After a teaser was released late last year, KTM has released another preview image of the GT4-ready KTM X-Bow GTR racing car. This new model will be the first project under the recently formed collaboration between KTM Sportscar and Reiter Engineering. The two set an ambitious goal to get this […]
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.
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer M Sport pack revealed
BMW has released images of the M Sport package for the recently revealed new 2 Series Gran Tourer. The option, as always, adds a certain flair and sportiness to the factory model. These first images released by BMW show the new model painted in the beautiful Estoril blue colour scheme, […]
2016 Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe revealed
BMW and tuning partner Alpina have had a long and fruitful working relationship, and the two have collaborated again with the all-new 2016 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe. The B6 features a redesigned front façade with an altered set of kidney grilles. There’s also modifications to the front spoiler, […]
Harvard researchers use bacteria to convert solar energy into fuel
In what could be one of the most significant fuel source discoveries in recent history, researchers at Harvard Medical School (HMS) have used bacteria to convert solar energy into liquid fuel. Scientists claim this technology may well replace oil in the future as a power source, having used the electricity […]
Dubai police patrol the night in style; Bugatti, Ferrari (video)
Police departments all around the world, if you want to really catch people’s attention, try taking a few notes from a recent video published by the Dubai police department. In what looks more like an upcoming Fast and the Furious trailer on steroids, the Dubai police department has sent out a […]
NanoFlowcell QUANT F revealed, 802kW fuel-cell supercar
How would you like 802kW of power and zero emissions? Well, NanoFlowcell, a small company based in Lichtenstein, has lifted the veil on its latest creation, the QUANT F. The QUANT F isn’t any electric car; the claims made by NanoFlowcell are impressive to say the least. The QUANT F […]
Mazda MX-5 accessories design concept heading to Chicago show
Mazda is planning to unveil a special design concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show showcasing a range of accessories, targeted at MX-5 owners looking to give their car a few special touches. The special concept will show off a range of accessories that are designed to showcase customisable options […]
Mitsubishi may develop new Lancer with Nissan – report
Mitsubishi is reportedly in talks with fellow Japanese manufacturer Nissan for a possible source for a much-needed mid-size vehicle to replace the ageing Lancer. Following a breakdown in the Mitsubishi-Renault working relationship, a source at Nissan speaking with Automotive News said the two manufacturers are taking a very serious look […]