In a bitter-sweet moment for enthusiasts of the Subaru WRX badge, Prodrive has confirmed that its P25 revival of the iconic WRC-conquering 22B STI is set for its official reveal at Goodwood this week. And it comes attached to a jaw-dropping price tag. It comes 25 years after Prodrive developed […]
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.
Rolls-Royce showcasing Black Badge lineup at 2022 Goodwood Festival
Rolls-Royce has announced plans to showcase its full Black Badge lineup at the upcoming 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, giving punters a close-up look at some of its most exclusive creations. Rolls’ says that every member of the Black Badge family will be displayed at Goodwood’s Laundry Green, including the […]
Haval H6 Hybrid & GT score 5-Star ANCAP safety rating (video)
GWM’s Haval H6 Hybrid and GT variants have each received a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, ahead of the GT’s arrival here in Australia next month. The news comes just two days after GWM confirmed a July launch for its sleek H6 GT mid-sized SUV, which was delayed by production slowdowns […]
Ferrari Purosangue SUV to debut in September, V12 confirmed
After years of waiting and speculation, Ferrari has confirmed that its highly-anticipated Purosangue SUV will make its official debut in September with a fire-breathing V12 powertrain at its heart. Just don’t let them hear you calling it an SUV, because Ferrari prefers the term Ferrari Utility Vehicle, or FUV. After […]
Rivian records $1.6 billion loss in Q1 alongside $95m in revenue
Californian EV manufacturer, Rivian, has posted a net loss totalling US$1.6 billion for the first quarter of this year, while reporting revenue figures of $95 million. In spite of the less than desirable figures, Rivian says that it is on track to meet its annual production estimates of 25,000 deliveries […]
Toyota posts record profits for 2022 fiscal year, despite challenges
Toyota has made it clear it won’t let nightmarish supply chain constraints or production halts get in the way of its profits, after the company posted record-setting revenue, net income and operating profit figures for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. In its latest earnings call, Toyota reported an operating profit jump […]
2023 Maserati MC20 coupe & Cielo roadster updates announced
Maserati has given its MC20 lineup a considerable price hike for the latest 2023 model year, but is looking to sweeten the deal with added standard features for its Lamborghini Huracan and Ferrari F8 Tributo rival. Maserati’s hardtop MC20 coupe comes priced from $467,000, marking a $29,000 price increase, while […]
GWM confirms July launch for Haval H6 GT SUV in Australia
After considerable delays, GWM Australia says it is gearing up for a July launch for its sporty mid-sized SUV, the Haval H6 GT. The H6 GT was originally set for launch earlier this year, however, GWM was plagued by production slowdowns and supply chain restrains that meant it only entered […]