Fiat’s performance car division, Abarth, has released a special Monza edition of the 124 Spider in Australia, months after its twin-under-the-skin Mazda MX-5 also received mild updates and a Limited Edition model. The Abarth 124 Spider Monza edition will be very exclusive, with just 30 units up for grabs, all marked […]
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.
Honda S660 gets the full Modulo X treatment
In Japan, Honda sells one of the coolest small cars in the world, in our opinion. And, as you’d expect, we can’t get it here. Called the S660, the small mid-engined roadster has just been treated to a visual upgrade courtesy of Honda’s Modulo X division. The front end features […]
Audi Q8 previewed again, shows aggressive front end (video)
Over the last few months, Audi has been engaging in a drip-feed teaser campaign to drum up interest for its upcoming Q8 premium SUV. Starting in April with an outline of the car’s silhouette, followed earlier this month by a rear end sketch, the latest video in the campaign titled […]
Ford cuts back on passenger cars, plans Mach-1 electric SUV – report
Ford is on the verge of an ambitious change of direction, as it plans more electrified vehicles and SUVs including a new Mach-1 electric SUV. At the same time, the company is set to be dialing back passenger plans, in the US at least. A report by British automotive publication […]
Honda Civic Type R ute revealed… wait, what?
Honda’s UK outpost has created an unusual but intriguing concept based on the latest Civic Type R, called the Pickup Truck concept. Yep, it’s a Civic ute. Created by the brand’s in-house Synchro Motorsport team, the Pickup Truck concept has received extensive bodywork modifications to become a two-door coupe-utility. It […]
2019 Kia Sportage revealed with new hybrid diesel
Kia has unveiled the 2019 facelift of its popular Sportage medium SUV, with significant marches forward on the efficiency front. The star of the show is a new mild-hybrid ‘EcoDynamic+’ powertrain, which utilises a 48V electrical system, electric motor and lithium-ion battery in conjunction with a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine. A […]
Ferrari reveals stunning 488-based SP38, inspired by F40
A new, bespoke car from Ferrari’s One-Off division has emerged and doesn’t it look drool-worthy. Meet the Ferrari SP38, a car based on the 488 GTB, but restyled to something arguably more sinister and elegant than its engineering-focused donor. Visually, the SP38 is more wedge-like than its progenitor, with standout […]
BMW CSL badge to return for hardcore GTS models – report
BMW’s M Division is planning on rolling out CSL versions of its performance car range, which will take over from GTS-badged models, a report has revealed. The hallowed CSL name – which has been attached to some of BMW’s most legendary performance cars – will return soon, on variants such […]