Skoda has been caught out testing its highly anticipated Kodiaq large SUV, just weeks away from its official debut. Credit goes to Magazin ProDriver CZ’s Facebook page, who spotted what may well prove to be the world’s first photo of a mostly undisguised Kodiaq. The front end, and particular headlamp […]
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.
BMW 740e iPerformance on sale in Australia from $229,000
BMW has confirmed the 740e iPerformance luxury sedan will arrive in Australia “late-2016”, coming in as the first high-end model under the new iPerformance sub-brand. It is powered by a 190kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder unit and 83kW/250Nm liquid-cooled synchronous electric motor, producing a combined 240kW and 650Nm of torque. BMW […]
VW 3.0 TDI could have more emissions-cheating devices – report
Authorities in the US have apparently discovered up to three unauthorised software programs installed on Volkswagen Group’s 3.0 TDI V6 diesel engine, a report claims. German publication Bild am Sonntag says the 3.0-litre diesel engines were fitted with three software programs, previously unknown to authorities. It should be mentioned that […]
Mercedes planning EV sub-brand, rival Tesla & BMW ‘i’
Mercedes is reportedly planning to launch a new sub-brand focussed on electric powertrain models to compete with the likes of Tesla and BMW’s ‘i’ brand. According to an Automotive News report, Mercedes is planning to launch two electric SUVs and two electric sedans in the near future. The new models […]
2016 Hyundai Veloster Series II update announced
Hyundai Australia has released an updated and streamlined Veloster Series II range, complete with a new entry-level variant and more equipment as standard. Hyundai has consolidated the previous four-variant Veloster range into a two-variant lineup, offering buyers the choice of the naturally aspirated Veloster from $29,590, and the SR Turbo […]
Tesla Autopilot drives man to hospital, saves his life
An American man suffering from a life-threatening pulmonary embolism has said that Tesla’s AutoPilot saved his life after the vehicle drove the incapacitated man to the emergency room. On July 26, Joshua Neally, a Missouri resident, was driving his Tesla Model X on a return journey from work with the […]
Ford Mustang part of major recall in North America, affects 830,000
Ford has issued a massive recall in North America affecting just under 830,000 vehicles, including the new Mustang, built between 2012-2015. The recall is related to a potential problem with the door latch that could break under certain circumstances. According to Ford; “in certain situations where the door is able […]
Audi Q5 Ingolstadt production passes 1 million milestone
Audi has announced a major milestone for its popular Q5 SUV, having produced its one-millionth unit in Germany. The one-millionth Q5 to roll out of Audi’s Ingolstadt factory was a Sepang Blue SQ5, headed for a German customer. Audi first introduced its mid-range SUV back in 2008, and the Q5’s […]