Indian car, tractor and heavy vehicle conglomerate Mahindra has unveiled three Formula E concepts in a bid to influence the style of the cars featured in the electric Formula E racing series. Late last year, Mahindra acquired the financially beleaguered Pininfarina – an historic Italian design and coachbuilding company that […]
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.
For Sale: Original 1971 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III
Shannon’s upcoming Autumn Auction on May 2 will feature plenty of pristine Australian history and motorsport legends, including an original Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III. Maintained in original condition since being built in 1971, this Hoey was optioned with the short ratio 31-spline 3.5:1 final drive to maximise the 351 […]
New China-only Peugeot 308 sedan & 3008 revealed
Peugeot has unveiled the new 308 sedan and facelifted 3008 people mover for the Chinese market at the Beijing motor show, in conjunction with its manufacturing partner, Dongfeng. The 308 sedan will compete in China’s burgeoning C-segment sedan market, alongside Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Escort, and VW Santana. Being based on […]
2017 Renault Koleos unveiled; larger, more upmarket
The second-generation Renault Koleos has broken cover at the Beijing motor show. Larger than its predecessor, it is also based on the Nissan X-Trail platform, which grew in size for its latest generation as well. Koleos was Renault’s sole SUV offering when it debuted in 2007, but now it sits […]
1000kW Nissan Patrol is your everyday drive in the Middle East
Speedhunters has unearthed a volcanic 1400hp three-door Nissan Patrol in the Middle East. Imagine a Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution that’s spent decades in a high security prison munching steroids and you get the idea. The Qatari owner has a vast collection of other supercars, but only wished to share this sinister […]
2017 Volkswagen Amarok facelift previewed
The Volkswagen Amarok is due for its mid-cycle nip/tuck, with the carmaker releasing preliminary renderings, showing how the ute will be subtly enhanced. The digital pictures show a bright orange lifestyle-oriented range-topper, in the vain of Ford Ranger Wildtrak or HiLux SR5. From the images, we can glean the basics […]
2016 Skoda Fabia 81tsi wagon review (video)
SUV’s have saturated our roads to the point of mind-numbing banality, so here’s the 2016 Skoda Fabia 81TSI wagon as a refreshing reminder that there are still some practical alternatives for those willing to look. The new Fabia is a bit of a bitsa, based half on the Volkswagen Polo’s […]
Apple hires ex-Tesla engineer to work on ‘Titan’ project
Forward-looking clean-energy magazine Electrek reports that one of Tesla’s most senior engineers has been poached for the upcoming Apple car project, codenamed Titan. Continuing a trend of Tesla personnel migrating to Apple, which is what has driven most of the speculation the Cupertino company is developing a car, the magazine […]