A slide leaked online outlines Volkswagen’s intentions for its MEB (Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukasten) electric vehicle platform, with five vehicles destined to use the architecture. The production timeframe for the 125kW, 500km ID hatch previewed at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show looks to be 2019, with the EU flag under it indicating […]
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.
Peugeot reveals dual-cab Pick Up for African market
Peugeot has revealed a new dual-cab ute called the Pick Up, which is a rebadged Chinese pickup. It will be sold exclusively across the African continent. The Peugeot Pick Up is a rebadged Dongfeng Rich – itself a reskinned Nissan D22 Navara of two generations ago. Even the engine, the […]
Tesla production soon to commence in China – report
A deal for Tesla Motors allowing it unfettered access to one of the world’s most locked-up markets, China, might be imminent, according to Bloomberg. Private negotiations are said to be underway now for Tesla to begin building a local factory in Lingdang, Shanghai, with an announcement expected some time in […]
2018 BMW X3 leaks online, exterior & interior revealed
The third-generation BMW X3 has leaked ahead of its June 26 official debut, revealing exterior details, engine and fuel efficiency numbers and performance variants. Some specifications and pictures were published on BMW’s Hong Kong website, and soon picked up by various websites such as Autocar. As expected, the M40i xDrive […]
Hennessey Venon F5 previewed, new world’s fastest car? (video)
Texan high-performance automotive company Hennessey Performance is looking at another grab at the world’s fastest car title with the Venom F5. Teasers of the car have debuted, showing the front and rear silhouettes, with dramatic, thin LED headlamps and taillamps. Judging by its shape, it is likely to continue the […]
2018 Renault Megane R.S. to come with 2 chassis tunes
More details about the Renault Sport Megane have surfaced, including confirmation of two levels of tune and chassis inclusions. As previously speculated, the engine will be a more powerful version of the 1.8-lire turbo unit seen in the Alpine A110 sports car. It will be tuned to deliver around 300hp […]
Bugatti Chiron won’t hit 500km/h, limited by tyres – report
Tyre technology is apparently not at a level that could facilitate a 500km/h top speed for the Bugatti Chiron, according to a report. Test driver Andy Wallace revealed to Popular Mechanics that the 1500hp (1120kW), 8.0-litre quad-turbo W16 Chiron is mechanically capable of breaking the magic 300mph (482km/h) barrier but […]
Tesla Model 3 first test drives hit the road in the U.S.
A massive gallery for the Tesla Model 3 has been dumped ahead of the car’s official launch. These pictures, taken by Mark Ryan, are the candidate release versions of the Model 3 and show changes made to the vehicle since its March 2016 reveal at an event hosted by Elon […]