Pininfarina’s spectacular Geneva Motor Show exhibit, called the H2 Speed, is “halfway between competition prototype and production supercar”, showcasing how a hydrogen future could even spread as far as the racetrack . Utilising a lightweight hydrogen fuel cell, the concept is the product of two years hard work by the […]
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.
Techrules Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle (TREV) concept unveiled
Another attempt at a microturbine-powered hybrid car has surfaced at Geneva; the Chinese Techrules TREV. Vaguely similar to Jaguar’s ill-fated CX-75 concept, which was dusted off for the latest Bond film, Techrules is promising a whopping 2000km of range. Six electric motors form part of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system, […]
Volkswagen unveils new luxury sedan for China: the PHIDEON
On the eve of the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen has shown its China-only flagship called the PHIDEON. Using the MLB platform typically reserved for Audis, Bentleys and Porsche Macans, the PHIDEON perches atop the Volkswagen tree, supplanting the Bentley Continental-based Phaeton. Despite its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the […]
Toyota Australia plans Aurion last hurrah special editions
With both Ford and Holden planning special send-off editions of their respective Australian-made sedans, there is still one sedan you may have forgotten about; the Toyota Aurion. The Aurion is an Australia-made sedan just like the other two only it doesn’t have the same kind of motorsport-oriented following. It still […]
Future Ford Bronco envisaged, fitting design for SUV icon?
Bronco enthusiast forum Bronco6G has been abuzz with discussion ever since Ford said it intends to make four new SUVs by 2020. A new Bronco has been speculated as one of the likely candidates, with the next-gen Ranger as a possible baseline. The Bronco is one of Ford’s most popular […]
Haval H6 confirmed for Australia, V6 twin-turbo rumours squashed
Despite some reports indicating Haval is preparing turbo V6 and diesel models by the end of the year, local Haval spokesman Andrew Ellis has poured cold water on the allegations. The rumours stem from a China Car Times report, that says production had started for 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 variants, in […]
Haval H2 Lux 2WD 1.5T review (video)
It’s always exciting when we get to sample the wares of a completely new carmaker. When the manufacturer in question is China’s most popular SUV maker, Haval, we approach it with a greater sense of intrigue. The Haval brand began its three-pronged assault on the Aussie market this year, with […]
2017 Bentley Mulsanne unveiled, extended wheelbase option added
The Bentley Mulsanne has come in for some minor cosmetic surgery and gains some extra variants for its 2017 model year. The most noticeable change is a new waterfall front grille, with a less imposing headlight treatment, adorning revised bumpers and hood panels. For 2017, the stretched Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase […]