The newest and eighth saga in the Fast and Furious franchise will hit cinemas on April 14. It will be the second film since the tragic death of Paul Walker, who passed away after an accident in a Porsche Carrera GT in 2013. At that point filming was underway for […]
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.
For Sale: 1930s Ford hotrod with twin-turbo Ferrari engine
The hotrod scene is always a showcase of creativity and innovation, even though most rodders typically stick to the Ford body and small-block Chev formula. Every now and then, however, a hotrod comes along that makes jaws smack the floor. This incredible example on Craigslist is a 32 Ford with […]
McLaren 720S leaks out early, shows off dihedral doors
McLaren’s all-new 720S has been fully revealed via a leaked photo, after a highly drawn out and teaser-filled launch campaign. Days before its 2017 Geneva motor show unveiling, the 720S uses a sharper and bolder interpretation of McLaren’s styling language. The photo, originally posted by Bloomberg (then removed), confirms what […]
AC Schnitzer shows ‘ACS8’ upgrades for BMW i8
German tuning firm AC Schnitzer has added some visual flair to the i8 hybrid supercar, calling it the ACS8, which will be showcased at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The Schnitzer-ised i8 features 25mm of ride height reduction at the front and 20mm at the rear, carbon-fibre front airdam with […]
MY2019 Chevy Camaro Z/28 to feature 750hp aspirated V8 – report
A Z/28 version of the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro is set to lob in 2019, with at least 700hp (521kW) without the help of a supercharger or turbocharger. According to a Car and Driver report, it will sit above the ZL1 and utilise a new engine, apparently codenamed LT6. Whether it […]
2017 Holden Astra R review (video)
Holden has a monumental task ahead with the 2017 Astra. The nameplate is embedded into the Australian psyche for many reasons, both good and bad, but this time around it aims to be the main course of Holden’s passenger car offerings, not just an entree. Even as the Australian-made Commodore […]
Honda Integra gets NSX V6 engine conversion with RWD
The Integra Type R and NSX are two of Honda’s most celebrated screamers of the 1990s. One four-cylinder and one V6, but both using VTEC to scream past 8000rpm and into classic status. What happens when you combine the two? Leave that to New Zealand’s Speed Science to answer. Starting […]
Third Cars 3 movie trailer released (video)
The new Cars 3 movie due to hit cinemas in July has been part of a hype-building exercise for quite some time now, with an extended trailer adding to the anticipation. The third movie in the Cars franchise – after the original 2006 blockbuster and 2011 sequel – will still […]