Nissan says that it is gearing up for the full reveal, pricing and specification details of the upcoming Navara SL Warrior, which is aimed at giving punters a slice of hardcore Warrior action at a more accessible price. Back in May we noted that Nissan was keen to cash in […]
Alexi Falson
Alexi is an automotive road tester and news editor at PerformanceDrive. He appreciates the complexity of modern vehicle engineering and loves to keep his hands greasy working on motorbikes and cars. He prefers wagons over SUVs, vans over utes and reads more news than your Grandma.
Toyota reveals 2023 Crown flagship in 4 body styles, not for Australia
Toyota has taken the wraps off a dynamic new 2023 Crown lineup that showcases four different body styles including an SUV for the first time. But like all previous Crowns, it won’t be headed to Australia any time soon. Toyota is positioning the Crown at the pinnacle of its lineup […]
BMW global EV sales jump 110% in 2022 H1, overall sales down 13.3%
BMW says the public’s appetite for its EV portfolio is growing with serious pace, with the company doubling its global sales of EVs, alongside a 75 per cent increase for its plug-in hybrid lineup in the first half of 2022. Around the globe, BMW and MINI combined sales of all-electric […]
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N confirmed, performance concepts revealed
We’ve been speculating on Hyundai’s plans for giving its IONIQ 5 the N performance treatment for quite some time now, and thankfully, the company has confirmed that there will indeed be an IONIQ 5 N battery-electric performance model released next year. Unfortunately, though, Hyundai has remained extremely tight-lipped in terms […]
For Sale: Peter Brock’s 1974 Holden Torana GTR XU-1
Shannons is back at it again with the auction of a stunning piece of Australian motoring history, with none other than Peter Brock’s 1974 Touring Car Championship-conquering Torana GTR XU-1 set to go under the hammer next month. The GTR XU-1 was first developed back in 1970 with HDT chief […]
2023 Nissan Pathfinder prices start from $54,190 in Australia
After confirming a four-variant Pathfinder lineup here in Australia, Nissan has lifted the lid on pricing for its latest family-focused large SUV, with the range kicking off from $54,190. Headlining the new-gen Pathfinder range is a brand-new styling package, nine-speed transmission, updated 4WD and steering systems, as well as added […]
Polestar global sales jump 125% in first half of 2022
Polestar is recording extremely strong sales figures for the first half of this year, more than doubling its total deliveries as it eyes off the goal of 50,000 units by the end of 2022. The company says that it has delivered 21,200 units in the first six. months of 2022, […]
Land Rover launches MY2023 updates for Velar, arrives in Australia Q4
Land Rover has confirmed prices and specs for the latest MY2023 Range Rover Velar lineup, with the introduction of a new plug-in hybrid variant alongside a special edition model and a series of price increases. The all-new P400e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) comes powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol paired […]