The outgoing Shelby Mustang GT500 Super Snake is renowned for many things. Being brutally powerful and fast, deadly in the wrong hands, and exhilarating, but words which don’t spring to mind are handcrafted, elegant and sophisticated. That’s where Italian company Vilner comes in. It is celebrating its 20th anniversary with […]
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.
First Alfa Romeo Giulia QV reviews are in, looks good (videos)
The first reviews for the Alfa Romeo Giulia QV have hit the web, from the cooking petrol and diesel models, to the 375kW, 600Nm Ferrari-powered QV flagship. The Giulia is such a crucial model for Alfa Romeo’s brand renaissance, where it seeks to distance itself from Fiat and emerge as […]
New BMW 7 Series remote parking system detects people (video)
BMW’s new G11 7 Series is notable for many technical achievements. These include a carbon-fibre-intensive construction, and a remote parking feature which can be controlled via a smart phone or the key fob. It was only a matter of time before someone fooled around with it and decided to see […]
New Ford GT gets optional carbon fibre wheels, made in Australia
Things may be dire and grim for Australia’s car manufacturing future and, by association the component sector, but here’s a bit of good news that shows there’s still life in the latter. Geelong’s Carbon Revolution, the company that also manufactures the carbon fibre rims for the Shelby GT350R Mustang (not […]
New Tesla Roadster on the way, could be fastest Tesla yet?
Some information about a successor to Tesla’s seminal Roadster is circulating, with a company representative confirming it will be larger and quicker than the outgoing model. Tesla’s Nordic Countries manager Peter Bardenfleth-Hansen dropped hints about the next-gen Roadster during an electronics trade fair in Sweden, saying the next model, due […]
BMW 750d revealed; new quad-turbo super limo
BMW’s quad-turbocharged diesel straight six has made its debut under the hood of the new G11 7 Series. The 750d xDrive and long wheelbase 750Ld xDrive will commence European deliveries in July. With power and torque numbers you’d usually expect to see in a semi-trailer – at 294kW and 760Nm […]
Top-spec 2017 Chevrolet Malibu to debut new 9-speed auto
In the race for more ratios, GM is installing a new nine-speed automatic in the top line Chevy Malibu Premier – a car based on the same E2XX platform as the next Opel Insignia (and possible Holden Commodore). The transmission is the result of a collaboration with Ford. The two […]
More Volvo XC40 teasers released via Snapchat, hybrid confirmed
Volvo has released more Snapchat previews of its upcoming V40 and XC40 models, based on the CMA architecture co-developed with Chinese parent Geely. From the images, we can see the ‘Thor hammer’ LED headlights, with a more pronounced grille as well as lower bumper intakes. Also shown is a plug-in […]