Honda is apparently putting a successor to the beloved S2000 roadster back on the agenda. It’s set to come in the form of a sporty coupe smaller than the NSX, featuring hybrid and F1-based technology. When released in 1999, the original S2000 was a landmark car. Its no-nonsense, motorcycle-inspired interior […]
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.
Proton reveals interesting pickup ute concept at Alami Carnival
Proton has revealed a surprising dual-cab pickup ute concept at the 2015 Alami Proton Carnival in Malaysia, giving us a possible glimpse into the company’s future direction. These photos, taken by Carlist.my, show the passenger compartment is based on the Exora people mover, as evident by the cab-forward profile and […]
Nissan 2020 Vision Gran Turismo concept updated for 2015
Nissan’s Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo concept was the first in a raft of fully digital cars for Gran Turismo 6, where company engineers could free themselves from the shackles of real-life legislation and safety and create something which flies their company flag high. Given Nissan’s already lengthy relationship with […]
Honda FCV, Wander Stand, Wander Walker debuting at Tokyo show
Honda is bringing a suite of transport innovations to the Tokyo Motor Show this month, including an enclosed contraption called the Wander Stand, the new FCV hydrogen vehicle, and a modern take on the mobility scooter. Taking centre stage at Honda’s stand, however, is a production version of its fuel […]
Suzuki Ignis, Mighty Deck, Air Triser concepts headed for Tokyo show
Suzuki has shown some of the concepts it intends to show at the Tokyo Motor Show almost a full month before their public debut, including a redux of the Mighty Boy. Previewed by the iM4 concept of the Geneva Motor Show in March, the Ignis concept, revives one of Suzuki’s […]
Tesla Model X fully electric SUV revealed, 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds
Tesla’s long-awaited Model X has been officially launched at an event in Fremont, California today. Elon Musk confirmed the anticipated details and a few surprises to a very excited crowd. For the production Model X, a few aesthetic changes have been made. Most notable, the Model S aping ovoid front […]
Mazda previews concept sports car, next-gen RX?
Mazda has teased a very svelte-looking coupe concept that it intends to show at the Tokyo Motor Show next month, potentially previewing a next-generation rotary-powered RX. The taillight treatment and overall shape is reminiscent of the third-generation RX-7, although it appears to be a 2+2, with more of a grand-tourer […]
2016 Mitsubishi Triton review – GLS & Exceed (video)
Mitsubishi’s Triton has long been a stalwart of the ute segment. For decades, it has won many friends as a reliable, trusty workhorse, in a segment where Mitsubishi shines using its vast experience in heavy-duty machinery. And it needs to be brighter than ever for the 2016 model. Triton, as […]