Just as its Czech outpost Skoda showcases an electric crossover coupe concept at the same event, Auto Shanghai 2017, Volkswagen has pulled the drapes off its interpretation called the I.D. Crozz. The third concept in the I.D. series to preview an upcoming production car, it follows the I.D. hatchback, and […]
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.
Skoda Vision E concept prepares for Shanghai debut
Skoda’s first electric vehicle (EV) has been previewed by the Vision E concept, before its public exhibition at the Shanghai motor show this week. The Vision E previews an electric crossover on VW’s MEB matrix that will go on sale before 2020. With electric motors at both front and rear […]
Mercedes-Benz Concept A Sedan unveiled
Mercedes-Benz’s Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series Sedan rival has been previewed with a concept making its public debut at Auto Shanghai, showing a new design language that was initially previewed with the Aesthetics A. Expected to morph into a production car late next year, the styling is also set […]
Lynk & Co reveals 03 concept, previewing new sedan
Chinese upstart Lynk & Co has revealed the sedan counterpart to its 01 SUV shown late last year. The sedan is called the Lynk & Co 03. To be publicly shown for the first time at the Auto Shanghai motor show, the 03 borrows many design cues from the SUV, […]
Editorial: Can the manual transmission be saved?
To the most unwavering of automotive purists, the clean-revving aural symphony of a atmospherically-fed engine and the level of involvement required for a H-pattern manual gearbox is the only way to enjoy a car. And both of these things are in terminal decline. Can anything be done from a consumer […]
2017 Isuzu D-Max X-Runner review (video)
For 2017, Isuzu’s D-Max range has received a facelift and powertrain update to keep it fresh, with a new limited edition X-Runner model added to the lineup to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company. Australians have taken quite a shining to the Isuzu D-Max, with the ute consistently performing […]
New Camaro-based Trans Am kit debuts at NY show
Ever since GM’s Pontiac brand was swallowed up by the global financial crisis, companies have been producing kits that transform the latest Chevrolet Camaro into a Firebird Trans Am. The latest effort is by Trans Am Worldwide, called the 455 Super Duty. It includes fender vents, a scooped bonnet with […]
Buick Regal GS leaked; potential 2018 Commodore/HSV?
The case of the mysterious 2018 Opel Insignia OPC (nee Holden Commodore/HSV) prototype spotted at the Nurburgring last week may have been solved, as pictures of the Chinese-spec 2018 Buick Regal GS have been leaked online. Car News China has published pictures of what appears to be the sporting GS […]