BMW says it is nearing the final tuning phase for its upcoming XM flagship, which features a new hybrid V8 powertrain that could give us a sign of things to come for BMW M’s next-gen high-powered models. While the Concept XM was first unveiled last year as a plug-in hybrid […]
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 Australia axes Prius hybrid after 21 years, 35,947 total sales
Toyota has confirmed that it is discontinuing the iconic Toyota Prius hybrid here in Australia after a sales run spanning more than two decades. Since its introduction here in Australia back in 2001, Toyota has delivered 20,847 Prius units in Australia, which adds up to 35,947 total sales when you […]
Bentley unveils extended wheelbase Bentayga, arrives Q4 2022
Have you ever thought to yourself that the one thing holding the Bentley Bentayga back was its cramped legroom? Neither have we, but Bentley has gone and addressed that potential problem anyway with the release of the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase. All up, the stretched-out version of the second-generation Bentayga takes […]
Toyota prepares 2023 updates for some models, 8kW boost for Corolla hybrid
Toyota has announced a series of 2023 model updates heading for its lineup in the second half of this year, with the Corolla, Yaris, Yaris Cross, GR Supra and the Camry sedan all set to receive added or revised features. Toyota says the Corolla is set to receive the most […]
Subaru Solterra EV confirmed for Australia, arrives in 2023
While Subaru first unveiled its Solterra battery electric SUV back in November, the local division has now confirmed it will go on sale in Australia in 2023. A left-hand drive example made its Australian debut this week, with a special presentation for media during the launch event for the WRX. […]
Premcar expanding Nissan Warrior program, Navara SL and Patrol
Following the success of the first and second iterations of the Nissan Navara Warrior by Premcar program, Nissan has confirmed that it will be expanding its lineup of hardcore off-roaders here in Australia to include a more affordable version the tough ute based on the entry Navara SL platform. A […]
All-new 2023 Range Rover Sport revealed, confirmed for Australia
It’s been nine years in the making, but Jaguar Land Rover has finally taken the wraps off its all-new 2023 Range Rover Sport, while confirming Australian deliveries for the end of 2022 with prices kicking off from $131,160. In terms of styling, JLR hasn’t reinvented the wheel with the latest […]
Tesla suspends Shanghai production again, supply constraints
Tesla has been forced to suspend production at its massive Shanghai Gigafactory after reportedly failing to secure enough parts to keep up with demands. This is just days after a COVID-related 22-day production halt sent forecasts into disarray. The news comes from Reuters who says that according to two sources […]