Hyundai, keen on world domination, has recruited Bentley’s former exterior designer to continue his work with the premium Genesis brand. Sangyup Lee will join his fellow Bentley colleague, now head of design for Hyundai, Luc Donckerwolk, in designing the next generation of Hyundai and Genesis vehicles. Lee’s new and former […]
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.
Next-gen Nissan GT-R ‘R36’ design development commences
While a freshened up GT-R is headed our way for the model year 2017, Nissan is working on a massive overhaul for the next-generation GT-R. Designers are said to be reworking the aero package, as well as improving the efficiency of the twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Nissan’s chief creative officer Shiro […]
Alfa Romeo Giulia to debut new autopilot technology – report
Alfa Romeo is developing autonomous driving technology for the Guilia, according to Alfa/Maserati boss, Harald Wester. This will be the first time the technology is offered on an Alfa Romeo model. Speaking at the launch of the new Guilia, Wester confirmed his brand’s intention to have a Guilia model equipped […]
Special Audi A7 showcases human-like auto pilot tech (video)
Audi has released a new clip promoting its latest strides in the field of autonomous driving, introducing its latest test car, “Jack”. The company claims that Jack can not only safely pilot you down the highway, but can also drive with consideration for other road users – like a human […]
Mercedes-Benz banned from selling Airscarf option in Germany
Mercedes-Benz has been banned from selling cars with Airscarf technology in Germany, effective immediately under a German court ruling. The court case in question is nearly a decade old, and deals with a patent dispute over the technology between Ludwig Schatzinger, the patent owner, and automotive Goliath, Daimler AG. Airscarf […]
BMW-Toyota sports car project to be built in Austria – report
Toyota and BMW have chosen a contractor to manufacture their upcoming sports car collaboration, according to a report. Slated as the next-generation BMW Z4, to be called the Z5 (prototype pictured), and a modern interpretation of the Toyota Supra, the two manufacturers have reportedly settled on Magna Steyr, an Austrian […]
2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R review (video)
The Subaru Outback is one of those cars you can’t help but love, or at least admire. Originally, it favoured utilitarianism over glamour, becoming a cult-classic for adventurous families, surfers, and almost anyone living rurally. In recent years though the Outback has sharpened up its looks, and table manners; becoming […]
Nissan to take controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors – report
In a possible takeover move, Nissan is considering investing 200 billion Ye (US $1.84 billion) in Mitsubishi, giving it a controlling stake in the embattled Japanese manufacturer. This could be part of a plan to dig Mitsubishi out of trouble regarding the recent fuel consumption scandal. It’s understood the boards […]