BMW, keen to boost sales in the east, has unveiled the recently-spotted 1 Series Sedan which will be sold exclusively in the Chinese market. The 1 Series sedan was first previewed as BMW’s Concept Compact Sedan, at last year’s Guangzhou Motor Show, and took just a year to reach the […]
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.
Lamborghini opens Ad Persona Studio at headquarters
Lamborghini has opened its Ad Personam Studio at its Bolognese HQ, designed to add another level of customisation for its vehicles. The studio was built entirely for Lambo’s customisation program, which offers a mind-boggling amount of options to personalise your Huracan or Aventador. The process of buying a Lamborghini includes […]
Sporty 2016 Hyundai i30 SR Series II announced for Australia
Hyundai has released a freshened-up i30 SR hatch for the release of the Series II, complete with some added sporting pedigree. While engine output remains unchanged at 124kW/201Nm from the 2.0-litre four-cylinder GDi unit, Hyundai says it has tuned the suspension and handling quality for even more performance, but also […]
VW 3.0 TDI emissions fix rejected by Californian regulators
In a major blow, Californian regulators have rejected Volkswagen’s proposed fix for vehicles fitted with 3.0-litre TDI engines that became embroiled in the ‘dieselgate’ controversy. The Californian Air Resources Board has announced the rejection, citing that Volkswagen’s proposal wasn’t enough to satisfy the board the German manufacturer was doing enough […]
2016 Ford Focus RS now on sale in Australia from $50,990
Ford Australia is finally announcing the official introduction of the highly-anticipated 2016 Ford Focus RS super hot hatch. With prices kicking off at $50,990 (plus on-roads), you’re looking at the most powerful Ford Focus to hit the Australian roads and also the most affordable RS. It is also the 30th […]
BMW to expand use of 3D-printed components
BMW has revealed that it intends to construct even more parts for its vehicles using 3D printers, expanding its manufacturing capabilities. BMW has printed vehicle components using a 3D printing process in one way or another for 25 years now, and expects its new Planar 3D technology will make production […]
New Suzuki Vitara & Kia Optima awarded 5-star ANCAP safety
Independent vehicle safety authority ANCAP has announced its market coverage has grown to 93 per cent, following the addition of several previously untested Suzuki and Kia models. “We’ve today awarded the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the Suzuki Vitara which is a real boost for consumers and Suzuki,” […]
Land Rover showcases autonomous off-road driving (video)
While it’s definitely not the first manufacturer to develop autonomous tech, Land Rover is the first to focus the application for off-road use. In a recently released clip, Land Rover showcased its research experiment in off-road autonomous tech, with a Range Rover Sport driving off-road, all by itself, successfully adjusting […]