Kia has lifted the lid on pricing and specifications for its new Niro in Australia, with a two-powertrain lineup presenting hybrid and full electric options. While it took some time for Kia to bring the first-generation Niro to Australian shores, it has been quick to introduce the second-gen Niro to […]
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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.
Peugeot and Citroen announce price increases in Australia
French siblings Peugeot and Citroen have confirmed price increases across each of their respective lineups in Australia, in a move described by the brands as “unavoidable”. The companies have said that in the wake of rising production and logistical costs, it was left with no option but to increase MLPs […]
Genesis GV60 on sale in Australia from $103,700, arrives September
Genesis has confirmed prices and specs for its first-ever foray into the world of all-electric vehicles, with the 2023 Genesis GV60 coming to Australia with a starting price of $103,700. The GV60 is the first all-electric cab out of the Genesis ranks, with the company confirming that it will be […]
2022 Nissan Qashqai on sale in Australia from $33,890
Nissan Australia is getting ready to introduce the all-new 2022 Qashqai SUV lineup later this year, with a powertrain update, revised transmission and new suspension hardware headlining the upgrades for the range. Powering the 2022 Qashqai lineup is a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine that now provides an additional 4kW of […]
UK car production numbers increase for first time in 11 months
In great news for the UK’s manufacturing scene, the car industry has bucked a 10-month downturn in production numbers after reporting 13.3 per cent growth for May, 2022. Though, things remain perilous when you zoom out. The news comes from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, who mapped out […]
BMW i3 production ends, after 9 years and 250,000 sales
BMW has rounded out production of the i3 at its factory in Germany, with a special edition HomeRun variant announced to help celebrate the success of the pioneering little battery-electric vehicle. The i3 is being retired from its Leipzig production line, some nine years and 250,000 units – and a […]
For Sale: Lexus LFA going up for auction, last 10-of-10 build for Australia
The Lexus LFA will go down in the history books as one of the best-sounding production cars ever made, and one of the rarest you’ll find on Australian roads. Now, though, thanks to an upcoming auction hosted by Shannons, you can get your hands on the very last Lexus LFA […]
Aston Martin seeking funds to secure future, share price drops – report
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 […]