It seems Tesla is set to release a minibus in the future based on the chassis of the Model X, which will apparently draw inspiration from the original Volkswagen Microbus or Kombi. After revealing a number of world-changing ideas with Tesla Master Plan: Part Deux last month – including Tesla […]
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.
Ram 1500 could be headed to Australia in 2017 – report
The possibility of the next-gen Dodge Ram 1500 being built in right-hand drive from its original factory has gained weight following the announcement of a AU$2billion upgrade to the Sterling Heights assembly line in Detroit. A report from GoAuto says Fiat Chrysler Australia has identified a strong demand for the […]
All-new Renault Koleos makes global debut in Australia
The second-generation Renault Koleos will go on sale in Australia on August 1, becoming the first market to introduce the new model. Sharing its architecture with the Nissan X-Trail and smaller brother, Kadjar, the new Koleos takes over from the original, 2007-vintage design. 528 Koleoses have been found homes to […]
Video: Lamborghini Murcielago a useful tow vehicle, it seems
Box trailers are a common sight on Australian roads, but it’s not every day you see a Lamborghini Murcilelago towing a box trailer in Sydney. Who even knew a gooseneck and towball was available for such an exotic car? The contents of said box trailer are sure to raise further […]
More Forza Horizon 3 cars confirmed, includes HSV GTS ute
Days after the first 150 out of the 350 cars destined to for Forza Horizon 3 dropped, the second portion of cars has now been revealed. The headline for the last list was the inclusion of the Ford FG X Falcon XR8, FPV GT, with only a few Holdens and […]
Mercedes-Benz reveals fully electric Urban eTruck
Just days after Elon Musk announced plans to revolutionise the trucking world with ‘Master Plan Part Deux’, Mercedes-Benz has rolled out a tangible rival to the electric truck game: the Urban eTruck. Capable of hauling 26 tonnes, the Urban eTruck has a range of 200km thanks to a 200kWh battery […]
For Sale: Rare 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R
The Ford Mustang has only recently just gone on sale in Australia, officially, and the order books are stretching out into 2017. This means we’ve missed out on some of the awesome special editions that have come out over the years, including the Mustang Cobra R. The last time we […]
Mercedes-Benz dealers jump on the Pokemon Go bandwagon
Some Mercedes-Benz dealerships are capitalising on the Pokemon Go craze by installing lure modules to get gamers near and into their stores. It’s understood around 40 per cent of people who’ve downloaded Pokemon Go are over 25, as the original 150 Pokemon which feature in the game came out around […]