After a long period of drawn-out hype, the trailer for the first revamped Top Gear with new hosts Chris Evans, Matt LeBlanc, Rory Reid, Sabine Schmitz, Chris Harris and Edie Jordan is here. It has been a bumpy road for the new show; with behind the scenes spats, alleged production […]
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.
Nissan Navara NP300 gets 800hp GT-R engine conversion
English tuning giants Severn Valley Motorsport have created the ultimate Navara by transplanting the VR35DETT engine from the R 35 GT-R, in lieu of the pedestrian 2.3-litre turbo-diesel. The work goes far beyond a mere transplant, with power bumped up to 800hp (596kW). Plenty of other tuning options are available […]
Tesla Model 3 0-60mph in under 4.0 seconds, Australians line up to order
Hype for Tesla’s most important new car ever, the Model 3, has reached frenzy, as we count down the hours to its unveiling by Elon Musk tomorrow. Reservations have already begun in Australia, with one Sydney resident, Andreas Stephens, camping Apple-style out the front of the St Leonards dealership just […]
Top 10 most bizzare/interesting special editions
Sometimes a special edition car can breathe life into something that would otherwise sit on the lot and stink up the floor plan. A sticker here, a decal there and some dealer-fitted accessories later, you’ve got yourself a seller. Most of them are boring though. We’re going to focus on […]
2016 Mazda MX-5 2.0L review (video)
The 2016 ND Mazda MX-5 is a car that has been absolutely saturated with praise and accolades since its launch, and it’s not hard to understand why. The fourth generation of Mazda’s rear-drive, open-top sportster is around 100kg lighter than the previous NC model, it comes in at a cheaper […]
2016 Haval H8 Premium 4WD review (video)
When you name your product after the internet shorthand for ‘hate – H8’, you’re not setting yourself up for a good start. Welcome to the Haval H8, otherwise known as the copycat version of the old Mercedes ML-Class. Haval is China’s most popular SUV producer. The brand was recently introduced […]
Ford Falcon special editions that could have been…
Although Ford Australia has confirmed the Sprint will carry the Falcon to its October 7 demise, that hasn’t stopped online fans on Ford forums from conjuring up other imaginative variants. Falcon RS by Nikk|Digi-Customs Finished in the same ‘Liquid Blue’ hue of the Focus RS and 2016 GT show cars, […]
Lexus UX 200, UX 250, UX 250h trademarks found, new compact SUV?
Lexus has been rather busy registering trademarks, prompting some to believe a new entry-level crossover could be in the works based on the new Toyota C-HR. According to the IP Australia government website, Lexus has registered UX 200, UX 250 and UX 250h under class 12; automobiles and structural parts […]