Chevrolet has been spotted testing what looks to be its upcoming performance flagship, the C8-generation ZR1, with video footage emerging of a prototype mule making some mean noises. What makes the ZR1’s launch particularly interesting is the fact that it’s the first mid-engined ZR1 to date, and it’s expected to […]
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.
Mahindra launches flagship XUV700 SUV at $36,990 drive-away
Mahindra has taken the wraps off its all-new flagship SUV, with the XUV700 hitting the road here in Australia in two variants, the cheapest of which is priced at $36,990 drive-away, with the range-topper priced at $39,990. The XUV700 rides on a new platform from Mahindra, and has become a […]
Rolls-Royce Phantom by Spofec is the ultimate mafia don car
What you’re looking at may well turn out to be one of the most intimidating versions of the Rolls-Royce Phantom ever to hit the road. It comes courtesy of Novitec’s dedicated Rolls-Royce division, Spofec, which has more than lived up to the reputation of its parent-company, installing a number of […]
Callum launches EV coupe capable of a full-charge in 6 minutes
Fancy a sporty-looking electric coupe that can fully top up its battery in just six minutes? That’s one of the bold claims coming from Callum, an engineering firm from the UK. The company says it has cracked the code when it comes to ultra-fast-charging architecture thanks to innovations from battery […]
Ford’s new EV production centre opens in Cologne, $2 billion investment
Ford’s $2 billion investment is coming to fruition, with the Ford Cologne Electric Vehicle Centre officially opening its doors as it eyes off production numbers of 250,000 EVs per year. Located in Cologne, Germany, Ford’s 125-hectare site has been in operation since 1930, and has seen more than 18 million […]
Ford Performance planning 2024 Dakar assault with Ranger Raptor T1+
Ford Performance has announced more world domination plans in the arena of off-road racing, as it eyes off the ultimate challenge, the next Dakar Rally. A key to its goal is the most hardcore Ranger we’ve seen to date, the Raptor T1+, which will compete in the Rally Raid T1+ […]
MY2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport arrives; updated interior, PHEV flagship
JLR has launched the updated MY24 Discovery Sport range here in Australia, with some interior tweaks, more tech as standard and an all-new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) range-topper added. Some of the major updates are inside the cabin, which has received an 11.4-inch curved glass Pivi Pro display, with climate control […]
Mazda Australia announces prices for CX-60 genuine accessories
Mazda has released prices for 28 accessories that will be available for the upcoming CX-60 SUV range which launches in Australia next month. There’s a mix of visual enhancements, headlined by three new alloy wheel designs, an integrated tow bar and trailer wiring harness, an electric brake controller, and practical […]