Ford’s new 2017 GT supercar is already a very hardcore piece of gear, with 482kW and 745Nm propelling its lithe, 1363kg carbon-fibre body thanks to a 3.5-litre Ecoboost twin-turbo V6. Now comes the Competition Series, which is a lightened version with a lower centre of gravity thanks to much of […]
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.
2017 Ford Fiesta ST officially revealed, gets 1.5T 3cyl
The Ford Fiesta ST has a well-earned reputation as one of the most fun-to-drive and best value-for-money performance cars money can buy. After the seventh-generation Fiesta was revealed last November, Ford has now taken the wraps off the new 2017 ST version, which in place of a 1.6-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder […]
For Sale: Mini Cooper with Honda B16 engine conversion
Today’s Cool Find comes from the US of A. It’s a 1972 Austin Mini with a Honda VTEC engine inside. The VTEC engine in question is not the grand daddy F20 normally seen in the S2000, but is nonetheless a very potent swap for something weighing the best part of […]
Top 10 most economical cars on sale in Australia
When purchasing a motor car, the most common recurring cost is filling up. As such, there have been many technological advances lately to get the litres consumed per 100km figure (L/100km) down to previously unheard-of levels. Buyers are increasingly looking to save on fuel costs, with the proliferation of ride-sharing […]
Top Gear season 24 preview released, starts March 5
Ever since Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond left BBC’s Top Gear to make their own Amazon Prime series, The Grand Tour, things have been, well, a little mixed. Season 23 debuted with new hosts including flamboyant radio presenter Chris Evans, who was a polarising figure at best and […]
Volkswagen Arteon previewed as new Passat CC
Volkswagen’s successor to the Passat-based CC four-door coupe, the Arteon, has been teased clearly showing headlamp and grille details as well as rear LED and three-quarter window treatment. Set to make its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 7, the Arteon features a new grille motif for […]
Holden Barina AP4 rally car shows promise
When you think of rally cars, Holden’s Barina isn’t exactly the first one that springs to mind. GM doesn’t compete in the WRC, so cars like the Ford Fiesta, VW Polo, Citroen C3 and all-conquering Toyota Yaris WRC go unchallenged by the General. Until now, that is. The 2017 New […]
New Volvo Polestar models coming in 2018, hybrid power – report
Volvo is preparing another batch of Polestar models from around 2018, according to a report from Autocar, and they will use a very different approach to rivals such as BMW’s M division, Mercedes-AMG or Audi’s RS skunkworks. Volvo’s UK boss Jon Wakefield told the publication that, “Polestar is going to […]