German aftermarket tuner Mansory has unveiled a host of both visual and mechanical upgrades for the latest Range Rover Sport. Hope you like carbon fiber… Stepping inside, there’s a funky new two-toned black/blue aesthetic, melting in around lashings of carbon fiber and quilted leather throughout the interior. On the exterior, […]
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.
Porsche considering battery supplier for Mission E Tesla rival
Porsche is reportedly tossing up between major electric component suppliers Bosch and Panasonic to supply power for its Tesla-rivalling sports sedan inspired by the Mission E concept. Word is that Porsche has received submissions, or bids, from both Bosch and Panasonic to be the supplier of long-range batteries for the […]
Volkswagen pushes back annual earnings conference, Australian recall starts
Volkswagen has set a date for its annual earnings report and shareholders meeting, having postponed earlier in the year following the emissions scandal. The embattled manufacturer had previously postponed both events, but has now set an April 28 date for the release of its earnings report. Journalists will attend the […]
2016 Volkswagen Passat 132TSI review (video)
The 2016 Volkswagen Passat enters an automotive market that has shown clear signs in past months that Australians are moving away from sedans in favour of hatches, and both large and small SUVs. This places more pressure than ever on VW’s flagship sedan. The new eight-generation ‘B8’ Passat range kicks […]
For Sale: Original 1985 Ford RS200 Evolution
An example of one of the most desirable rally cars for the road, the Ford RS200 Evolution, is set to go under the hammer at the upcoming RM Sotheby’s auction this month. The Ford RS200 Evolution became a part of folklore during the 1980s thanks to the rally car it […]
2016 Kia Optima GT Turbo review (video)
In the market for a sporty, luxurious and practical sedan? Well, Kia claims its 2016 Optima GT is all of the above, and more. In the company of sub-premium mid-sized sedans like the Ford Mondeo, Hyundai Sonata, Holden Calais and Mazda6, the Optima enters a market segment already spoilt for […]
2016 World Car of the Year top 3 finalists announced
Three finalists over five categories for the coveted 2016 World Car of the Year award have been announced at the Geneva Motor Show. This year’s awards are arguably the most difficult of all, with a number of excellent new-model vehicles being launched recently all offering exceptional performance in various areas. […]
2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport unveiled at Geneva
Chevrolet has unveiled the 2017 Corvette Grand Sport in Geneva overnight, which has posted near-ZR1 lap times during testing. The Grand Sport is powered by the GM’s LT1 engine, taken from the Corvette Stingray. It is good for around 343kW, driving the rear wheels, and features the Stingray’s optional Z51 […]