Audi has just set a Guinness World Record for the longest trip without refueling, after one of its A6 2.0 TDI models managed to cover 14 countries on a single tank. Motoring journalist Andrew Frankel and racing driver Rebecca Jackson were driving the A6 2.0 TDI for almost 28 hours […]
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.
2015 Peugeot 308 GT review (video)
Sitting in the very competitive sub-premium small hatch segment, the 2015 Peugeot 308 GT promises sporty credentials without any of the compromises of a fully blown hot hatch. But, is it priced too close to the more athletic rivals? The 308 is already an established quality model in itself, having […]
Video: James Bond torches Jaguar C-X75 in latest SPECTRE trailer
Since its unveiling, Jaguar’s C-X75 hybrid hypercar has caught the eye of more than a few petrol-heads. Sadly though, the British manufacturer announced it would not become a production car, like once hoped. Now though there is one last glimmer of hope to see the C-X75 setting the streets on […]
Jaguar Land Rover developing pothole alert technology
Have you ever been cruising down the street, eyes casually wandering over signs and the streetscape, and then BANG, a violent and sometimes costly bump shakes you back to attention? Well, Jaguar Land Rover has announced that it is currently developing a new system to scan the road ahead for […]
Hyundai Creta compact SUV previewed in official sketches
Hyundai’s Indian arm has released the first sketches of an exciting new mini SUV for the company, called the Creta. The Creta is set to be released in the Indian market first of all, with global markets expected to receive the model shortly after. The compact crossover’s powertrain remains unknown […]
2016 Mercedes E-Class will be capable of autonomous driving
Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation, W213 E-Class will come with autonomous driving technology, for use at highway speeds. While it remains to be seen whether actually using the system will indeed be legal or not, according to an Automotive News report the E-Class will be capable of piloting itself up to speeds of […]
BMW announces 640i M Performance Edition for Japan
BMW has unveiled a limited edition M Performance version of the almighty 640i, strictly for the Japanese Domestic Market only. Production is limited to just ten units, but those lucky enough to secure a delivery will enjoy an array of special touches, like the Alpine White exterior finish and lightweight […]
Mercedes & Bosch creating remote automated parking system
We all know that the autonomous car is on its way in the near future, but it seems they may arrive even sooner than first thought. Mercedes and Bosch have just unveiled their automated valet parking technology. The technology is set to be first implemented in car parks belonging to […]