One of Porsche’s most iconic and rarest supercars is the 959, an example of which is going to auction in the US, expecting to net an eye-watering $1.8-1.9 million. The reason this particular example is so valuable is because of its black finish. Only 3 other 959s were finished in […]
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.
New Peugeot 308 GTi spotted before Goodwood debut
Peugeot’s 308 GTi hot hatch has been scooped in the wild, ahead of its hotly-anticipated Goodwood Festival of Speed debut later this month. Thanks to Caradisiac forums user Tevas, we can see some of the sporty additions to the body Peugeot has made. The Gallic marque had already announced it […]
2015 Kia Sorento on sale in Australia from $40,990
The all-new 2015 Kia Sorento is now on sale in the Australian market, priced between $40,990 for the Si petrol and $55,990 for the top-spec Platinum diesel. Sharing its platform with the new Carnival, the 2015 Sorento promises significant improvements in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), increased interior dimensions, and […]
Top 6 Cars of Infamous World Leaders
There are some world leaders who inspire happiness and devotion in their people, and then there’s the other lot. From foot-in-mouth clumsy, to oppressive, to downright evil, here is a handful of the latter and the cars that move/d them. George Bush – Cadillac Deville America’s stumbling, misanthropic former-president George […]
TVR planning 4 new models, design input from Gordon Murray
British sports car legend TVR’s comeback is well under way, with some automotive legends getting on board as well. Wrested from young Russian billionaire Nikolai Smolenski in 2013, the Blackpool-based manufacturer is planning a comeback with four new models on the horizon. With help from McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray […]
Toyota trademarks ‘S-FR’ badge, reserved for new Supra?
Adding fuel to the already smouldering cauldron of speculation surrounding a Supra revival, Toyota yesterday trademarked the ‘S-FR’ name, which could be used on a future vehicle. Whether Toyota seeks to capitalise on the Supra’s still-loyal following or switch to an acronym remains to be seen, but a new grand […]
2015 BMW 1 Series facelift on sale in Australia from $36,900
Australian pricing has today been announced for the facelifted 2015 BMW 1 Series, which the Bavarian giant is calling “one of the most comprehensive” mid-cycle updates in recent BMW history. The facelift, which was penned by Sydney-born designer Calvin Luk, includes a substantial boost in standard equipment across the range. […]
Alfa Romeo to drop QV name for Giulietta & MiTo, use ‘Veloce’ instead
International reports are surfacing about the naming strategy Alfa Romeo plans to use for its future performance variants. Presently, the MiTo and Giulietta sports models are called Quadrofoglio Verde (green four-leaf clover) – an historical good luck charm used on early racing cars. These might soon be called ‘Veloce’. According […]