Hyundai is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its compact family sedan, and to celebrate, it has just launched the all-new sixth-generation Hyundai Elantra in Australia. Hyundai assures us that it’s more than just an aesthetic upgrade. So to find out, we travelled to the stunning mountainous roads of Tasmania to […]
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.
Volkswagen previews new compact SUV destined for Geneva
Volkswagen has released the first teaser image of what is believed to be an all-new baby SUV. Due to be officially unveiled at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the compressed SUV is set to slide into the Volkswagen lineup in the future below the Tiguan. What may be a near […]
800kW Rimac Concept_One revealed, will go into production
There’s a new 800kW hypercar on the block, however, chances are you’ve never heard of it, or its maker. Rimac, a Croatian marque, is planning to make the Geneva Motor Show its own as it prepares to unveil a production version of the stunning Concept_One. The Concept_One made its original […]
Aston Martin DB11 to be unveiled at Geneva, new era for company
When Aston Martin comes to the Geneva Motor Show, only weeks away, the British manufacturer will unveil the first in a new generation of Aston Martins. Aston is set to unveil the DB11 at the show, which will signal a changing of the guard within its lineup, with an emphasis […]
Mercedes reveals new ‘OM 654’ 2.0TD; company’s first aluminium diesel
Mercedes has released details of its newly developed 2.0-litre diesel engine which will debut in the E 220d, with the essence made from aluminum. It’s the first of a new engine family being introduced. The headline facts are impressive, with company’s first “all-aluminum four-cylinder diesel” engine, according to Mercedes, codenamed […]
Ex-Volkswagen boss reportedly warned of cheat devices back in 2014
Reports are surfacing that suggest several executives high up the food chain within Volkswagen, including former CEO Martin Winterkorn, were warned about possible defeat devices as early as 2014, despite having officially denied any knowledge of emissions cheating tools. German newspaper Bild am Sonntag is citing two sources, both “high […]
Pagani Huayra BC details revealed; 150kg lighter, extra 100hp
Details of the upcoming Pagani Huayra BC have been leaked, ahead of its official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The latest in the line of uber exotic, maniacally quick and insanely limited edition hypercars is set to bare the initials BC. Whispers are signaling BC is homage […]
2016 Hyundai iMax & iLoad Series II now on sale in Australia
Hyundai has unveiled its Series II update for the iMax and iLoad, complete with a new look and generous amount of equipment. The Series II iMax and iLoad now come standard with a 7.0-inch touch-screen infotainment system, complete with iOS and Android voice control, as reported by PD in November. […]