The compact Aston Martin Vantage’s second reprisal has been detailed via purported patent images obtained from Japan’s patent office. These pictures, as published initially by Autoguide, reveal the contours, light and window shape for the upcoming sports car, expected to utilise the same architecture as the DB11. Compared with that car, […]
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.
Volkswagen Gen.E could preview next-gen Golf
Volkswagen ‘s latest development prototype, the Gen.E, could preview the next-generation Golf VIII, due around 2019-2020. The concept car is a streamlined three-door hatchback, testing ideas around ‘maximum crash safety’ and also battery electric vehicles. According to Volkswagen’s press release, the Gen.E “provides an insight into the next generation of […]
2018 Nissan LEAF previewed again, debuts September 6
Continuing the slow tease and lead-up program to its release later this year, Nissan has trickled out the third teaser for the second-generation LEAF electric car, showcasing grille details and release date. After the first preview of the diamond-jewel-like LED headlamp design, Nissan’s Twitter account has been updated with an […]
2017 Opel Insignia Exclusive pack announced – Commodore potential?
The 2018 Holden Commodore’s European progenitor, the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, will be available with a premium brand-style personalisation program dubbed ‘Exclusive’. The choice of Insignia as the first ambassador of the Exclusive range suggests that this could be a response to Ford of Europe’s Vignale range. It will also be rolled […]
Tesla Model 3 production to hit 20,000 by December
Tesla is on track to meet its commitment to commence production of its mainstream Model 3 model by the end of July, company boss Elon Musk says. Of the record order numbers, which total around 400,000 globally, the first 30 will be delivered on Friday the 28th of July, with […]
2018 Holden ‘Supercars’ previewed with new V6 engine
The first public showing of Holden’s V6 racing future has taken place, using the Red Bull Sandman as a development mule. Initially built to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Sandman ‘shaggin/ wagon,’ the panelvan was outfitted with a V8 Supercar engine, which will soon been replaced with a V6 […]
Lexus UX production version, 7-seater RX to debut at Tokyo show
Lexus’s range of SUVs is about to expand with the expected Tokyo Motor Show debut of the production UX baby SUV and seven-seater RX. According to Autocar and Japanese publication Excite, an extended wheelbase Lexus RX SUV in the form of the RX 350L and RX 450hL will be rolled […]
2017 Ford Everest Trend review (video)
The 2017 Ford Everest is the only Australian-designed SUV in its class, with all major design and engineering work carried out by the Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Campbellfield, Victoria. It may be surprising to learn, then, that the Everest’s sales performance has been less than stellar since its 2016 […]