Ute fans rejoice. It looks like another entrant is set to squeeze its way into an already diverse playground, with rumours suggesting Hyundai will confirm production of its Santa Cruz concept in November. Hyundai has expanded into several different market segments recently, including commercial vans, luxury cars and light trucks. […]
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.
2017 Toyota Camry to adopt new 2.0T engine – report
Toyota may soon ditch the 2GR-FE V6 engine used in its Aurion and overseas Camry V6 models, potentially using the 2.0-litre turbo engine first introduced in the Lexus NX 200t instead. This would see Toyota join a growing number of manufacturers using downsized turbo-petrol engines in lieu of larger V6s. […]
Mercedes-Benz ute to be proper premium vehicle, most expensive in class
Following confirmation earlier this year that Mercedes-Benz will be competing in the lucrative and expanding dual-cab ute segment, the company has shed more light on the upcoming vehicle. The company has indicated it will be more aligned with its premium passenger-car offerings, rather than its commercial range, according to Australian […]
Video: Tesla Model S P85D up against Caterham’s mental 620R
Here are two very different vehicles which you would never expect to line up for an angry battle. A 2238kg electric luxury sedan squaring up against a 545kg featherweight club-racer. The drag racing escapades of the Tesla Model S P85D have become a viral hit, going toe-to-toe with hypercars and […]
2016 Lexus IS update revealed for USA, IS 300h gets 3.5L V6
The Lexus IS has undergone engine and specification revisions for the 2016 model year, with the big news being the addition of the 2.0-litre turbocharged engine first seen in the NX 200t. As previously confirmed, the 2.0-litre IS 200t will indeed replace the ageing 2.5-litre V6 of the IS 250 […]
Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4 million vehicles in USA to rectify hacking issue
Following recent demonstrations of how its cars can be hacked by computer programmers via the infotainment system, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has rushed a voluntary recall of some 1.4 million vehicles. The purpose of the recall is for the ‘UConnect’ system to undergo security updates to prevent ‘remote manipulation’ and mitigate […]
Video: Mercedes-Benz SLC prototype spotted, SLK replacement
Mercedes-Benz is very busy testing the replacement of its SLK roadster, to be called the SLC, which is expected to debut at the Frankfurt show in September. Spotted at the Nurburgring, we can see the new version’s revised front bumper and grille treatment, featuring a more prominent three-pointed star logo, […]
Top 10 engine conversion ideas for production cars
As manufacturers succumb to increasing pressure from emissions targets and mass-market demands, some formerly renowned favourites of enthusiasts are becoming lacklustre and same-same. Let’s cast our minds to a parallel universe, where the enthusiasts call the shots, with no accountants or marketers in sight. In no particular order, here is […]