Renault has released its latest image as part of its teaser campaign for the upcoming Talisman mid-size sedan, showing off its clever new interface controller. Set to replace both the Laguna and the Renault-Samsung-built Latitude, the new model will compete against the Volkswagen Passat, Ford Mondeo and Mazda6. A teaser […]
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 Nissan LEAF update getting increased range – report
Nissan is reportedly looking to arrest declining sales of its LEAF electric car by introducing a mid-cycle update with increased range. The current model’s 24kWh lithium-ion battery back is set to be replaced with a 30kWh unit. According to an Automotive News report, the new battery should result in a […]
2016 HSV GTS series II getting even more power – rumour
Sources within Holden Special Vehicles have hinted to Fairfax media that the 2016 HSV GTS series II is set for a power increase, coinciding with the VF Commodore series 2 launch later this year. This is in line with the SS expected to receive the 6.2-litre engine from the export-spec […]
Lotus 3-Elevent previewed again? Debuts at Goodwood
Lotus has revealed yet another preview of a mysterious new model suspected to be the anticipated 3-Eleven track day lightweight special, debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend. Pictures show a deep green monster, peering through a partially-lifted car cover, featuring hungry and wide air intakes and carbon […]
Video: 2050hp Alpha R35 Nissan GT-R humiliates supercars
“I am the Alpha and the Omega. The beginning and the end”, so sayeth the Book of Revelations. US-based AMS Performance and its Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R is also seeking to unleash record-breaking Armageddon on an unsuspecting drag strip. Starting with a new billet engine block that increases displacement of […]
Divergent Microfactories Blade, world’s first 3D printed supercar?
San Francisco-based Divergent Microfactories has shown a revolutionary 3D printed car called the Blade. It’s being dubbed as the world’s first 3D printed supercar. The Blade showcases an innovative and futuristic manufacturing process, the basis of which are 3D printed aluminium ‘Node’ joints, which connect printed carbon fibre tubes together […]
2017 Volkswagen Phaeton getting plug-in hybrid option – report
Development of a second-generation Volkswagen Phaeton flagship sedan is said to be well underway, with the company reportedly confirming it will come with a plug-in hybrid option. The first-generation Phaeton challenged perceptions of how important the badge is on a luxury car and took the People’s Car brand into uncharted […]
Custom Superlite Coupe to journey 3862km across USA on single tank
US Top Gear host and four-time X-Games winner Tanner Foust is one of a team of motorsport enthusiasts who will be attempting a 3862km trip from Florida to California on a single tank of diesel, in a custom-made car. Built by CLP Motorsports, the Superlite Coupe features a fibreglass body […]