A high-performance edition of the VF Commodore series II, due next year, is expected to showcase carbon fibre engine bay parts from Australian supplier Quickstep. According to a report by GoAuto, the local carbon fibre parts specialist has won a contract to supply up to 1000 parts next year. Chief […]
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.
2016 Ford Focus LZ on sale from $23,390, arrives October
Ford has released full details, including pricing, equipment and specifications for the upcoming 2016 model year LZ Focus facelift, due in October. The mid-cycle upgrade sees a boost in standard features across the line, as well as a rationalisation of engine choices and models, which means the deletion of the […]
GM/Opel planning 2016 Astra ‘GSi’, Golf GTI rival?
A sporty hot hatch version of the new 2016 Holden/Opel/Vauxhall Astra has been spied out and about, with a number of reports suggesting GM might be about the launch a ‘GSi’ variant ready to take on the likes of the Volkswagen Golf GTI. The model is expected to be a […]
2016 Toyota Fortuner spotted undisguised, new HiLux-based SUV
Toyota’s new HiLux-based 2016 Fortuner SUV has been caught completely camouflage-free in Thailand this week, showing the SUV in the flesh for the first time. What is evident from the photos, surfacing on Facebook page Ferd, is that the Fortuner features a sharper headlight and more ornate grille treatment than […]
Aussie company Carbon Revolution makes wheels for Mustang GT350R
Despite the wind-down of the Australian auto manufacturing sector, companies like Geelong’s Carbon Revolution are defiantly marching forward with advanced materials. Carbon Revolution has scored a contract to supply carbon fibre wheels to Ford for the Mustang Shelby GT350R muscle car. This confirms previous reports which cited the similarity of […]
Transmission maker develops clever prototype: ZF Smart Urban Vehicle
German gearbox and automotive parts manufacturer ZF has wheeled out a compact car prototype to showcase some of its innovative ideas for city mobility. Dubbed the Smart Urban Vehicle, it encompasses ideas that are all about making city-living easier. Parking is a cinch thanks to its very compact dimensions and […]
G-Power creates mega limousine with previous-gen BMW 760i
German tuning wizard G-Power has given the outgoing F01 BMW 760i the send-off it deserves, by squeezing more grunt out of the twin-turbo V12 limousine. In standard form, the 760i generates a formidable 464kW and autobahn-punching 740Nm of twist. With a mere €2600 (around AU$3849) computer tune and a dollop […]
Local Motors one step closer to mass-producing 3D-printed cars
3D-printed mass-produced vehicles could become a reality thanks to Local Motors, with plans to introduce low-speed electric vehicles early in 2016. The Arizona start-up has ambitions to become a disruptive force in vehicle manufacturing by pioneering the use of 3D printing. Local Motors is an open source company which crowd-sources […]