted with new front end (video)
Hyundai has been spotted testing its i30 N performance hot hatch at the Nurburgring once again, this time showing more detail including a new front end. Prototypes have been spotted during development at the iconic Nordschleife for a while now, this time with less camouflage which has given away a […]
Oepl ‘Ampera-e’ to hit Europe as re-badged Chev Bolt
GM’s European subsidiary, Opel, will get its own version of the Tesla Model 3-rivalling Chevrolet Bolt (pictured) as a captive import, set to be announced at the Paris Motor Show next month. The slightly restyled car will be badged Ampera-e, continuing the nameplate used for the European version of the […]
Renault Clio RS16 to go into production, Clio V6 successor?
Renault looks set to announce a limited run version of the Clio R.S. 16 at the Paris Motor Show next month, which could make it one of the most hardcore hot hatches ever produced. The news comes out of France from French publication, Caradisiac. Production is said to be limited […]
Infiniti Q30 now on sale in Australia from $38,900
Infiniti’s entry-level Q30 hatch has launched in Australia, with pricing, specs and equipment all confirmed. Three engines are available. Opening the range is the $38,900 Q30 GT with a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine of 115kW and 250Nm. Moving up, the Sports and Sports Premium models are available with either a 2.0-litre […]
Peugeot 308 GTi 270 review – first impressions (POV)
We’ve tested the Peugeot 308 GTi 250 with its impressive 184kW engine. So now it’s time for the mack daddy GTi 270. This is the flagship in Peugeot’s hot hatch range. It comes with the same engine as the 250 version, only it’s boosted up to 200kW. 200kW from a […]