Hyundai’s perennial mid-size sedan, the Sonata, has been around for quite some time. The original debuted in 1985, meaning the nameplate is now 32 years old. Now in its seventh-generation, the Sonata is due for its mid-cycle enhancement, or facelift. Last week we showed you official sketches, which appeared to […]
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.
HSV to produce last-ever GEN-F GTS models next month
Only 90 more VFII GTS units will be made before the nameplate is retired and gives way to the GTSR, a CarAdvice report has revealed. This last run of GTSs will be completed next month. Outputs remain at 430kW and 740Nm, with prices for the GTS 30th anniversary at $98,990, […]
PSA to buy Opel from GM, agreement reached – report
Recent talks and speculation that Opel is going to be sold by General Motors to French PSA which owns Peugeot, Citroen and DS, has culminated in a confirmed sale that will go ahead, according to Reuters. Negotiations have been underway for the last few weeks, with some corners concerned that […]
2018 Honda Civic Type R production version leaks online
The production version of Honda’s wild 2018 Civic Type R has broken cover ahead of its Geneva motor show debut, with the car looking largely similar to the show car revealed last year at the Paris motor show. Thanks to these pics first surfacing on Civic X forum, we can […]
Video: Nissan Patrol with GT-R power smokes Porsche 918
A clip from an episode of The Grand Tour featuring a drag race between a Porsche 918 and Nissan Patrol has hit the web – a pretty clear cut victory you would think. Not so, it would seem. The Middle East is a haven of modified Nissan Patrols. Long time […]
Beijing wants all taxis to be EVs, help control air pollution
Beijing in China is notorious for it’s air pollution problem, with air quality often so bad that people are advised not to go outside, or wear respirators if they do. With this in mind, a new pollution control measure is being considered that could see every taxi in Beijing changed […]
7 Volvo XC60 highway patrol cars join NSW police fleet
The task of replacing Holden Commodores, Ford Falcons and Territories for police duty has been a well documented and difficult process, with a variety of imported ring-ins fulfilling the roles lately. These include Hyundai Santa Fes and Sonatas, and even Mitsubishi Lancers and Subaru Imprezas. But the latest round of […]
Sbarro Mojave modern hotrod concept heading for Geneva
Some of the most surreal and innovative concepts ever to hit the motor show circuit have come from Franco Sbarro of Switzerland. Of course, with the Geneva Motor Show being in his home country, it’s par for the course that most of his creations have been unveiled on home turf. […]