The ambitious and potentially revolutionary Nikola One electric truck will be unveiled in working-prototype form on December 2 of this year. In the past few months, some key announcements about the future of the semi-truck show it is about to undergo more development in the next few years than in […]
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.
Aston Martin mid-engined supercar coming by 2022 – report
Aston Martin’s renaissance will continue into the next decade, with the company set to produce a Ferrari 488-style mid-engined supercar. At this stage, the only mid-engined car in Aston’s history is the upcoming AM-RB 001 hybrid V12 hypercar, developed in conjunction with Red Bull Racing’s Adrian Newey. Aside from this, […]
2017 Ford Fiesta RS WRC prototype development hits gravel
As a result of a regulatory shakeup for the 2017 World Rally Championship, manufacturers are releasing newer designs in accordance with the revised standards. The latest to do so is Ford. The 2017 Ford Fiesta RS WRC prototype, shown here, is undergoing testing on gravel stages by Ford’s chosen motorsport […]
Volkswagen introducing particulate filters on petrol engines in 2017
Volkswagen is a company working hard to win back the hearts and minds of consumers and prove it wants to be at the forefront of emissions-reduction technology. The company has taken many initiatives to shoo away the black, NOx-laden cloud hanging over its head with a radical electrification strategy, as […]
Electric Mercedes-Benz Sprinter option coming in 2018 – report
In what seems like another knee-jerk reaction by Mercedes-Benz, the company is set to follow Tesla’s lead with the introduction of an all-electric cargo van with the next-gen model. Mercedes-Benz has previously announced it will field four electric passenger cars on a dedicated platform by 2020. The first of these […]
2016 Toyota Tarago on sale in Australia from $45,490
Toyota’s Tarago has come in for a 2016 update in Australia, which is primarily interior-centric but also includes specification and pricing adjustments. The interior revisions include a new piano black finish on the centre stack, with new ‘electrostatic’ touch switches for climate control to bring it in line with newer […]
2016 Honda HR-V VTi-L review (video)
One segment experiencing year-on-year growth in the Australian automotive market is the Small SUV. The 2016 Honda HR-V is the third most popular entrant, behind only the dynamic Mazda CX-3 and segment-leading Mitsubishi ASX (according to VFACTS June 2016). Released in Australia last year, the HR-V features bulbous styling with […]
Ford EcoSport Shadow edition announced for Australia
To stay noticed in the small SUV market, Ford Australia is rolling out a sleek ‘Shadow’ special value pack edition of the EcoSport. The Shadow is available in only Diamond White or Panther Black, with just 50 examples of each being rolled out across Ford showrooms. The EcoSport Shadow is […]