With the Goodwood Festival fast approaching, Lotus has given us a first-glimpse at what may turn out to be a completely new model, tipped to be called the 3-Eleven. The 3-Eleven is set to follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, the 2-Eleven, sticking closely to the recipe of low […]
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 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 sets 7:06 Nurburgring lap?
Makers of the Corvette Z06 have teased fans on various forums that the Z06 recently set a Nurburgring lap time that is sure to raise more than a few eyebrows. It must have been third-time lucky for Chevrolet, as the company’s first attempt was apparently foiled by wet conditions. On […]
Uni of Tokyo develops first wireless in-wheel electric motor
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have produced what they are claiming as the world’s first wireless in-wheel electric motor system. The technology is known as a ‘wheel hub motor’, which eliminates the need for a drive shaft as power is transferred from a power source like a battery, directly […]
Ferrari and the SUV/crossover that nearly was
As we know, there are a lot of manufacturers that have jumped on the SUV/crossover bandwagon. We’d name them, but it’d be easier to name those that haven’t. Ferrari is one, obviously, or so you might think. In the late 2000s, when the Maranello team was running through the motions […]
Rowen develops VIP-style kit for Mazda CX-5 SUV
Thanks to the team at Rowen, a Japanese tuning house, this may well be one of the more surprising tune-ups we’ve seen to an SUV, taking the form of the Mazda CX-5. First of all, there are no under-bonnet performance upgrades to the CX-5 and power figures remain the same, […]
Bentley designer resigns, former Audi designer moves in
Bentley has confirmed that its design director, Luc Donckerwolke, has left the company after a brief three-year stint with the British manufacturer. Donckerwolke is due to be replaced by current head of interior design and design director at Volkswagen, Stefan Sielaff. Sielaff’s employment at Bentley will commence on the 1st […]
Man in China buys car with 660,000 in coins
A Chinese man has recently purchased a car using more than 680,000 yuan in coins and notes. The buyer, identified as Mr. Gan who works in a service station in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang, used more than 660,000 coins, and 20,000 notes valued at just one yuan (around […]
MSO creates custom black & red McLaren P1
As another week draws to a close, McLaren’s MSO division has lifted the veil on yet another stunning P1 model tailored for a customer. The customer opted for a bold two-tone black and red exterior finish, extending to a two-tone finish on the lightweight wheels, rear spoiler and side skirts. […]