Mercedes-AMG has given us a short teaser of the upcoming C 63 S E Performance ahead of its official unveiling later today, with an F1-derived hybrid powertrain set to replace the iconic V8 engine. Mercedes-AMG calls the downsizing from a V8 to a turbocharged four-cylinder a “technology transfer from Formula […]
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.
Mercedes-Benz announces fully electric eVito & Tourer vans in Australia
Mercedes-Benz has given us the first pricing and specification details of its upcoming eVito panel van and eight-seat eVito Tourer for Australia, which are available to order now. The introduction of the eVito marks the first battery-electric van from Mercedes, and the first battery-electric eight-seat people mover for the entire […]
Haval Jolion SUV scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
The number of midsized SUVs with a five-star safety rating has grown once again after the GWM Haval Jolion was given the tick of approval by ANCAP this week. Overall, the Haval Jolion secured its five-star safety rating with strong scores for adult and child occupant protection of 90 and […]
Jeep unveils new Willys variant for Wrangler 4xe PHEV off-roader
Jeep has taken the wraps off a new version of the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid, called the Willys. It pays tribute to the nameplate’s long-running heritage and pedigree. While it might surprise you, the standard Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid has actually become the best-selling PHEV in all of the […]
Uber CEO says combustion engine to be phased out by 2030
The chief of ride-hailing giant, Uber, says the company is working to phase-out internal combustion engines powering its fleet by the turn of the decade and will turn away ICE owners looking to drive for Uber. Speaking with media in the USA, Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company has […]
Mercedes-Benz Vans & Rivian strike deal on EV van production
Californian electric vehicle start-up Rivian has signed a deal with none other than automotive behemoth, Mercedes-Benz Vans, that will see the two partner up and create a range of Mercedes and Rivian-branded large electric vans. Officially, the two have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that lays out the bedrock for […]
BMW to use new ’round’ battery cells, increase range by 30%
BMW has given us a technical run-down of its latest developments for lithium-ion cells, saying its sixth-generation ’round’ cells are set to offer up dramatic increases in energy density, charging speeds and driving range. Headlining the new battery technology is a 20 per cent increase in the energy density of […]
Toyota Australia secures 500 GR Corolla units, arrives Q1 2023
Toyota Australia says that punters keen on getting a slice of the highly-anticipated GR Corolla can now contact their local dealership, after it confirms 500 units will be arriving in the first quarter of 2023. While Toyota is set to confirm prices for the GR Corolla range, it’s unlikely this […]