It was unofficially confirmed last month, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will be making its way to Australia, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ local branch has now confirmed. Expected to arrive in December, priced from around $140,000, the Trackhawk will be the most powerful vehicle FCA has ever sold in this […]
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.
Updated Mercedes-Benz GLA now on sale in Australia
The Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift has landed in Australia, bringing bolder and more truck-like styling to the A-Class-based crossover, plus new technology in brought in. The front-end benefits from more angular headlights and a more detailed grille, which is reminiscent of the GLE and features a more aggressive look. Inside, there’s […]
Ford Mustang Performance Pack announced in Australia
Ford Mustang buyers are spoilt for choice when it comes to aftermarket options. Even more so than Falcon owners, who had very extensive support when they wanted to enhance their vehicles. Now they can add a variety of exhaust, suspension and shift-kit enhancements courtesy of Ford Performance. These are available […]
2017 Holden Astra Sedan on sale in Australia from $21,990
Holden is getting set to launch the all-new Astra Sedan on July 1, which is a direct descendant of the Australian-built Holden Cruze that stopped production last October. The all-new Astra Sedan will serve as a counterpoint to the Polish-built Astra hatch already on sale, and is still known as the […]
NEVS reveals new concepts, based on Saab 9-3
Imagine if someone dug up your grandparent’s corpse, put a new face on them and used it to create some kind of android-zombie. That’s how Saab lovers must feel about this exhumed 9-3 that has been turned into a new Chinese electric car. The NEVS (National Electric Vehicle Sweden) 9-3 and […]
Musk’s ‘Boring Company’ reveals boring-looking transit pod
Elon Musk shocked the world when he unveiled another novel transport solution, in The Boring Company and his intention to create an underground network of tunnels and 200km/h electric sleds. After introducing the world to self-driving electric cars and Hyerloop, this tunnel idea was something that makes you wonder why […]
Ford Focus RS Option Pack announced, LSD for front axle (videos)
Ford’s rumoured hotter, 294kW-ish version of the Focus RS, which has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring might be on ice for the time being, but Ford has cooked up something special for those who want a bit more traction. The Ford Focus RS Option Pack (or Limited Edition in […]
Opel sale to PSA hits delays, production plans to be sorted
The sale of Opel and Vauxhall to PSA has hit a snag, with the employees at Opel’s Development centre in Russelheim, Germany, wanting some 7700 jobs guaranteed. The works council and IG Metall, which is a labour union, are pushing for this arrangement as PSA has apparently hit the ground […]