While the existence of a ‘Commodore’ after 2017 has been confirmed by Holden, exactly what shape it will take is mostly a mystery. PerformanceDrive got out the magnifying glasses and fine-toothed combs in an effort to join the dots. Holden’s decision to maintain the Commodore nameplate for an imported product […]
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.
Jeep uses two-legged horse GIF to poke fun at FWD SUV rivals
Jeep’s Colombian branch has adopted one of the interweb’s most majestic inhabitants, the rare two-legged horse, to stamp its identity and make a point. The ubiquitous ‘two-legged horse’ GIF (graphic interchange format) first surfaced in 2005 (below), before going viral, culminating in a YouTube video made in 2006 by bergerking24, […]
Citroen Cactus ‘Méhari’ concept heading to Frankfurt show
Citroën will unveil a concept variation of its lovable C4 Cactus at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, which will pay tribute to the 2CV-based Méhari produced between 1968 and 1988. Similar in philosophy to the British Mini Moke, in that it was a doorless, soft-topped and spartan, the Méhari was […]
Icona Vulcano Titanium to debut at Pebble Beach; Chinese supercar
One of the first ever Chinese supercars, the Icona Vulcano Titanium, is set to debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance later this month. When the vehicle was first announced at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show, the Vulcano was to be powered by two fanciful hybrid drivetrains. The H-Turismo was […]
Mazda KOERU SUV concept heading to Frankfurt show
Mazda has released sketches of its upcoming ‘KOERU’ SUV concept that will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 17. It appears to be a ‘Coupe SUV’ or Sports Activity Vehicle in the mould of BMW’s X6 and X4, demonstrating how trends pioneered by German luxury brands often filter […]
Tesla shows off automated snake-like recharge arm (video)
Here’s a video of Tesla’s prototype autonomous charging system, following Elon Musk’s January 1st Tweet: “Btw, we are actually working on a charger that automatically moves out from the wall & connects like a solid metal snake. For realz.” While other companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and General Motors are […]
Next BMW 4 Series convertible; carbon architecture, fabric roof – rumour
BMW’s 4 Series convertible has barely been on the market for two years, yet already word is circulating about its replacement. Expected to bear the G23 codename, the next 4 Series is due around 2021 and could benefit from BMW’s carbon fibre intensive ‘35up’ architecture. Of most importance is the […]
LEGO releases official Ferrari F40, comes with bespoke pieces
LEGO has released an 1158-piece set Ferrari F40, giving fans a chance to assemble one of the all-time greats for the first time. Ferrari’s heroic F40 is still to this day one of its most iconic models to date. To many, it is the car that pops into their head […]