Audi has lifted the lid on an exciting new roadster concept called the Skysphere that can transform from a roadster to a grand tourer with the touch of a button. The Skysphere doesn’t simply open the roof and claim itself to be a roadster, either. It actually extends its wheelbase […]
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 Honda NSX Type S sends off current generation
Honda made news over the weekend, unveiling its limited-production NSX Type S. It’s designed as a farewell to the second-generation NSX, and was shown to the public for the first time at the Monterey Car Week in the USA. It promises more power and sharper driving dynamics than the regular model. […]
Lamborghini unveils new Countach LPI 800-4, marks 50th anniversary
Lamborghini is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Countach nameplate with the launch of a super limited-edition throwback, called the LPI 800-4, powered by a V12 hybrid producing 599kW. It was unveiled in the US over the weekend. The powertrain features Lamborghini’s tried-and-tested 6.5-litre V12 throwing out 574kW, paired […]
Ford starts using robot test drivers for extreme weather testing
In a move that could spell a change of the times and put the writing on the wall for human test drivers, Ford has announced the addition of two robots to its test driving team. These are being used for extreme weather testing. Ford has added two robots by the […]
2021 Toyota Fortuner gets GR Sport treatment, adds mild spice
Toyota has confirmed another GR Sport variant for its ever-expanding lineup. This time in the form of the 2021 Fortuner. Yep, even the heavy-duty, body-on-frame SUV isn’t forgotten in the world of sportiness. Toyota seems hell-bent on expanding its Gazoo Racing lineup, with the recent introduction of the GR Yaris […]
Toyota GR Super Sport future in doubt following fiery incident – report
The development of Toyota’s road-going hybrid hypercar called the GR Super Sport is reportedly on thin ice after an incident during testing at Fuji Speedway. Toyota announced back in 2018 that it was developing both a race and road-going version of an all-new hybrid hypercar, called the GR Super Sport. […]
Mountune announces 268kW tune kit for 2021 Ford Focus ST
UK tuning outfit, Mountune, has launched a new upgrade kit for the current Mk4 Ford Focus ST, adding a heap of power to the already hot, hot hatch’s power output. Mountune says its latest power upgrade kit, known as the m365, raises the Focus ST’s 2.3-litre turbo engine’s power output […]
Alfa Romeo to offer only fully electric vehicles from 2027
Alfa Romeo’s parent company, Stellantis, has confirmed that Alfa is set to become one of the first major manufacturers in its lineup to transition to a 100 per cent electric model lineup from 2027. It will follow a number of other carmakers, including rival brand Jaguar which is going full-electric […]