Toyota has announced details of its upcoming pilot program that will see a hydrogen-powered HiAce put to the test here in Australia as Toyota continues to explore alternatives to petrol, diesel and battery-powered vehicles. Toyota says that the hydrogen-powered HiAce concept will undergo a customer pilot program later this month, […]
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.
Pato O’Ward Drives Lewis Hamilton’s Championship-Winning McLaren F1 Car (video)
Arrow McLaren driver in the IndyCar series, Pato O’Ward has been given an immensely special opportunity to get behind the wheel of Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 championship winning MP4/23 Formula 1 car over the weekend. O’Ward was given the nod by the McLaren factory to drive the MP4/23 at the most […]
Nissan Adds New Entry-Point to X-Trail e-POWER Lineup with ST-L Priced at $49,490
Nissan has confirmed a new avenue for price conscious buyers to enter its X-Trail e-POWER hybrid lineup, with the addition of the entry-level ST-L grade to the range that picks up a $49,490 price tag before on-roads. The announcement will come as great news for those looking for a more […]
Kia’s Flagship 2024 EV9 SUV Hits Aussie Dealerships Priced From $97,000
After a lengthy promotional run, Kia’s new flagship battery-electric SUV, the EV9, is officially on sale here in Australia, with the range priced from $97,000 for the base model. Aussie buyers have three options within the EV9 range, kicking off with the entry-level EV9 which picks up a rear-wheel drive […]
Maserati Launches Blacked-Out MC20 Notte Edition, Limited to 50 Units Globally
Maserati has taken the wraps off its first limited-edition take on the MC20 coupe, known as the MC20 Notte Edition, which is designed to celebrate the company’s return to the world of racing. Maserati says that the design inspiration for the Notte Edition came after the Maserati Fuoriserie team teamed […]
Porsche Previews High-Tech Panamera Cabin Ahead of Launch Later This Month
Porsche has given us a sneak peek at what buyers can expect from the interior of the third generation Panamera, with the company sling-shotting the layout well into the 21st century with a tech-heavy cabin. Officially, the Porsche Panamera won’t be revealed until the end of the month, but that […]
Hennessey Farewells HEMI V8 with 735kW ‘Last Stand’ Dodge Challenger & Charger
The mad men and women over at Texas-based tuning house, Hennessey, have taken the wraps off their latest performance kits for the Dodge Challenger and Charger, a comprehensive upgrade that extracts up to 735kW of power in a fitting send-off for the iconic 6.2-litre HEMI engine. Known as the ‘Last […]
MY24 Hyundai IONIQ 6 With More Equipment Priced From $65,500
Hyundai has released pricing and updated specifications for the IONIQ 6 battery-electric sedan, with the range picking up a healthier equipment list atop more affordable prices for the entry-level variant, now priced at $65,500 before on-roads. The increasingly accessible price tag comes as Hyundai introduces a new standard range battery […]