SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT Both Honda and Hyundai are on the verge of launching some very spicy super hatches to our market. The 202kW i30 N with input from former BMW M division boss, and the Nurburgring front-drive record-holding Civic Type R are both cars we’re very excited about and […]
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.
Mercedes-Benz X-Class ’63 AMG’ ute rendered – has potential?
Mercedes-Benz has publicly stated that there is next to no chance of its Navara-based X-Class pickup ute receiving the Mercedes-AMG treatment. This is understandable, due to its work-oriented underpinnings that lack the pedigree and driving dynamics of other Mercedes-AMG cars. Still disappointing, as many people could and would enjoy a […]
2018 Ford Mustang GT500 to develop 507kW – report
Although the rev-happy Shelby Mustang GT350 and GT350R take a more exotic road than the brute force of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Dodge Challenger Hellcat and Demon, a leak indicates that Ford will play the power game with the upcoming GT500. Respected U.S. motoring magazine Motor Trend via a DriveTribe […]
2018 Honda CR-V now on sale in Australia with turbo lineup
Honda’s CR-V medium SUV is now in its fifth generation (MY2018), and finally on sale in Australia. It brings a number of new features and technologies to the SUV to help give it stronger credentials in the demanding segment. Modest price gains are offset, Honda says, by major increases in […]
2018 Ford Mustang does 0-60mph in under 4.0sec in Drag Strip mode
The 2018 Ford Mustang GT will be one of the fastest accelerating cars in its class, the automaker has revealed, confirming a 0-60mph (97km/h) sprint time of under 4.0 seconds. Mechanical updates have been detailed before but now more information has come to hand. The 5.0-litre Coyote V8 now produces […]
Mazda Miata (MX-5) gets snowmobile engine conversion (video)
When a vehicle is the most popular sports car in history, with several million spread throughout the world, you can bet all kinds of nutty experiments will take place. The Mazda MX-5 (or Miata as it’s known in the USA) has been mutilated for everything from 1UZ V8 swaps, LS3 […]
Next-gen Ford Fiesta might not make it to Australia
Further doubts are rising over whether Ford will be bringing the next-generation Fiesta to Australia, following an interview with a senior executive who confirmed the car will not be sold in as many markets. Speaking to Romanian publication 0-100.ro, B-segment program manager Robert Stiller said: “The previous model was a […]
2017 Kia Rio SLi review (video)
Welcome to 2017, where old is new and new is old again. Retro ’80s fluro ski jackets are making a comeback, the Nokia 3310 has been re-released on the market, and the all-new 2017 Kia Rio SLi arrives with a four-speed auto. That might sound like an anachronism in a […]