Nissan Australia has updated its fully electric LEAF for 2021, adding a new e+ variant. It promises more range, more power, and increased performance. The LEAF e+ sits atop the standard LEAF within Nissan’s lineup. The larger battery pack, which has increased from 40kWh in the base model to 62kWh […]
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.
FCAI praises Victoria for offering subsidy for EV buyers
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is praising the Victorian government for its ‘balanced’ approach supporting electric vehicle owners, amid wide scale criticism of Australia’s lack of incentives for the purchase of a new EV. Recently, the Victorian government outlined a $100 million plan to kick-start electric vehicle ownership […]
Subaru Australia confirms 2022 BRZ arrives Q4 this year
Subaru Australia is looking to stir up further excitement for the release of its second-generation 2022 BRZ, launching a new sub-page on its website allowing punters to register their interest for the new model. With just 50 units of the current-generation BRZ available for purchase, Subaru is hoping the gap […]
Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota co-developing communications tech
Daihatsu, Mazda, Suzuki, Subaru, and Toyota have announced they are all collaborating on the next generation of vehicle communication devices that will make ‘smart’ vehicles even smarter. More specifically, the five manufacturers have agreed to a universal and standardised design provision for connected services, which they say will result in […]
Hennessey reveals Mammoth 1000 SUV, based on RAM TRX
Hennessey, the famous maker of low-slung hypercars, has turned its attention to the world of seven-seaters, creating the Mammoth 1000 SUV. It’s based on the RAM TRX. With a name like that, you know it’s going to be one of the most mammoth offerings in terms of power for the […]
DBR1 pack announced for 2021 Aston Martin V12 Speedster
Aston Martin has confirmed it will produce a limited-run DBR1 pack for its V12 Speedster, designed as a homage to the brand’s Le Mans victories while serving as a vision toward its racing-inspired future. The optional DBR1 V12 Speedster is the company’s celebration of its iconic DBR1, a 24 hours […]
GTO Engineering ‘Squalo’ name confirmed for stunning new model
GTO Engineering has confirmed the styling and some engine specs for its soon-to-be-released throwback to the iconic Ferrari 250, called the Squalo. The name Squalo translates from Italian, meaning shark, and is the realisation of the GTO Engineering team who specialises in Ferrari servicing, repairs, engine builds, and complete restorations. […]
All-new Hyundai Kona N unveiled, on sale in Australia Q3, 2021
Hyundai has unveiled the first-ever high-performance SUV for the non-premium market segment, and the first SUV from its N division. Meet the Kona N. It will go on sale in Australia during the third quarter of this year. Considering this is an N car, let’s jump straight into that engine. […]