The Chrysler 300C has made a big impact on the world since its introduction in 2005. The first-generation found favour with famous rappers and celebrities alike, with its chiselled, square lines, shallow glasshouse and blistered wheel arches. Often-customised and eponymous with DUB culture (22-inch wheels and larger), the original 300C […]
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.
Volvo developing future car technologies with Microsoft
A collaboration between computer system giant Microsoft and Scandinavian luxury and vehicle safety expert Volvo has today been announced, furthering the Swedish company’s ambition to have zero fatalities in its vehicles by 2020. Microsoft’s HoloLens , a fully untethered, holographic computer, could be adopted by Volvo in the future. It […]
Tesla Model S recalled for potential seat belt fault, all 90,000 affected
Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for all Model S examples sold around the world to inspect a potential seatbelt problem discovered by one European owner. Tesla’s Model S has been a runaway success since its launch, with its futuristic and very powerful fully electric drivetrain and adoption by famous […]
Porsche Boxster GTS stolen, police chase doesn’t end well (video)
Here’s a story that will inspire either sympathy or schadenfreude. A brand-new, UK-delivered Porsche Boxster GTS met its untimely end recently in the hands of 20-year-old car thief. Aiden John O’Brien-Daniels, the eager criminal, was also involved in a number of other offences, including burglary, robbery, stealing keys, aggravated taking […]
Future BMW 8 Series renderings show potential
South African freelance designer Giom Mouton has gained attention online with a stunning proposal for an elegant and large coupe, envisaged as a potential future 8 Series. The 3D renderings revive the 8 Series moniker; BMW’s large coupe flagship with popup headlamps built between 1989 and 1999. Using elements of […]
BMW Compact Sedan Concept revealed, previews 1 Series sedan
BMW has used the Guangzhou Auto Exhibition running from November 20th to 23rd to preview a future entry-level sedan with the Compact Sedan Concept. The product expected to manifest from the show car is a sedan smaller than 3 Series, spun off BMW’s new front- and all-wheel drive UKL platform […]
Local Motors unveils LM3D Swim; production-ready 3D-printed car
As part of its commitment to bring 3D-printed cars to the mass market, Local Motors today unveiled the LM3D Swim; a fully homologated production version of the Project Redacted competition-winning entry by Kevin Lo. Unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, the Swim is a […]
New Suzuki Alto Works micro machine debuts at Tokyo show
Suzuki has launched a reprisal of one its most well-known giant-killers – to Japanese car enthusiasts and Gran Turismo players anyway – the new Alto Works micro hot hatch. Based on the new Alto, the latest Works edition may have a paltry 38kW, but it is mated to a five-speed […]