British manufacturer, Aston Martin, is reportedly seeking investment to help secure funds for its the next generation of platforms and all-electric powertrains. The news comes from Autocar, reporting that Aston is looking to “significantly strengthen” its financial status while eyeing off an aggressive investment plan into brand-new platforms for its […]
Year: 2022
Hyundai chief hints at IONIQ 6 Shooting Brake and hot N variant
Just days after revealing the official design of the IONIQ 6, Hyundai’s design chief has hinted at a Shooting Brake variant and a high-powered N model joining the lineup in the future. The IONIQ 6 showcases a styling package no doubt inspired by the Prophecy concept that was first unveiled […]
Toyota global sales and production drop 9% in May
Toyota’s global sales numbers fell over nine per cent during May, as production setbacks and supply chain constraints brought on by semiconductor shortages and COVID continue to impact the industry. Toyota says that both sales and production numbers have fallen below last year’s levels due to the shortages, logistical nightmares […]
2022 Hyundai i20 N review (video)
These are the sorts of cars us at PerformanceDrive get excited about. Hyundai is very kind to offer an N performance model for nearly every sedan and hatch in the showroom, no matter how small. The Hyundai i20 N joins the likes of the Ford Fiesta ST, Toyota GR Yaris, […]
Mercedes-Benz A-Class & B-Class to be killed off in 2025 – report
Reports are circulating that Mercedes-Benz is planning to cease production of the current generation A-Class and B-Class small cars in 2025, after executives apparently opted not to renew its production cycle. The news comes from Handelsblatt, reporting that after talking with four sources with knowledge of the executive decision, the […]
2022 BMW M240i xDrive review (video)
What a little machine this is. It’s the new BMW M240i xDrive. You could think of it as a miniature BMW M4, offering focussed and engaging driving dynamics, neat coupe proportions and a potent engine up front. It is no longer rear-wheel drive, instead coming in all-wheel drive form only […]
Honda Australia adds special editions to MY2022 CR-V lineup
Honda has revealed that two special edition variants will be added to its CR-V lineup for MY2022, with the CR-V Black Edition and the three-row CR-V VTi 7 +Luxe joining the ranks of its mid-size SUV team. Before the debut of a brand-new CR-V in just a few weeks’ time, […]
Mahindra confirms Scorpio-N for Australia, coming in 2023
Mahindra has announced plans to capitalise on the ever-popular mid-size SUV market, confirming its Indian fan-favourite Scorpio-N for Australia for sometime in 2023. For now, little is known about the pricing and specifications of the Scorpio-N, however, we do know that it will come packaged as a seven-seat SUV featuring […]