Looking for the ultimate in SUV luxury and opulence? You might want to check this out. It’s called the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, and it has just been confirmed to arrive in Australia later this year. Like the performance Mercedes-AMG division, Mercedes-Maybach is a separate department that concentrates on providing unique […]
Brett Davis
Brett is the editor and founder of PerformanceDrive. He's obsessed with driving, having played with Matchbox cars until he was tall enough to drive a real one. After initially working as a mechanic, Brett earned a degree in journalism and entered media as an editorial assistant at Top Gear Australia magazine. He then worked at CarAdvice. His dream is to live next door to the Nurburgring in Germany.
Polestar 2 confirmed for Australia, arriving by end of 2021
Volvo-owned premium electrified vehicle brand, Polestar, has confirmed it will be entering five markets in Asia Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand, with the Polestar 2 set to arrive here as soon as late this year. Polestar was Volvo’s motorsport partner in the early days, and then Volvo acquired the […]
2021 Audi Q4 e-tron to ‘exceed class boundaries’ in space and tech
The all-new Audi Q4 e-tron is getting ready to hit the market, so the company has just released a heap of information and images on the new model. It promises to be “a true all-rounder”. Following in the footsteps of the Audi e-tron fully electric mid-size SUV, the Q4 e-tron […]
Hyundai Kona N previewed again, exterior revealed
Hyundai has sent out a preview of the hot new Kona N high-performance small SUV, which has been confirmed to go on sale in Australia during the third quarter of this year. It’ll be the first proper performance SUV in its segment. The new model will be the fourth N […]
2021 Genesis GV70 initial details confirmed for Australia
The mid-size luxury SUV market will soon get a shakeup thanks to the introduction of the Genesis GV70, which, today, has been confirmed to go on sale in Australia during the second quarter of this year. This is the second SUV from the brand, following the launch of the GV80. […]
Kia EV6 previewed as all-new EV based on E-GMP platform
You’ve seen Hyundai’s spectacular new IONIQ 5, based on the wider group’s new E-GMP platform. Well, Kia is busy preparing its first electric vehicle based on the layout and has sent out some teasers to get us all excited. The new model will be the first vehicle to be part […]
Porsche invests €70m in Rimac, increases stake to 24%
Rimac, one of the up and coming and soon-to-be powerhouses of the electric vehicle landscape, has just announced an extended business deal with Porsche. Porsche is increasing its stake in the Croatian tech company to 24 per cent. Porsche originally invested in Rimac back in 2018, buying itself at 10 […]
2021 Lexus LX 570 S facelift announced, on sale in Australia
Lexus has unveiled a facelift for the LX 570 S flagship for 2021, applying new-look trimmings to the exterior, including bumper bars, front grille, and wheels. Some updates have also been introduced inside. The LX 570 S is the Toyota-owned company’s biggest and most luxurious SUV in Australia. And to […]