Welcome to the 2016 Subaru WRX. It’s the next phase for the nameplate, which has become a cult icon, making a name for itself by being an effective point-to-point missile, a notorious weapon of choice for a cabal of ram-raiders in the 1990s, a dominant force in World Rally Championships, […]
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.
Toyota FCV concept debuts at Tokyo show – is this the future?
It wouldn’t be a Tokyo Motor Show without some outrageous and far-reaching spectacles, and Toyota has not disappointed with this very futuristic FCV Plus concept. Although Toyota has just entered the Fuel Cell Vehicle market with the Mirai, the FCV Plus is a space-age interpretation of what a fuel cell […]
Daihatsu D-base concept revealed, previews future kei car
Toyota-owned compact car manufacturer Daihatsu has previewed its next generation in ‘kei’ cars with the D-base concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. It shows off a sporty and futuristic personality. The D-base features an edgy and distinctive window treatment, with a concealed rear door handle. It’s finished in pearlescent white, […]
Futuristic Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo concept revealed
The latest in a series of futuristic Mercedes-Benz concepts has surfaced, called the Vision Tokyo. It follows on from the shape-shifting Concept IAA, and F105 Luxury in Motion autonomous windowless sedan. Enter the Vision Tokyo. It’s a “chillout lounge in the midst of the megacity traffic mayhem”. Featuring the same […]
Lexus LF-FC concept revealed, previews next-gen LS
Lexus has pulled the wraps off a sleek fuel-cell powered concept called the LF-FC at the Tokyo Motor Show, which likely previews the next-generation LS flagship sedan. At 5.3m long, 2m wide and 1.41m high, the LF-FC is some 200mm longer, and features sleeker, sporty rearward cab proportions compared with […]
Nissan IDS concept unveiled at Tokyo show, previews next LEAF?
A new concept showcasing Nissan’s future ideas for design, electric power, and autonomous technology has been presented at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. The IDS (Intelligent Driving Sedan) features the corporate signature Flying V grille, plus other futuristic design touches. Although it features an autonomous mode dubbed Piloted Drive, Nissan […]
2015 Toyota Aurion Presara review (video)
The 2015 Toyota Aurion is the last in a long line of attempts by the big T to win hearts and minds of Falcon and Commodore customers – a market that has dwindled to a small fraction of its former self in recent years. Introduced in 2006, the V6-powered Aurion […]
2016 Toyota LandCruiser Prado 2.8 review (video)
You can’t drive very far these days without seeing one of these. Since its introduction in 1996 to this new 2016 model, the Toyota LandCruiser Prado has been a hit with Australian families, offering a rugged body-on-frame construction, and Toyota’s enviable reputation for reliability. In the last decade it has […]