Genesis has published its sustainability plan that provides a firm exit date from the internal combustion engine for the company, with all new vehicles produced from 2025 to be electric, with either battery or hydrogen fuel cell power. The Korean company says that this major pivot will help it become […]
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.
2022 Isuzu D-Max update brings in 1.9TD, new variants
Isuzu Ute Australia has confirmed the addition of a new engine and no less than six new variants for its 2022 D-Max lineup, including a new flagship X-Terrain 4×4 and new options for those looking for an entry-level model. Isuzu’s updated D-Max range is set to hit showrooms in the […]
Ram tops JD Power’s 2021 Initial Quality Study in USA
Ram has taken out the top spot in JD Power’s Initial Quality Study in the USA for the first time, marking a significant milestone for parent company Stellantis with Dodge taking out second place. The result is made even more impressive by the fact that just 24 months ago, Ram […]
Netflix drops official trailer of Michael Schumacher documentary (video)
Entertainment giant Netflix has given us the first sneak peek at its upcoming documentary featuring Michael Schumacher’s remarkable, record-setting Formula 1 career, while providing the world’s first glimpse at the superstar after suffering a catastrophic head injury during a skiing accident in 2013. The documentary that looks into the life […]
Aussie start-up Jolt receives $100m investment for 5000 EV chargers
Australian electric vehicle charging start-up company, Jolt, has received a $100 million investment to kick-start its EV infrastructure around the country, with plans for more than 5000 chargers to be set up. Jolt received $100 million in funding from one of the world’s largest multinational investment companies, Blackrock, who has […]
Mercedes-Benz adds entry EQC 400 electric SUV to Australian lineup
Mercedes-Benz has announced the addition of a new entry-level variant for the all-electric EQC in Australia, with the introduction of the EQC 400 4MATIC. It’s set to hit showrooms by the end of the year with a price tag of $124,300 (before on-road costs). The EQC 400 4MATIC slides into […]
Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition revealed, by SV Bespoke
If you’re looking for a luxurious lounge room on wheels that can set your hair on fire, you’re in luck. With the help of its SV Bespoke division, Jaguar Land Rover has just unveiled the 2022 Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition. The latest Range Rover Sport SVR is powered […]
Hardcore Ford Focus ST ‘Edition’ edition announced in Europe
Ford has taken the wraps off a new, hardcore performance variant of the current Focus ST, adding upgraded suspension and some weight reduction measures. Called the Focus ST Edition, it retains the existing 2.3-litre turbocharged EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, pushing out 206kW and 420Nm to the front-wheels via a six-speed manual […]