A new SsangYong SUV concept is set to surface at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, called the XAVL. Just months after the Rexton-previewing LIV-2, the XAVL hints at a new Skoda Kodiaq, Honda CR-V and Nissan X-Trail seven-seater rival and is inspired by the Korando of the 1990s. The XAVL […]
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.
NSW Police offended by Grand Theft Auto mod (video)
A mod for the computer version of Grand Theft Auto has caused hysteria and furrowed eyebrows among mainstream media and senior ministers. The mod sees the familiar boys-in-blue patrolling San Andreas, faithfully copied in digital form, right down to the last detail. The Glock-brandishing coppers roll in some familiar metal, […]
Commodore-based Chevrolet SS production coming to halt
The US export program that was a cornerstone of the VF Commodore’s development draws to a close at the end of this month, with orders no longer being taken after the end of February, 2017. The Chevrolet SS has been on sale since 2014 as a version of the Commodore […]
Classic Mini Cooper body shells being reproduced for fans
Deciding to restore a classic car can be a difficult process. Oft-times you’ll go from wrecker to wrecker, only to find the dreaded tin worm has taken a hold on most candidates. Well if your desired classic of choice is a British icon, never fear, British Motor Heritage is here. […]
PSA Peugeot-Citroen interested in acquiring Opel from GM
French company PSA Groupe, which consists of Peugeot and Citroen, seems to be on something of an acquisition spree at the moment. Rumours abound the company may procure Opel from General Motors in coming days (which could have implications down the track for the next Commodore), while the latest mail […]
Aston Martin AM-RB 001 to feature Cosworth V12 engine
Powertrain details surrounding the extra-terrestrial AM-RB 001 hypercar devised by Aston Martin and Red Bull have come to light, revealing some racing heavyweights will be supplying the engine and gearbox. The futuristic design by Adrian Newey will be propelled by a combination of Cosworth 6.5-litre V12, kinetic energy recovery system […]
Top 10 most innovative small cars of all time
Once upon a time small cars were known for being spartan and threadbare contraptions, with little to no comforts or features. Because profit margins are usually higher on larger cars, automakers can rarely afford to pack big technology into a small package without a hit to the bottom line. Still, […]
Nissan Tsuru officially ends production, built since in 1992
In plenty of parts of the world, there are many legacy platform cars – versions of vehicles that stopped being sold in Western markets many generations ago. Examples of this include the VW Kombi that continued production until 2013 in Brazil, the Peugeot 405-based cars still being churned out in […]