Bugatti Veyron chassis number 001 is set to go under the hammer in just one week at the upcoming RM Sotherbys auction in California. The Veyron in question, finished in a two-toned red and black finish, has a beige interior and luxurious sports seats. This is perhaps the most iconic […]
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.
2016 Subaru WRX & STI on sale in Australia from $38,990
Subaru has announced a range of updates for the released of the MY2016 WRX and WRX STI, as well as a few price changes for some variants. Subaru says sales of the latest generation WRX are rivalling those of its 1990s peak. And to celebrate, Subaru has thrown in a […]
2015 Subaru Liberty 3.6R review (video)
This, the sixth-generation 2015 Subaru Liberty in top-of-the-range 3.6R specification, is now $14,000 less than its MY14 predecessor. So the question that lingers is whether or not Subaru has cut some corners in the hope of luring buyers with a lowered sticker price? Or is now simply a better time […]
Sergio Marchionne retracts bid on FCA and GM collaboration
Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed he is no longer considering a possible merger with General Motors, four months after his initial proposal was rejected. In his first public comments regarding the merger, Marchionne confirmed that following the rejection from GM’s board in March, he is no longer pursuing […]
Video: Ford shows Mustang lapping Silverstone in 360 view
Ford’s European branch has released a 360-degree interactive video of its latest and greatest Mustang GT being thrashed around the Silverstone circuit in the UK. The Mustang, piloted by professional driver Paul Swift, was equipped with six GoPros, a drone, and cameras on the front bumper. The footage was edited […]
Jeremy Clarkson does final lap of Top Gear track
In a poignant moment for the automotive world, Jerermy Clarkson has gone for what is expected to be his last spin on the 2.8km Top Gear test track. He said on his Twitter page: “My last ever lap of the Top Gear track is done. Bit sad leaving the place […]
Volvo acquires Polestar, more performance models coming
Following a 19-year motorsport partnership, Volvo has acquired 100 per cent stake in fellow Swedish tuning house, Polestar. No financial details have emerged as of yet, but Volvo has confirmed the news and all current Polestar employees are now officially Volvo employees. The name Polestar will be used as the […]
2015 Holden Astra VXR review (video)
Holden has entered the super hatch segment and now holds the current record for offering the most powerful front-wheel drive on the local market. Introducing the 2015 Holden Astra VXR. You might recognise the curvacious hatch from a couple of years ago. And you’d be correct for assuming it to […]