In the wake of factory shutdowns and microchip shortages, the number of new cars released in 2021 has been massively hindered by external forces hitting even the world’s largest manufacturers. Thankfully, though, momentum has been steadily picking up in recent months, and it looks as though 2022 is set to […]
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.
Saietta debuts innovative in-wheel electric motor technology
Saietta, a UK-based auto design and production company, has unveiled an innovative new electric motor platform that uses in-wheel electric motors that are said to offer better performance at lower speeds that traditional motors. Saietta says the innovation is most applicable and efficient in the urban environment, with its AFT […]
2022 Geneva Motor Show going ahead, but different
Organisers of the Geneva Motor Show have confirmed the 91st edition will return in February, 2022, after two years of cancellations due to COVID-19. The organisers, known as the GIMS Foundation, has officially opened up registrations for automakers to take part in the event next year, which is slated to […]
McLaren adds windscreen to Elva roadster, 20kg heavier
McLaren has confirmed that a windscreen version of the limited edition Elva roadster is available and will soon enter production. The Elva was unveiled to the world as a celebration of Bruce McLaren’s most famous open-top racing creations from the 1960s, and boasts the lightest kerb weight of any road-going […]
Swiss company to buy Lamborghini, Audi says not for sale – report
Lamborghini’s parent company Audi, through Volkswagen Group, has reportedly rejected an offer of more than US$9 billion from a Swiss company to purchase the Italian raging bull. According an Autocar report, the 7.5 billion-euro offer came from Swiss Quantum Group, alongside British investment group Centricus, who apparently submitted a letter […]
MG adds ‘Core’ and ‘Vibe’ variants to ZST range in Australia
MG has introduced two new variants to its popular ZST range, in the form of the ZST Core and ZST Vibe. The new variants aim to lower the entry price point for the nameplate, which now starts from $25,490. Both the new ZST Core and Vibe variants are powered by […]
Orders for 2022 Nissan Z set to open on November 15?
Rumours are swirling around at the moment, suggesting Nissan is set to open the order book for its next-generation Z sports car, often dubbed as the ‘400Z’, on November 15. The new model has so far only been shown in “close-to-final” prototype form. The news comes from a purported staff […]
Mercedes-Benz S 580, Maybach S 680 join Australian lineup
Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced the S 580 L 4MATIC and the almighty Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC have joined the local S-Class range of luxurious limousines. After quite a few years on the sidelines, the Maybach badge has been welcomed back to the Mercedes lineup in the form of the Mercedes-Maybach […]