Aston Martin has sent out invitations to potential buyers interested in purchasing what is set to be the most powerful, track-focused and extreme V8-powered Vantage yet; the GT8. Dubbed the Vantage GT8, it is set to follow in the footsteps of its bigger brother, the GT12 (name changed from GT3), […]
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.
Nissan GT-R Nismo breaks world record, but for what?
Nissan may well have broken a world record with its iconic GT-R, following the release of a short teaser clip. But we have no idea what record it is exactly. The clip, released by Nissan’s Middle Eastern arm, features a Nismo-tuned R35 GT-R, suggesting its latest creation is the fastest […]
Prodrive Subaru WRX STI developed to crack Isle of Man record
Subaru and Prodrive have been collaborating in the creation of a new WRX STI they hope will set a new lap record at the Isle of Man TT course. Subaru’s performance technical arm STI has had a close working relationship with English tuners Prodrive, having collected three drivers’ and manufacturers’ […]
Spyker to unveil new SUV this year, to be offered with V12 & EV – report
Boutique automaker Spyker has confirmed it will develop an all-electric powertrain for an all-new SUV model, due to be unveiled in the coming months. Speaking with Autocar, CEO of the Dutch-American manufacturer, Victor Muller said that in addition to a V12 variant, Spyker is developing an electric powertrain, profiting from […]
NSW road fatalities jump in 2016, police respond with ‘Operation Saturation’
In local news, the road fatalities rate has jumped dramatically in NSW, with police set to respond with “Operation Saturation”. Analysis conducted by independent motoring services organisation, NRMA and Centre for Road Safety has concluded that despite a drop in fatalities over three years, road fatalities have jumped dramatically. Since […]
Mercedes employs 200 staff at Bremen factory, takes on GLC Coupe production
Mercedes Benz has announced its Bremen factory in Germany will produce another two models, including the new GLC Coupe, locking in hundreds of new permanent jobs. The GLC Coupe was unveiled at the recent New York Motor Show and is set to be constructed at the company’s factory in Bremen, […]
BMW X7 to be offered in 7-seat & super-lux 4-seat form
German manufacturer BMW has confirmed that its upcoming X7 large SUV will be split into two variants, with both a utilitarian seven-seat version and a super-luxurious four-seat version being planned. The more luxurious X7 represents BMW’s business plan to increase production of what it dubs as ‘Grand Klasse’ vehicles, like […]
2016 Volkswagen Polo 81TSI Comfortline review (video)
The Volkswagen Polo has been a staple product in the compact car segment for 41 years now. The baby of the lineup has proven a hit for buyers of all ages, and it was crowned World Car of the Year back in 2010. Obviously, we could mention Volkswagen’s recent fall […]