Mazda has unveiled a range of minor tweaks for the 2022 CX-3 lineup as the brand looks to continue the sales success of the compact SUV. The range continues to be kicked off in the form of the CX-3 Neo Sport, moving through to the Maxx Sport, Maxx Sport LE, […]
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.
Land Rover planning luxury Defender flagship, based on 130 – report
There’s news swirling that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) could be considering a new upper-luxury flagship variant of the Defender, apparently to be based on the upcoming 130-wheelbase model, utilising the next Range Rover platform. The info in question comes from an Autocar report in the UK, suggesting JLR is looking […]
Toyota unveils Corolla Cross GR Sport
Toyota has announced an all-new sporty addition to the popular small SUV market segment, with the unveiling of the Corolla Cross GR Sport. While, sadly, the announcement is specifically for the Taiwanese market, it’s not too much of a stretch to imagine the Corolla Cross GR Sport making its way […]
Manhart debuts insane ‘MHX6 700WB’ forged-carbon kit for BMW X6 M
German tuning house Manhart has taken a look at the latest BMW X6 M and determined it’s nowhere near aggressive enough… hence the introduction of a new performance kit, adding even more power, unique carbon finishes and a heap of aggression to the X6 M’s resume. The company hasn’t minced […]
Bugatti Centodieci completes 300km/h wind tunnel tests (video)
Bugatti has confirmed that its ultra-exclusive Centodieci hypercar has completed wind tunnel testing at one of its specialised facilities, as the brand finalises the aero package for the limited-run beast. Bugatti is no stranger to the wind tunnel, considering it has produced more than one of the world’s fastest production […]
2021 Abarth 595 Competizione update announced for Australia
Fiat’s performance arm, Abarth, has updated its little 595 Competizione pocket rocket for 2021, adding some highlights designed to celebrate the company’s rally heritage. The 2o21 Abarth 595 Competizione is powered by the same 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine as before, producing 132kW and 250Nm. This is sent to the front […]
Lotus previews 1260kg Emira GT4 race car with 298kW
British sports car manufacturer Lotus has lifted the lid on its latest creation and simultaneously announced a return to the world of competitive motorsport, with the release of the GT4 race car based on the company’s road-going Emira sports coupe. While the future of Lotus’s passenger car division is set […]
All-electric Renault 5 Prototype confirmed for 2024 production, 400km Range
Renault has confirmed that the Renault 5 Prototype concept, unveiled earlier this year, will go into production some time in 2024. It’ll enter the market as a retro yet modern city car with full electric power. The Renault 5 Prototype is a high-tech homage and celebration of 50 years of […]