Ford’s flagship Mustangs the Shelby GT350 and GT350R could be in line to receive a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission to improve on the already scorching performance. According to Road & Track, secret dealer documents have revealed the 5.2-litre, 391kW and 581Nm V8 that revs to 8250rpm thanks to a […]
Mitchell Jones
Mitchell is a contributing journalist at PerformanceDrive. He has been a passionate petrol-head from a very young age. He is excited by the future of the industry, and considers himself as a bit of a fanatic when it comes to the technical aspects of cars. He is also fascinated by new cars that are popping up in developing markets.
Hellcat-powered Ram Rebel TRX concept shows potential
The Ford F-150 Raptor has been obscenely succesful ever since it debuted in 2009. A true answer from GM is yet to be found, but Fiat Chrysler’s Ram Trucks division has come up with this, Rebel TRX concept. It’s very similar in philosophy to the Ford Raptor but when the […]
Beastly Hennessey F-150 Raptor VelociRaptor 6×6 revealed
The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is a hardcore dune-destroying machine as it rolls out of the factory. With 335kW and 691Nm sent through a 10-speed automatic gearbox, the SVT Raptor is the most powerful, technologically advanced and capable expression of America’s best-selling vehicle. For some that simply isn’t enough. Tuners […]
Lamborghini Huracan ‘Superleggera’ to be RWD?
A prototype of the upcoming Lamborghini Huracan Superleggera has again been spotted by Nurburgring snappers, with speculation suggesting the baby bull may in fact be rear-wheel drive, not all-wheel drive. This makes sense as the LP 580-2 Huracan is now a permanent fixture in the Huracan lineup, the concept having […]
Next-gen Ford Fiesta ST could feature 1.0T 3cyl – report
The ST variant of the upcoming 2018 Ford Fiesta could swap out the current version’s 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder for a tuned-up version of the 1.0-litre three-cylinder EcoBoost found in some variants. Although the most powerful version presently makes 92kW and 170Nm, the potential of the little three-pot has been demonstrated […]
Ford Falcon production comes to end, last to be sold at auction
The fate of the final Australian-built Falcons and Territorys has been revealed by the company, with two charitable initiatives benefiting from an auction of the last saleable models. The very last examples of Falcon, Falcon Ute and Territory won’t be registered, but will be kept in museums for future preservation. […]
Tickford comeback confirmed, Ford Ranger enhanced
More details and pictures have emerged of Tickford’s revival plans, the former go faster division of Ford, now handled by Prodrive Racing Australia. Instead of finished cars, Tickford now specialises in tuning and appearance packages that can be added on to a customer’s new car, starting with the Ford Ranger. […]
Chevrolet creates Colorado ZH2 fuel-cell prototype, for US Army
General Motors has developed a fuel-cell version of the Chevrolet Colorado called the ZH2 as part of a trial with the US Army. Based on a stretched wheelbase compared with the stock Colorado, the ZH2 is still undergoing testing at GM’s Milford Proving Ground until early next year, before the […]