Ford’s 2016 GT supercar will feature innovative smartphone-inspired technology for its glass engine panel and windscreen. Lighter than conventional automotive glass, “Gorilla Glass” is a lightweight but impact-resistant triple layered glass used primarily on smartphones. Ford has teamed up with manufacturer Corning to develop the technology, which is 25-50 per […]
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.
IONIQ: Hyundai’s new hybrid/EV previewed again, interior shown
Two more teasers for the upcoming Hyundai IONIQ electric/hybrid have surfaced, revealing more details and clues about the company’s first ever dedicated eco model. Inside, there is a traditional instrument cluster, infotainment/HVAC layout and gear selector, surrounded by Porsche-like buttons. This is a stark contrast to the rival Toyota Prius […]
BAIC-Atieva preview new Tesla-rivalling Chinese electric car
BAIC Group, known for manufacturing the Foton ute and having collaborations with Daimler/Mercedes-Benz, has released a teaser image of a purported Tesla-rivalling electric car. With a projected 480km full-charge range, thanks to a 23.4kWh battery pack, the fully electric car should be an interesting one to follow. It is being […]
Ford investing US$4.5 billion in EV & hybrid technology
While Ford has been one of the more successful US automakers since the dark days of the early-mid 2000s, when all three were on the brink of oblivion, there are a few areas where it has been slower than rivals on the uptake. One of these areas is having a […]
12.3L V16 Devel Sixteen engine hits the dyno; over 4500hp (video)
When the Devel Sixteen was first shown at the 2013 Dubai Motor Show, many stratospheric performance and power claims were made, and the media was sceptical and even ridiculed it as another vapourware hypercar that will never see the light of day. Promises of 5000hp, a 560km/h top speed, and […]
Mexican-Italian ‘Inferno’ previewed, pitched as 1400hp supercar
If your Tuesday hasn’t been mental or unhinged enough, we could have the antidote here. This is the Inferno supercar, an unholy fusion of Mexican and Italian. It might sound good in the food world, but in the supercar realm, it is nothing short of outrageous. Designed by Italian Antonio […]
Mazda KOERU could go into production as new coupe SUV
Mazda’s boss has dropped hints about a possible production version of the KOERU crossover concept shown at Frankfurt Motor Show in September, a report has revealed. The KOERU concept is similar in size to CX-5 but it features a lower roofline and more steeply angled A- and D-pillars. This gives […]
Hyundai’s new hybrid & EV IONIQ previewed, confirmed for Australia
Hyundai has shown a teaser of its upcoming Prius rival, called the IONIQ. This will be the company’s first dedicated hybrid and electric vehicle when it arrives next year. While looking decidedly more car-like than its arch-rival, we can see elements of Chevrolet (Holden) Volt in the high rear deck […]