The DeLorean DMC-12 is a car embedded in folklore for a variety of reasons. Firstly, it had stainless steel bodywork. Secondly, it had gullwing doors, and, most importantly, it was the star of the Back to the Future film franchise. A time travel machine. The Giugiaro-designed sports car also gained […]
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.
For Sale: 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 ‘Eleanor’ replica
If you’ve always wanted a rolling homage to the Gone in Sixty Seconds film, then you are in luck. A stunningly faithful replica of the 1968 Ford Shelby GT500 ‘Eleanor’ Mustang is listed for auction on Lloyds Online, standing at $87,000 at time of writing. As one of the most […]
Accessory-packed Ford Ranger Wildtrak X returns for 2021
Hot on the heels of strong sales, the 2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X dusts off a successful nameplate with some added toughness. This model bridges the gap between the cooking Wildtrak and the flagship Ranger Raptor. Brought back as part of the MY2021.25 upgrade, the Wildtrak X can be distinguished […]
Porsche Taycan drifts its way to a new world record (video)
There are still a handful of enthusiasts who reject the idea that an electric car can do exciting things, like drift. Porsche has smashed through that illusion, sideways, with its new Taycan fully electric sports sedan. Porsche’s electric sedan, the Taycan, has already acquitted itself well to enthusiasts of the […]
W16 Giocattolo Hyperod planned for 2022, limited to 50 units
Giocattolo is a very evocative word in Australia’s motoring lexicon, but if you are of Italian descent, you will recognise it as the word for toy. A chapter which began in the mid-1980s is set to continue with a uniquely Australian hypercar, known as the Hyperod, powered by a W16 […]
Mugen gives 2021 Honda N-One some peppy attitude
Honda’s retro-styled Kei car, the N-One, is now available with some performance accessories courtesy of Honda’s own tuning division, Mugen. A Japan-only model, the Honda N-One is the best-selling car in the JDM ‘Kei car’ category. Typically renowned for modifying Civic Type Rs and NSXs, Mugen has turned its attention […]
Schaeffler Audi RS 3 sedan revealed, packs 880kW (video)
A high-powered version of the Audi RS 3 sedan has been prepared by Schaeffler, with over 880kW and ridiculous performance. Dubbed the 4ePerformance, the car is capable of covering 0-200km/h in under seven seconds, thanks to a powertrain lifted straight out of Formula E. Schaeffler is a sponsor the Audi […]
FCA to confine Chrysler brand to US market only – report
One of Detroit’s most hallowed brands may be headed to the grave, at least everywhere in the world but the US, if intel leading up to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’s June 1 investor meeting is to be believed. A radical upheaval of product plans is expected to be announced tomorrow, including […]