The Indian Mahindra e20 Plus has been fully revealed following a teaser earlier this month, showcasing an eco-friendly electric powertrain and quirky styling. The design is far more practical than the regular three-door e20, based on the old Reva electric car that Mahindra acquired rights to. There is a tidier […]
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.
MG returns to Australia, MG6 Plus & MG3 hatch now on sale
MG has returned to Australia with the MG6 Plus and MG3 hatchback. Instead of British sports convertibles and sedans, we have value-focused Chinese-built cars, under SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation). The MG 3 is available in three variants: Core, Soul and Essence, at $13,990, $14,990 and $15,990 respectively. It is […]
2017 Tata Hexa announced for India, new 6-seat SUV
The Indian company which owns Jaguar Land Rover, Tata, has launched a new large three-row crossover called the Hexa. Due to go on sale in January 2017, the Hexa is, according to the company, “for those with an active and dynamic lifestyle”. One engine will be on offer, a 2.2-litre […]
2017 Hyundai Grandeur / Azera revealed
Following on from design sketches released earlier this week, Hyundai’s all-new Grandeur has now been shown but the big luxury sedan is likely to be a non-starter for Australia. Called the Azera in other markets such as the US, the latest iteration seems to benefit from the latest incarnation of […]
2017 Skoda Octavia facelift revealed, new headlight design
Skoda’s Octavia has been given a dramatic facelift, with a potentially polarising front end treatment for the 2017 model year. The current Octavia’s chiselled but conventional front end design cedes to a new four-eyed headlamp treatment, with the inner headlights book-ending the grille. LEDs are positioned on the lower sides […]
Nissan Tsuru to be axed following poor NCAP safety
The world is full of obscure hand-me-down cars that continue production in developing countries long after they’ve reached obsolescence in the western world. The Type 2 Volkswagen Kombi only ended Brazillian production in 2013. The original VW Beetle was produced in Mexico until 2003, and the 1993 SB Holden Barina […]
Alfa Romeo Giulia wagon to arrive in 2017 – report
Alfa Romeo’s new premium mid-sized combatant, the Giulia, is going to receive a station wagon bodystyle to match its perennial rivals, according to an Automotive News report. This will give the Giulia a more defensive edge against the likes of the the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and […]
Mazda tweaks MX-5 Speedster & RF for upcoming SEMA
Two special Mazda MX-5s will be shown at November’s SEMA show in Las Vegas; a sleek, lightweight Speedster Evolution and a sleek matte-black ‘Kuro’ variation of the clever hardtop MX-5 RF. With contrasting white and grey colour choice, each car represents a different take on the MX-5 philosophy. The Speedster […]