Electric vehicle specialist owned by Volvo, Polestar, has confirmed that its radical O2 roadster concept is set to enter production in 2026 under the name Polestar 6. The O2 concept was initially revealed back in March, showcasing a sleek and stylish roadster theme with a chassis constructed from different grades […]
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.
Maserati confirms Q1, 2023 arrival for Grecale mid-size SUV
Maserati has confirmed its first-ever mid-size SUV, the Grecale, will arrive in Australia early in 2023. It’ll compete with the likes of the Porsche Macan and Jaguar F-PACE, and popular German contenders such as the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. The company is yet to offer up many specifics […]
2023 updates announced for Toyota HiLux, HiAce and Granvia in Australia
Toyota has announced added equipment and revisions for the HiLux SR and SR5 grades for 2023, as well as its HiAce and Granvia vans, alongside some price increases. Headlining the list of changes is a set of black 17-inch alloy wheels in favour of the steel rims on the HiLux […]
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV now on sale in Australia, from $54,490
Mitsubishi is pleased to announce that plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) variants of its all-new 2022 Outlander platform are now available at dealerships in Australia, with prices starting from $54,490 (before on-road costs). The 2022 Outlander PHEV range comes powered by a revised 2.4-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine working alongside a […]
Fisker PEAR small electric SUV to go into production in USA in 2024
Fisker has made no secret of its hopes in becoming a massive player in the world of electric vehicles, with the latest from the company revealing plans for a new PEAR small SUV to go into mass production next year. Before we get into the PEAR, let’s do some catching […]
Mercedes-Benz EQB electric SUV now on sale from $87,800
Mercedes-Benz has updated its battery electric lineup with the introduction of the EQB 250 and EQB 350 4MATIC, now officially on sale here in Australia. The EQB 250 is the entry point, which features an electric motor pushing out 140kW of power and 385Nm of torque, with power supplied by […]
2023 Lamborghini Urus takes out SUV record at Pikes Peak (video)
In the lead-up to the launch of a new version of its Urus SUV, Lamborghini is brimming with excitement after taking out the SUV record at the iconic Pikes Peak hill climb. Lamborghini snatched the hill climb record with a time of 10:32.064 over the 20km winding road that features […]
Techart announces carbon fibre aerokit for 992 Porsche 911 GT3
Porsche tuner, Techart, has taken the wraps off its latest aero enhancement package for the almighty 992 Porsche 911 GT3, with a liberal dose of carbon fibre for good measure. More than just a styling package, Techart’s latest enhancements for the 911 GT3 include a new exhaust system, forged wheels, […]