A secret industry source has confirmed that Apple’s will-they, won’t-they car project is back in full swing, after the company found a cohesive strategy and a Chinese partner to build the vehicle. After the announcement was made last October that Apple had scrapped the project to concentrate on autonomous software […]
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 Falcon to be revived with new model inspired by original
Fans of the Falcon rejoice as Ford could be in the process of a revival, but not as you know it. It is well publicised that Ford Australia’s design and R&D departments are being retained despite the loss of manufacturing, with plenty of carryover staff and many new hires too, […]
Hellcat-powered Ram Rebel TRX to go into production this year
At the moment Ford’s F-150 SVT Raptor enjoys a level of success and desirability among off-roading enthusiasts that makes competitors wish they’d thought of it first. That’s why FCA wants to hunt it down with the Hellcat-powered Ram Rebel TRX. The Ram Rebel TRX concept (pictured) debuted last year, featuring […]
Gosford Museum selling ultra-exclusive supercars, including the only LaFerrari in Australia?
Gosford on the New South Wales Central Coast is not exactly the first place you would expect to find a treasure trove of some of the world’s most exclusive and celebrated supercars, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at the Gosford Classic Car Museum. It is known as the largest […]
Bugatti Chiron ‘Super Sport’ edition could nudge 500km/h (video)
In a post-series interview, Top Gear‘s Chris Harris has spilled the beans that there could be a faster version of the Bugatti Chiron on the way, possibly capable of 300mph (482km/h). Harris is one of the first to drive the new hypercar in episode 4 of Top Gear‘s 24th season. […]
2018 Renault Megane R.S. previewed, 220kW+ 2.0L expected
Renault has dropped a cheeky teaser video for the next Megane R.S., which shows a history of Renault Sport’s vehicles in a nifty video game format. It was created to celebrate the milestone of one million Facebook fans. Despite the switch from a three-door bodystyle to a five-door, enthusiasts worried […]
EXCLUSIVE: Holden Calais badge confirmed to live on, SS killed off
Holden will officially be continuing the Calais nameplate for upper-end variants of its 2018 Commodore range, which, as we know, will be imported from Germany based on the new Opel/Vauxhaull Insignia. Holden’s director of communications, Sean Poppitt, confirmed to PerformanceDrive that the Calais will be retained as part of the […]
2018 Jeep Wrangler revealed in leaked images?
Alleged leaked images of the next-generation, 2018 Jeep Wrangler have emerged revealing one of the SUV’s most unique and novel features will be retained; removable doors and roof. This will help it fend off any potential threats posed by the 2020 Ford Bronco, which will use the next Ranger’s chassis […]