Mazda has rotary fans spinning out like chooks on a rotisserie, with some very cryptic literature in its quarterly Zoom Zoom magazine. There is a section in the magazine dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Mazda rotary engine, marking half a century since the debut of the Wankel-engined Cosmo. […]
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.
Ford CEO Mark Fields retires, James Hackett appointed
Heads are rolling at Dearborn as Ford Motor Company undergoes a management reshuffle. CEO Mark Fields is retiring, according to Ford, as he makes way for head of Smart Mobility, James Hackett, to come in to take the helm. Hackett’s role of Smart Mobility chairman will be taken over by […]
2018 Toyota Camry unveiled in JDM-spec, with TRD & Modellista
The JDM-spec 2018 Toyota Camry has been revealed, shedding some light on the car that will replace today’s Altona, Victoria-assembled Camry and Aurion. Revealed earlier this year in US-market trim at the Detroit Motor Show, the Japanese version is ostensibly similar to that vehicle, save for a few minor differences […]
Cool Find: Grandpa-spec 1999 Lexus GS 300 packing 850hp
Although there is said to be internal debate at Toyota about continuing the GS line, its lineage can be traced back to the 1990s, where it amassed quite a following. The Toyota Aristo, as it was domestically known in Toyota form, was a technology-packed BMW 5 Series combatant with the […]
2017 Volkswagen Up! GTI officially unveiled
The 2017 Volkswagen Up! GTI has been officially revealed in Europe. With a six-speed manual transmission and a compact and lightweight body, Volkswagen labels the car as a tribute to the original Golf GTI of 1976, albeit 136kg heavier. Power comes from a 1.0-litre turbo triple as previously anticipated, with […]
Honda S600 with mega turbo 2JZ is insane (video)
Soichiro Honda’s S600 roadster of the 1960s established the company’s identity of super light weight, sporty and high revving (9500rpm) cars, with experience from the motorcycle division transferred into the sports car. This Australian example is very far removed from the compact philosophy though. Instead of a 531cc four-cylinder with […]
Proton planning WRC return in 2018 with Iriz R5
Malaysian car manufacturer Proton will be returning to the World Rally Championship next year, following four years hiatus. Set to be revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month, the Iriz R5 has been prepared by English company MEM. Chris Mellors, who runs MEM, has also prepared Satrias for […]
2018 Honda Civic Type R now available to order in Australia
If you’re itching to get your hands on Honda’s Nurburgring lap-record-holding Civic Type R, you don’t have to wait any longer as dealerships have begun taking orders. Honda Australia’s director Stephen Collins confirmed the news in an announcement today, saying: “Our dealers have been telling us that customers are eager […]