Volkswagen has confirmed it will extend its production halt at one of its factories in Germany, citing declining demand for the Passat sedan and wagon variant. Volkswagen will pause production of the Passat at its Emden facility in northern Germany between February 16-17, and February 21, according to a company […]
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.
Volkswagen dieselgate U.S. dealership case settled in US$1.2b deal
Volkswagen has had a settlement worth $1.21 billion officially approved by a judge in the U.S. The settlement in question is in relation to the 650 U.S. Volkswagen dealerships that filed for damages in the aftermath of the dieselgate scandal. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer earlier this week gave the […]
Tickford announces tuning packages for Ford Mustang in Australia
Local tuning house and former Ford partner Tickford has released a new set of power packs for the Ford Mustang, for both the EcoBoost and GT V8 variants. Starting with the entry-level EcoBoost Mustang, power from the 2.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder unit has been increased from the stock 233kW at 5600rpm […]
Mitsubishi previews new SUV for Geneva show
Mitsubishi has released a teaser image of its upcoming compact SUV, to debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, billing it as “a turning point” and the first of a new generation of vehicles for the brand. The arrival of Mitsubishi’s first CUV (compact, or in this case, coupé SUV) […]
President Trump invites GM, Ford, FCA bosses for talks on industry future
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host chief executives of Detroit’s three big manufacturers for talks on Tuesday, according to the White House. Chief executives from General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have been invited to dine with President Donald Trump for breakfast, where they are expected […]
Bernie Ecclestone no longer F1 CEO, following Liberty Media takeover
Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone, 86, has been ousted from F1 altogether after a takeover bid from Liberty Media. The takeover bid, valued at just under AU$10 billion, has resulted in a confirmation from Liberty Media that the octogenarian would be relieved of his position; one he has maintained for […]
Range Rover Sport SVR does 0-100km/h in 5.5 seconds on sand (video)
Land Rover has released a clip of the mighty Range Rover Sport SVR showcasing its impressive acceleration figures on low-grip surfaces. The clip (below) shows the 405kW Range Rover Sport SVR logging 0-100km/h sprints on surfaces like asphalt, grass, gravel, sand, mud and even snow. The Range Rover Sport SVR […]
Hennessey Venom GT production ends, special edition announced
Hennessey has announced the end of the line for its Venom GT, marking the occasion with a special edition Venom GT Final Edition, which produces 1082kW/1565Nm. The Hennessey Venom GT, among many other feats, was, and still remains one of few vehicles that can out-sprint the Bugatti Veyron. In years […]