The numbers are in, and to the surprise of absolutely nobody on earth, it turns out the new Ford GT is quite thirsty. Despite its modern construction, high-tech twin-turbo powertrain and more than a decade separating it from its predecessor, the new Ford GT sips fuel at a supercar-like rate. […]
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.
Kia Stinger revealed as new RWD sports sedan
Kia has taken the wraps off the all-new 2018 Kia Stinger, also known as Kia’s first-ever rear-wheel drive sports sedan. The headline figures are impressive; with the flagship Stinger powered by a 3.3-litre V6 with two turbochargers, throwing 272kW/510Nm to the ground via an eight-speed transmission. Kia says the Stinger […]
Nissan suspends partnership with Daimler, cutting costs – report
Nissan has stalled on a collaborative effort alongside Daimler to produce luxury cars, according to a report in the U.S. Reuters published a report citing sources closely involved within the two companies claiming Nissan had suspended the seven-year partnership that included co-development of luxury vehicle platforms, in an effort to […]
Chevrolet Volt & Bolt set sales pace in December
Chevrolet is celebrating the New Year with strong sales of its plug-in hybrid models, including the debutant Bolt and a record-setting month of sales for the Chevrolet Volt. In its first month of U.S. sales, Chevrolet managed to ship 579 units of the new Bolt in December. This figure is […]
Trump warns Toyota, stern message against Mexican production
President-elect Trump has set his sights on a new manufacturer, after publicly calling out Toyota on its plans to sell Corolla models built in Mexico. Just days after targeting General Motors via Twitter, Trump is now shaping up to the world’s biggest manufacturer, Toyota. In response to Toyota’s plans to […]
Nearly 1000 cars set on fire in France by arson NYE tradition
Some French residents may have felt the traditional New Year’s hangover more than most this year, after nearly 1000 cars were torched during New Year celebrations across the country. French authorities have confirmed that a total of 945 vehicles were set ablaze during New Year’s festivities, with the damage ranging […]
Tesla begins battery cell production at Gigafactory
Tesla has announced it has begun producing battery cells at its new Gigafactory in Nevada, U.S.A. Tesla, a company that entered a joint collaboration with Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, says the batteries produced will make their way into products like the upcoming Model 3, as well as its energy storage […]
McLaren confirms new Super Series model, reveals carbon tub
McLaren has confirmed the first example of the Super Series’s second generation will be unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March, giving us a sneak peek by showing the new “Monocage II” chassis. Codenamed the ‘P14’, the new model will replace the outgoing 650S Coupe and underpin McLaren’s […]