Patent images have surfaced online giving us a pretty clear picture of what we can expect in design of Lamborghini’s upcoming next-generation flagship, the Aventador replacement. The images have been sourced from the World Intellectual Property Organization, or WIPO for short, with the design patent submitted by none other than […]
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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.
Mansory unveils Lamborghini Urus 2dr coupe conversion; Venatus Coupe Evo C
Mansory has taken the wraps off its latest styling and performance upgrade kit for the Lamborghini Urus SUV, named the Venatus Coupe Evo C, and the end results are… undoubtedly eye-catching. Mansory’s bold and unapologetic approach to styling is clearly on show with the latest Urus package, which looks ready […]
2023 Hyundai Venue update announced for Australia, priced from $21,900
Hyundai has released prices and specifications for its updated 2023 Venue compact SUV in Australia, alongside another modest price increase for most of the range after September’s increase. Headlining the update is a few tech upgrades, in the form of a 4.2-inch TFT display and a wireless charging pad for […]
Suzuki Fronx confirmed for Australia as SUV Baleno replacement
Suzuki Australia has confirmed that the recently-unveiled compact SUV, the Fronx, will indeed be making its way to Australia to compete in the hyper-competitive light SUV segment. It essentially replaces the Baleno. While the company has stopped short of giving us Australian pricing and specification for its Baleno replacement, there […]
Mazda revives the rotary engine with MX-30 e-SkyActiv R-EV
Mazda has reached deep into its bag of tricks and announced that its celebrated rotary engine will be revived, but not in the form you might be expecting. It debuts in the new MX-30 e-SkyActiv R-EV hybrid. The new variant features an 830cc rotary engine which is used as a […]
Porsche announces rally heritage-inspired wrap options for new 911 Dakar
Porsche has released a series of special edition wrap options for its 911 Dakar adventurer, inspired by the company’s five decades of racing experience in the East African Safari Rally. When Porsche first entered the iconic Paris-Dakar event in 1984, and took out the victory in its first attempt, the […]
Suzuki unveils all-electric eVX concept, set for 2025 release
Suzuki has given us a sign of what its electrified lineup will look like in the future with the reveal of its eVX battery-electric vehicle concept, which the company says will hit the road in 2025. The company took to the stage in Delhi, India, at the Auto Expo to […]
Volvo global sales drop 12% in 2022, up 18% in Australia
Volvo Cars has released its global sales figures for 2022, revealing a steep drop in deliveries due to supply chain constraints and lockdowns in China. However, the company has reported a significant rise in battery-electric vehicle deliveries. The mixed set of results was headlined by a significant drop of 12 […]