The Cerato sits in one of the most competitive market segments, locking horns with the Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla, also known as the two best-selling cars in Australia. Can the updated 2015 Kia Cerato Si perform well enough to excel amongst the peers? The Si variant sits above the S […]
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.
Next Mitsubishi ‘Evolution XI’ to be based on new ASX?
Mitsubishi’s highly anticipated Evolution XI may well be set to make a comeback sooner than we think, but it might not come in the form of the Lancer sedan that we’re all used to. With no official plans of a new Lancer on the horizon, many speculations have been pointing […]
Video: Need for Speed ‘reboot’ coming to Xbox, PlayStation, PC
Big news for gamers today, Electronic Arts has announced a ‘reboot’ in the ever-popular Need For Speed franchise. After a noticeable absence in the videogames world, Electronic Arts has teamed up with developer Ghost Games for the next chapter of one of the most renowned racing games of all time. […]
Audi produces first batch of ‘e-benzin’ synthetic fuel
Oil producers, eat your heart out. Audi is well on its way to producing its own synthetic fuel it calls ‘e-benzin’, made from 100 per cent iso-octane. The German manufacturer has been collaborating with Global Bioenergies to develop sustainable synthetic fuels, and the useable fuel contains absolutely zero petroleum. The […]
2017 Mitsubishi Pajero to remain heavy-duty off-roader
It’s sad news if you were hoping the next Pajero would prefer getting its nails done rather than get its hands dirty, as Mitsubishi has confirmed its next flagship SUV will maintain its off-road status as opposed to turning into a soft-roader. The next generation Pajero is slated for a […]
Dubai police recruits modified 2015 GMC Sierra for its fleet
We already know the Dubai police force has the most flamboyant and intimidating fleet in the world. Now it has added some American muscle to the collection in the form of an enhanced 2015 GMC Sierra. The GMC Sierra shares the same platform as the Chevy Silverado, only this one […]
Crazy Volkswagen Golf GTE Sport Concept unveiled at Worthersee
It wouldn’t be a GTI meet without a very special unveiling. Volkswagen has revealed Volkswagen Golf GTE Sport Concept at the GTI meet in Wörthersee, Austria. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just some francy-dress wearing Golf either, the GTE Sport has a body constructed from carbon fiber, and […]
Former Top Gear hosts to create ‘House of Cars’ Netflix show?
Several reports are suggesting the former hosts of Top Gear are in negotiations with American media giant Netflix in regards to a new show, potentially called House of Cars. Clarkson, May and Hammond have reportedly had talks with Netflix executives, teaming up with former Top Gear producer Andy Wilman. UK […]