A very special 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS commissioned for self-confessed Porsche-enthusiast Jerry Seinfeld has been spotted up for sale in the USA. What’s particularly interesting about this GT3 RS, aside from its celebrity owner, is the fact that it’s been kitted out with more than a quarter of a […]
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.
Production-spec 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz previewed
Hyundai has released a series of teaser sketches of the production version of its upcoming Santa Cruz pickup/ute, two weeks ahead of the official unveiling on April 15. Hyundai describes the Santa Cruz as a “sport adventure vehicle”, and claims it shatters both the SUV and pickup/ute segments of the […]
Toyota unveils all-new 2022 GR 86 sports coupe
Toyota has lifted the lid on the third addition to its Gazoo Racing series of road vehicles with the world premiere of the 2022 Toyota GR 86. It replaces the very popular Toyota 86 sports coupe, and continues to share foundations and powertrain components with the Subaru BRZ. The GR […]
Hydrogen Hyundai NEXO now certified for sale in Australia
Hyundai has officially introduced its all-new NEXO hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, which is the first hydrogen vehicle certified for sale in Australia. The NEXO is the result of more than 20 years of research and development in the field of hydrogen fuel cells, and offers a range of up to […]
Genesis unveils stunning X Concept, previews future GT car?
There’s another all-electric concept announced this week, this time from Korea in the form of the Genesis X Concept. It’s an equal-parts mysterious and elegant offering from the Hyundai-owned brand. Genesis is making bold promises with the debut of the X Concept, stating that elements of its design language and […]
Suzuki Australia announces Swift ‘100 Year Anniversary Edition’
Suzuki is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its international operations, and to help mark the occasion a special edition Swift is being launched in Australia. The limited edition Suzuki Swift is based on the GL Navigator variant, which is powered by a 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine producing 66kW and 120Nm, and […]
Jaguar Land Rover announces 5-year warranty in Australia
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in Australia has made a revision to its warranty plan, extending the coverage for new vehicles to a 5-year, unlimited kilometre program. That extension adds two years and unlimited kilometres to Jaguar Land Rover’s previous warranty offer of three-years, 100,000km. The additional two years of warranty […]
Mazds MX-30 M Hybrid arrives in Australia, priced from $33,990
Mazda Australia has released prices and specifications for its new MX-30 M Hybrid, which is available in G20e Evolve, G20e Touring, and G20e Astina trim levels. The local arm also confirms an all-electric version will arrive later this year. Mazda’s first-ever M Hybrid range will feature a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol […]