It seems Mazda is developing all-new straight-six petrol and diesel engines. Yep, it wants to rekindle the spirit of the inline-six engine layout, according to Mazda presentation documents for the 2019 fiscal year. Jalopnik first found the details, having – probably painfully – scouring through the 56-page document. On page […]
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Brett is the editor and founder of PerformanceDrive. He's obsessed with driving, having played with Matchbox cars until he was tall enough to drive a real one. After initially working as a mechanic, Brett earned a degree in journalism and entered media as an editorial assistant at Top Gear Australia magazine. He then worked at CarAdvice. His dream is to live next door to the Nurburgring in Germany.
BMW 8 Series now on sale in Australia, M850i coupe and convertible
This is it. The all-new BMW 8 Series has arrived in Australia. It touches down in M850i form only, but you can get it as a coupe or a convertible. While other markets are also offered a diesel version in the form of the 840d, us Aussies are a brute […]
Koenigsegg Jesko makes Asia-Pacific debut in Hong Kong
Hypercar fans in Hong Kong are in for a treat; the Koenigsegg Jesko has just made its official debut there, celebrating its launch for the Southern China, Hong Kong, and Macau regions. The Jesko was first unveiled at the Geneva motor show just a couple of months ago, during the […]
Alfa Romeo Stelvio QV sets record laps at 3 UK circuits (video)
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio (also known as the QV) once held the Nurburgring lap record for a production SUV. Not happy with just one record, the corner-crunching SUV has now set benchmarks at some of the UK’s most famous race circuits, including Silverstone, Donington Park, and Brands Hatch. Alfa […]
‘Honda e’ name confirmed for RWD electric city car
Remember the cute little Honda e Prototype concept from earlier in the year? It was inspired by the Urban EV concept from last year. Well, getting to the point, Honda is planning to put it into production, and here is the first official teaser (below). The new electric city car […]
BMW M8 Competition confirmed, AWD and RWD modes (video)
BMW has released some initial details and images of the hot new BMW M8, ahead of its market debut later this year. The company also confirms there will be both M8 and M8 Competition versions, and coupe and convertible. The BMW M8 will come with a range of driving modes […]
Mercedes-Benz EQC production commences in Germany
Production of the all-new Mercedes-Benz EQC has commenced at the company’s Bremen plant in Germany, as it gets ready to hit the market as the first fully electric SUV from the brand for the mid-size class. The EQC is being produced along side the C-Clsss and the GLC and GLC […]
Video: 2019 Jaguar I-PACE – Detailed review (POV)
This, the Jaguar I-PACE, is a very exciting car. And not just for the market, but for Jaguar as well. It’s the British marque’s first fully electric production vehicle. And, it has managed to hit the local market sooner than the fierce German carmakers which are all eagerly planning an […]