Well, here it is, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk in all it’s glory. The fastest and most powerful Jeep ever made and possibly the fastest production non-electric SUV on the planet. Jeep has taken the full-fat 527kW, 875Nm 6.2-litre supercharged Hemi V8 from the Dodge Hellcat models with its heavy-duty […]
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.
Mini Cooper Remastered by David Brown Automotive
If, like many others, you find the current MINI has bloated out to a caricature of its former self and lacks authenticity, but still want a modern car, David Brown Automotive may have the solution for you. The company who turned a Jaguar XK8 into an Aston Martin DB5 – […]
Video: Drifting craze now about reverse entry
To many people, drifting is a skill and delicate artform that is extremely satisfying to perfect. The delicate balance required to sustain power oversteer on a circuit requires exceptional car control and an understanding of both physics and your car. Since the sport’s inception in the late 1980s, we’ve seen […]
Top 10 best performance cars coming to Australia in 2017-2018
Performance car enthusiasts are at something of a crossroads. Due to emissions regulations and shifting consumer preference, the best sports cars are ditching the manual gearbox and are disappearing before our eyes. With the end of the Aussie performance car, the XR6 Turbo and SS Commodore will no longer be […]
450kW 2017 Mercedes-AMG E 63 now on sale in Australia
The high-performance flagship of the W213 E-Class range has arrived in Australia; the 2017 Mercedes-AMG E63. It offers truly insane performance, with two variants available. The range is now all-wheel drive only, with either the E 63 4Matic+ or E 63 S 4Matic +. These slot above the 295kW/520Nm V6 […]
2017 Volvo S60 & V60 Polestar announced for Australia, 270kW 4CYL
Volvo’s new 2017 update for the S60 and V60 Polestar performance vehicles have been priced, with a gruntier and more economical four-cylinder replacing the previous inline six version, which was $10,000 dearer. The S60 Polestar is priced from $89,990 according to the company’s local website, while those in need of […]
2018 Honda Civic Si announced, gets 150kW tune 1.5T
The 2017 Honda Civic Si has been revealed in the US, ahead of its New York auto show debut, with a more powerful engine than what is currently available in Australia. Traditionally, the USDM Honda Civic Si (available in sedan and coupe) is available with a higher-displacement engine for more […]
Qoros & Koenigsegg co-develop cool ‘9 QlectriQ’ fastback concept
In terms of technology partners, if you were a young carmaker looking to expand, you really couldn’t ask for a better one than Koenigsegg. Qoros is lucky enough to enjoy just such a partnership, with its first product shown at last year’s Auto Shanghai. A Qoros 3 was shown with […]