Jeremy Clarkson’s Facebook page has previewed a very quirky comparison that will feature on the three ex-Top Gear hosts’ upcoming programme, called The Grand Tour. Aptly declaring, “So. Let the weirdest comparison test of them all… begin Grand Tour”. An Aston Martin DB11 sits alongside a Rolls-Royce Wraith convertible (identical […]
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.
Last 2016 Citroen C5 examples on sale in Australia
Citroen is sending off the last of the current-gen C5, with a final run of just 62 vehicles available in Australia. The cars feature two states of tune: 10 examples use the ‘BlueHDi, 133kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, while the other 52 produce 120kw and 340Nm. The higher output cars will be […]
2017 Volkswagen Crafter previewed, gets latest design language
Volkswagen has released CGI teasers for the forthcoming all-new Crafter. The Crafter is the largest commercial vehicle in the company’s lineup, and the last model to be brought into line with the Wolfsburg icon’s current design language. The Crafter competes with the largest Ford Transit RWD, Hyundai HB350, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter […]
Next Ariel Atom could get hybrid tech from Honda – report
Whispers out of Autocar suggest the Ariel Atom, which has always relied on Honda power, could be the recipient of hybrid power soon. All current Ariel models are powered by a Honda 2.0-litre, except for the insane V8 version which features two Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle engines merged together. Simon Saunders, […]
2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom shows off all-new aluminium architecture
Development of the next-generation, 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom continues, with a teaser by the BMW-owned marque released to the press. In addition to the number of prototypes snapped by various international sources, suggesting an increase in length and the retention of the current car’s general silhouette, we can see a snap […]
Chris Evans quits Top Gear following ratings drop
Chris Evans will not be joining the cast for the next season of the rehashed Top Gear BBC TV show, he revealed in a series of Tweets last night. Since the debut of season 23, Evans has stood out as the most controversial of the six new hosts. He is […]
Next-gen Opel Insignia spotted, 2018 Commodore? (video)
Prototypes for the next-generation Opel Insignia have been spotted in Germany, along side a mysterious prototype Astra wagon. The significance of the new Insignia simply cannot be overstated. Not only is it the technical flagship and largest European offering for Opel, but it will also serve as the basis for […]
Rezvani Motors Beast Alpha previewed, more civilised hardtop
Californian sports car maker Rezvani Motors has teased a more civilised version of the Ariel Atom-based Beast supercar which will include a removable hardtop, climate control and increased interior comfort. The Beast has a carbon fibre body for a 750kg weight, with a six-speed manual gearbox. Thanks to the Atom-sourced supercharged […]