Renault is planning on removing all diesel engines from its European lineup as soon as 2020, a report has revealed. This is set to be an attempt to meet tighter emission laws. Sources within Renault have told Reuters the costs involved with updating its diesel engines were discussed in 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.
Volkswagen breaching consumer laws in 20 EU countries – report
The European Commission has reportedly handed down a damning report of Volkswagen’s dieselgate scandal, saying the German auto giant has violated consumer laws in 20 EU countries. German publication Die Welt cited sources within the European Commission in its report claiming that Volkswagen’s cheating on emissions tests and misleading the […]
Kia announces eight-speed auto, debuts on 2017 Cadenza
Kia has released details of its first ever eight-speed automatic transmission for its front-wheel drive cars, set to debut in the 2017 Cadenza. Kia filed a total of 143 new patents in the development of the new transmission, which is said to be 3.5kg lighter, and of similar dimensions than […]
Video: Why is this guy smashing his own Ferrari windscreen?
Popular automotive YouTuber Rob Ferretti has smashed the windscreen on his Ferrari 360 as part of a stunt, only to find out the replacement he had planned was also broken. Ferretti explains his frustration at having to replace the air vents, which are in a difficult spot to reach near […]
Lindsay Lohan tries to sue GTA V creators, fails
Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan has lost a lawsuit posed against the developers of the popular console game Grand Theft Auto V. Lohan accused GTA’s developer Take-Two Interactive of basing the virtual character Lacey Jonas on her, and took her case to the New York Court where it was dismissed by […]
Polestar Volvo S60 WTCC racer getting ready for 2017 season
Polestar Cyan Racing has begun testing its entrant for the 2017 FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), with a race variant of the Volvo S60. Better still, during testing and development, teams aren’t obliged to slap on stickers and liveries for the crowds; which means we can bear witness to […]
Ford Mustang a sales hit around the world, overwhelming RHD demand
The sixth-generation Ford Mustang is cementing itself in automotive history, currently on track to become the most popular sports car in the US for the second year running. Ford has also confirmed waiting lists of more than six months for right-hand drive markets like Australia and the UK, as it […]
Aston Martin Q makes special edition ‘Spitfire’ Vantage
Aston Martin’s Cambridge-arm has released a special edition Vantage to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the legendary Spitfire fighter plane. Introducing the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Spitfire 80. Combining arguably the most archetypally-English ingredients from the old empire has resulted in a deliciously-exclusive Vantage, with just eight going up […]