Volvo has announced plans to add a single-motor C40 Recharge to its lineup, alongside a styling refresh of its all-electric XC40 SUV as the company looks to beef up its all-electric offerings around the globe. Key to this plan is the introduction of a new entry-point into the all-electric C40 […]
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.
BMW M3 Touring wagon to debut mid-2022, previewed again (video)
Rumours are swirling that BMW is preparing to unveil an all-new G81 2023 M3 Touring wagon some time in the middle of this year. The news comes as the company sends out another sneak peek of the performance wagon on video. After a three-decade absence, BMW looks set to adorn […]
2022 Jeep Compass S-Limited review (video)
The 2022 Jeep Compass seems to be in a class of one when it comes to the design brief. What we mean by that is, there are very few small SUVs that attempt to provide the user-friendly creature comforts of an urban runaround with real off-road potential. We’re talking about […]
2022 Nissan LEAF update revealed, confirmed for Australia
Nissan has revealed the facelifted 2022 LEAF battery electric vehicle (BEV), giving it a freshened up design and new features. It has been confirmed to arrive in Australia later this year. If you were hoping for a complete overhaul and update of the LEAF’s lithium-ion battery packs and electric motors, […]
Audi certifies V6 TDI engines to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO)
As Audi looks to hit carbon neutrality by the middle of the decade, the company is doing everything it can to make that happen as soon as possible. As part of the initiatives it says its V6 TDI diesel powertrains are now approved to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil, otherwise […]
All-new Nissan X-Trail prepares for launch in Australia in Q4
Nissan is gearing up for the launch of its all-new, fourth-generation X-Trail mid-size SUV with confirmation of fourth-quarter (Q4) deliveries here in Australia. Unfortunately, Nissan Australia is yet to finalise pricing, powertrain and features lists for the next-generation X-Trail, but it has confirmed that it will receive some significant safety […]
For Sale: Rare 1994 Bugatti EB110 GT prototype
While the Bugatti EB110 GT can, without a doubt, be considered as an incredibly rare piece of automotive history, getting your hands on a manufacturer’s development prototype can be considered the mecca of car collecting for many. That, and a whole heap of other factors are likely to drive the […]
Volkswagen in “advanced discussions” on potential Porsche IPO
Share market excitement is swirling amid reports that automotive giant, Volkswagen, is planning on a spin-off of its most profitable division, Porsche, in what could culminate in one of the single-largest initial public offerings (IPO) we’ve seen in recent years. Volkswagen has released a statement overnight confirming that it is […]