Volvo has escaped the first quarter of 2022 relatively unscathed, in spite of the fact deliveries were down by as much as 20 per cent as component shortages continue to hamper production in the industry. The news comes as Volvo releases its financial results for Q1, 2022, reporting an 8 […]
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.
Wiesmann reveals surprise return with all-electric Thunderball roadster
Boutique manufacturer Wiesmann has returned from the shadows with the surprise unveiling of a high-powered electric roadster known as Project Thunderball. While relatively few details are available at this stage, Wiesmann says its primary goal is to bring the world its first all-electric two-seater convertible to the market, and the […]
Polestar 2 updates announced for 2023 model, priced from $63,900
Polestar has revealed a series of updates for its 2023 Polestar 2 offering new colour and alloy wheel designs, while pledging CO2 reductions and new initiatives aimed at making its supply chains more transparent and environmentally sustainable. What’s new in the lineup? Well, there are two new colour finishes – […]
Porsche unveils new 911 Sport Classic with 405kW, confirmed for Australia
Porsche has taken the wraps off a stunning modern interpretation of a classic, with the unveiling of the new 911 Sport Classic based on the current 992 generation. It’s a celebration of Porsche’s hugely influential designs from the 1960s and ’70s. The release of the 911 Sport Classic comes as […]
2022 Hyundai Palisade Highlander 2.2D review (video)
If you’ve been looking at your options in the world of seven- or eight-seat SUVs for a while now, you might have noticed a recent addition to the roster, the Hyundai Palisade. Designed as Hyundai’s flagship SUV family-mover, the Palisade is here to serve buyers that might want to stick […]
For Sale: Rare 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 GT manual wagon, in Australia
JDM enthusiasts rejoice, as there’s a new collector’s item that’s popped up for sale online in Australia; a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 9 (Evo IX) in genuine station wagon form, complete with a manual transmission. Across its lifespan, just 2500 examples of the EVO 9 wagon were produced for the […]
Audi Australia launches Q5 35 TDI Limited Edition for 2022, from $68,350
Audi has confirmed plans to expand its Q5 SUV lineup in Australia by introducing a new entry-level limited edition variant, called the 35 TDI Limited Edition. Not only is it the most affordable Q5 in the local lineup, Audi is going as far as saying that it’s the most fuel-efficient […]
2023 Mercedes-AMG C 43 4Matic revealed, gets mild-hybrid 2.0T 4CYL ‘M139’
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its all-new 2023 AMG C 43 performance model, based on the new C-Class, while confirming it will arrive in Australia next year in sedan and Estate wagon form. In an effort to meet increasingly stringent emission regulations, Mercedes-AMG has thrown out its twin-turbo six powering the existing […]