Many publications have been prognosticating the demise of the manual gearbox for the best part of the last decade. While it is undeniable that the row-your-own gearbox is disappearing from mainstream and even many sports cars, it still appears to have found some places to hide from extinction. Witness the […]
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.
Hyundai Motor Group unveils new ‘E-GMP’ EV platform
An all-new modular electric platform, called E-GMP, from Hyundai Motor Group will see 23 new battery electric vehicles (BEV) launched across the Kia and Hyundai brands by 2025. This will include a “high performance model” capable of 0-100km/h in less than 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 260km/h. The […]
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition revealed
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E electric car has generated a lot of buzz and controversy on the internet. Some suggest that the hallowed pony should not be used on a four-door, electric-only SUV, while others have applauded Ford’s boldness in taking the nameplate to brave new places. Building on this, Ford has […]
2021 Subaru Outback confirmed for Australia
The sixth-generation 2021 Subaru Outback has been confirmed for Australia, just as its sedan sibling, the Liberty, ends its 31-year career in the country. Migrating to the Subaru Global Architecture which underpins the current Impreza and Forester, the new Outback retains its unique market positioning as a crossbreed between a […]
Porsche Cayman with V8 conversion is nuts (video)
The Porsche Boxster and Cayman – whilst not exactly short on power – are not about outright grunt. They are mid-engined sports cars whose raison d’être is more about scalpel sharp cornering precision and mid-engined balance. Throw in a US$14,000 (about AU$19k) Ford Coyote crate engine and you have something […]
Next-gen Mazda2 to be based on Toyota Yaris – report
According to a report from Autocar, the next-generation Mazda2 will be spun-off from the recently launched, fourth-gen Toyota Yaris – at least in Europe. Company documents confirm plans for a model based on Toyota’s advanced hybrid tech. Speculation from other media outlets has put a cloud over the fate of […]
2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport on sale from $37,665
Those in the market for a small SUV with a strong sporting aesthetic are now treated to another option, with the launch of the Toyota C-HR GR Sport. This is the first GR Sport model to reach Australian shores. Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has been very busy of late, working […]
Designer envisions 1994 Ford Mustang ‘RS Cosworth’ (video)
Here at PerformanceDrive we love automotive ‘what-ifs’ – hypothetical vehicles that are an imaginative flight of fantasy. Witness the Falcon ST & RS as well as the Holden Cruze A9X to see what we mean. Digital designer Abimelec Arallano has made a name for himself with his stellar creations garnering interest […]