Mercedes-AMG is readying a hardcore variant of the Porsche 911-battling GT, the AMG GT R, for the Goodwood Festival of Speed later this month. A video has been dropped, featuring a sharp and discordant soundtrack promising “next level of performance” and a “world premiere” for June 24. The teaser, called […]
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.
M-Sport creates muscly Raptor-like Ford Ranger for Europe
Ever since the current T6 Ford Ranger debuted in 2011, mini Raptors – as in the Ford F-150-based SVT Raptor – have been sprouting up all over the place. Lifted Rangers with F-O-R-D scripted grilles and body flares have been perusing the streets of Thailand, Australia and the rest of […]
LaFerrari left charging on the streets in Paris – it’s not a plug-in
With the latest round of ultra-hypercars from Porsche (918), McLaren (P1), and Ferrari (LaFerrari) embracing cutting-edge hybrid technology, you could be forgiven for thinking the days of high-maintenance, highly-strung thoroughbreds are over. Think again. A blue LaFerrari left exposed, kerbside on the streets of Paris is a spectacle unto itself, […]
Toyota AE86 gets insane Honda S2000 F22C turbo engine conversion (video)
The original Toyota AE86 Corolla/Trueno/Sprinter is embedded in folklore and manga strips as the quintessential drift machine. It is the most iconic and well-represented car in the motorsport and a popular choice for engine swaps. This is Darren Brown’s AE86 of KAB Customs in Florida, which is packing some very […]
Video: Aussie brothers create 8.55L V12 with two LS1 V8s
Here’s a piece of engineering which lies somewhere between good ol’ Aussie know-how and just plain Wolf Creek psycho. Two Australian brothers, Mick and Shane Corish, have created a V12 LS1 by welding two LS1’s together with two cylinders lopped off each, using a custom crank and camshaft. The resulting […]
Mercedes-Benz plans new straight-six hybrid engine family
As part of its massive €3 billion investment in petrol and diesel engine technology, Mercedes will be debuting a new petrol inline-six engine together with a 48V electrical system and clever electric motor next year. Starting with the 2017 facelifted S-Class, the new motor, codenamed M265, marks a return to […]
2016 Ford KA+ revealed, new Euro city car
Ford has revealed the price and specifications for the UK-bound KA+ light car. It is manufactured by Ford of India, where it is sold locally as the Figo, available as a five-door hatch shown here, or as a sub 4-metre sedan local to skirt length-based tax laws. Only one engine […]
DeLorean revival planned; limited production, double the power
The only well-known stainless-steel car thanks to the Back to the Future movie franchise, the DeLorean DMC-12, will go back into low volume production thanks to a Texas-based entrepreneur. The car still enjoys a very healthy following today, despite only 9000 ever being made. Thus, a limited run, built from […]