Cupra has added a new entry-level variant to the Leon hot hatch family, with the entry-level Leon V. It comes in below the VZ, VZe and VZx. The Cupra Leon V (overseas model shown) is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-pot pushing out 140kW/320Nm to the front wheels via a […]
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.
Lamborghini farewells iconic V12 with Invencible and Auténtica special models
Grab the tissues, because Lamborghini is officially saying goodbye to the iconic 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12 engine that has powered its vehicles in one form or another since the early 60s. Before it shuts shop on the V12 engine, though, Lamborghini has released a pair of one-off creations designed to celebrate […]
RAM Trucks Australia hits 20,000 production milestone
Building on the groundswell of popularity of large, tough and powerful American-born trucks, RAM Trucks Australia is celebrating a massive milestone after surpassing remanufacturing of 20,000 units Down Under. Since launching a partnership with the Ateco Group back in 2013, RAM has seen demand for vehicles like the 1500 and […]
2023 Lexus RX prices and lineup confirmed for Australia
Lexus has lifted the lid on specification and pricing details for its all-new 2o23 RX SUV lineup for Australia, with the range kicking off from $87,500 for the entry-level 350h and stretching out to $126,000 for the flagship RX 500h F Sport Performance. The range has gained a fairly significant […]
Ford confirms return to F1 in 2026, joins Red Bull team as engine supplier
After a near two-decade hiatus, Ford has announced its return to the Formula 1 paddock as Red Bull’s primary engine supplier when new powertrain regulations take place in 2026. The partnership revives Ford’s legacy within F1, and comes after talks of a potential partnership with Porsche broke down late last […]
Honda to introduce hydrogen fuel cell CR-V in 2024
Honda says it is planning on launching a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCEV) based on the CR-V in the United States as soon as next year, while giving us an update on its hydrogen business. Honda says that it is intent on expanding the hydrogen side of its business, and […]
2024 Nissan Z Nismo prototype spotted on streets in USA
Nissan has been spotted testing out its highly anticipated Nismo performance variant of the new Z sports coupe, which could be getting ready for a debut sometime this year. A member of the Arizona NissanZClub by the name of Sean took a handful of photos of Nissan’s test mule, and […]
Ferrari posts record global sales in 2022, up 19%
Ferrari has published its global financial and production results for 2022, with 19 per cent increases reported for Maranello’s delivery and net revenue figures. It was a record year for the Italian marque. For the year of 2022, Ferrari delivered 13,221 vehicles, marking a 19 per cent increase over the […]