The new four-eyed facelift for the 2017 Skoda Octavia has a few technological tricks up its sleeve, including a sophisticated infotainment system called Skoda Connect. If your commute frequently involves painful traffic, then you’ll love some of the features included, such as Online Traffic Information that gives viewers a real-time […]
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.
Dakota Customs creates Jeep Wrangler Hellcat package
Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s Hellcat engine is famous for being one of the most powerful showroom V8s ever produced, making heavy cars very quick and a noise that sounds like a Spitfire fighter plane. Primarily used in the Charger and Challenger SRT in the U.S., FCA has transplanted it into other […]
Next Mercedes-Benz SL to be based on AMG GT – report
Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation SL roadster will reportedly be a radical departure from the current model, which has traditionally been derived from the S-Class or E-Class of the day. Instead of being based on the big sedans, the next SL is set to borrow the Mercedes-AMG GT’s underpinnings for a far lighter […]
New Volkswagen Microbus EV in the works – report
Hippies, surfers and fans of classic German vans alike rejoice as Volkswagen is set to revive the old Microbus, only in electric form. According to an Autocar report, the new Microbus is one of many favourable choices that could showcase VW’s MEB electric car platform. The first candidate is obviously […]
Lucid Air is new Model S fighter; 1000hp, 600km+ range
The first real threat to the Tesla Model S’s electric super sedan supremacy has come today as the Lucid Air was unveiled to a rapturous audience. Said to commence production in 2018, the Air is a luxury sedan with either a 100 or 130kWh battery pack- the latter exceeding Elon […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe unveiled
After a leaked brochure scan earlier in the week showing the new E-Class coupe, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the vehicle in its entirety showing a larger, more svelte and advanced car than the one it replaces. The new design is similar to its C-Class coupe and S-Class coupe counterparts with its […]
Lamborghini previews new V12, Aventador S likely (video)
Lamboghini has officially dropped a relatively cryptic video alluding to a new release for 2017. The teaser-ish video takes us through Lamborghini’s V12 heritage, with a particular emphasis on ‘one beating heart’ and the layout. Starting with ‘longitudinale anteriore’ (longitudinal, front engine) layout of the 350GT, then moving to ‘transversale […]
2017 BMW 5 Series on sale in Australia from $93,900, arrives March
BMW Australia has confirmed the pricing of the crucial new G30 5 Series, which arrives in local showrooms in March, 2017. The range opens with the 2.0-litre diesel-powered 520d at $93,900, which represents a $9145 increase over the outgoing model. It is significantly lighter, faster, more economical and better equipped […]