Big engine in small car is a formula that has been perfected almost since the start of the 20th century. The effectiveness of this approach lies in the superior power-to-weight ratio compared with a larger car. While we love V8-engined small cars such as the Torana SLR 5000, we’re focusing […]
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.
All-new Lada Niva small SUV coming in 2018
Russian vehicle producer AvtoVAZ is rumoured to be planning an all-new Lada Niva, ready for market entry by around 2018. Initially scheduled for redesign this year, the third-generation has apparently been pushed back by two years. Currently, the Niva is powered by a 1.7-litre, 61kW four-cylinder, mated to a five-speed […]
Ford Falcon Sprint – the history behind the special edition
Ford’s last performance hurrah, the XR6 Turbo and XR8 Sprint, were one of the worst-kept automotive secrets of 2015. The first actual piece of evidence surfaced when we showed you a picture of ‘Sprint’-embroidered seats back in early December. This was followed two weeks later by official confirmation from Ford, […]
Honda Accord Sport Hybrid review (video)
Honda’s range-topping Accord Sport Hybrid launched in the middle of last year, with an entire technology arsenal, some bonus luxury features, and some styling differences to justify the added cost over the otherwise range-topping V6 model. Filling the niche formerly occupied by the Legend, Honda believes this car is more […]
Hyundai Tucson Elite 1.6T review (video)
Sometimes, the underachieving kid who gets picked on and joked about ends up having the last laugh. Well, the poor kid is now kicking goals and going places. While rivals struggle for year-on-year growth, Hyundai has achieved it for the last seven years, showing that, to customers at least, the […]
Faraday Future planning electric Tesla Model X SUV rival? (video)
A video accompanying the release of Faraday Future’s FZERO1 concept has set car websites abuzz, after an SUV wagon silhouette was noticed at the 1:11 mark. When the company talks about its flexible Variable Platform Architecture, it alludes to a variety of different body styles being able to sit atop […]
Top 10 best-selling utes in Australia during 2015
An absolute bumper year for the pickup/utility segment, where almost every participant received an overhaul or facelift. This translated to a market share which held steady rather than the massive growth, like one might have expected. Although the HiLux took overall honours yet again, the biggest winner was Ford’s Ranger, […]
Volkswagen BUDD-e concept revealed, previews MEB EV platform
Volkswagen has had its share of troubles lately, but in its quest for redemption it is showing a friendly-looking electric minibus at the Consumer Electronics Show called the BUDD-e. The BUDD-e debuts the company’s Modular Electric Platform (MEB), dedicated to plug-in vehicles. It features a 101kW battery pack that is […]