Kia has released some more details and specs of its upcoming EV9 flagship battery electric SUV, confirming a 541km range figure on the WLTP test cycle. In terms of size, the EV9 measures in at 5010mm long, 1980m wide, and stands 1755mm tall and has a wheelbase spanning 3100mm, which […]
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.
2023 Mazda2 prices revealed for Australia, arrives in July
Mazda has lifted the lid on prices for its facelifted 2023 Mazda2 small hatch and sedan range in Australia, which kicks off from $22,290 before on-road costs. The 2023 Madza2 range is set to go on sale in June, with the first deliveries taking place in July. Mazda is offering […]
Peugeot Australia introduces 308 GT PHEV, priced from $64,990
The 2023 Peugeot 308 GT range has expanded in Australia, with the company transplanting its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain into the stylish hatchback for the first time on local ground. While the 308 GT range is impressive, the 308 GT Sport Hatch PHEV gains a much-needed power and torque increase […]
Mansory reveals bold upgrades for Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance
Mansory is back, and this time it has turned its attention to one of the most powerful Mercedes-Benz vehicles on the market, the AMG GT 63 S E Performance plug-in hybrid. Mercedes-AMG launched the GT63 S E Performance last year with a monstrous 620kW/1470Nm from its 4.0-litre twin-turbo hybrid V8, […]
ICE lifespan extended beyond 2035 in Europe following win on e-fuel legislation
Manufacturers of internal combustion engines are popping the champagne after regulators in Europe have effectively extended the lifespan of ICE units to beyond 2035, with the help of an E-fuel caveat. Europe had placed a ban on the sale of pure internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035 as the EU […]
Toyota HiLux GR Sport to be on display at 2023 F1 Australian Grand Prix
Toyota says that it will have its new HiLux GR Sport on display at the F1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this week, ahead of its launch later this year. The HiLux GR Sport will be on display at Albert Part all the way through the race weekend, giving punters […]
Toyota hydrogen-combustion Corolla out of race due to fire
Toyota says that its hydrogen-powered Corolla H2 Concept missed the first round of the Super Taikyu Series at Suzuka due to an “vehicle fire” during testing. The company states that its Corolla H2 Concept caught fire after a hydrogen leak in the engine compartment combusted while testing at the Fuji […]
Subaru Australia opens expressions of interest for 2024 Impreza
Subaru says expressions of interest in its sixth-generation 2024 Impreza are now open for prospective buyers in Australia, ahead of its launch some time in the near future. So far, Subaru has confirmed most of the things we already anticipated for a next-gen Impreza, while leaving the question of things […]