With a newly found reputation for performance, Hyundai has released a limited edition version of its outgoing i30 N Fastback for 2021-2022. It borrows some of the best bits in tech and features from the latest N models, while also sending off the Fastback shape before the new platform is […]
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2022 Hyundai Staria Elite vs Kia Carnival Si: Comparison (video)
It’s the workhorse of a different kind. The humble people mover, driven by large and busy families with never-ending taxi-driver demands. But in recent years, this market segment in Australia has shrunk thanks to the rise of 7-seater SUVs. So, to try and remain tempting, the models that do remain […]
Hyundai & Rolls-Royce partner up to develop hydrogen aircraft
Hyundai and Rolls-Royce have announced an unexpected collaboration that looks set to result in a live demonstration of a hydrogen fuel-cell aircraft as soon as 2025. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that is looking to the sky instead of the road in the future, with the […]
Australian vehicle sales for June 2022: VFACTS
We’ve reached the halfway point of the year, which means we can now see what cars have been the most popular for the first half. Australian new vehicle registration figures have just been released in the form of June VFACTS, 2022. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), […]
2022 Hyundai i20 N review (video)
These are the sorts of cars us at PerformanceDrive get excited about. Hyundai is very kind to offer an N performance model for nearly every sedan and hatch in the showroom, no matter how small. The Hyundai i20 N joins the likes of the Ford Fiesta ST, Toyota GR Yaris, […]
Hyundai and Michelin join forces to create next-gen EV tyres
Hyundai has announced news of a new deal with major tyre manufacturer, Michelin, signing a new joint research deal to hopefully find a major breakthrough for the next generation of premium electric vehicle tyres. Officially, the two have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding for the research and development of […]
2022 Hyundai Kona N review (video)
Hyundai has successfully matured into a reputable performance car manufacturer with its N division. By now, any driving enthusiast would know about them. But as many buyers crave SUVs, how can we still get that performance? Por qué no los dos? The Hyundai Kona N combines its small SUV origins […]
Australian vehicle sales for May 2022: VFACTS
It’s that time of the month again. Australian new vehicle registration figures in the form of VFACTS compiled by the FCAI have been released, covering May 2022 consumer stats for the new car market. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), there were 94,383 new vehicles registered in […]