This is it. The highly-anticipated 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5. This is the company’s brand new electric vehicle, designed and developed from the ground up as a next-generation eco-friendly yet practical and innovative car. It’s also described as redefining the electric mobility lifestyle. The design is inspired by the 45 concept, […]
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.
Gordon Murray T.50 Niki Lauda track-ready edition revealed
Not content with the track capabilities of Gordon Murray’s T.50 hypercar? Didn’t think so. But just in case, here is the T.50 Niki Lauda. This is an even more hardcore version of the fresh-from-the-ground-up, McLaren F1-inspired hypercar. Firstly, weight reduction is one of the key characteristics of the enhanced model. […]
2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance V8 sedan revealed
This is it. The new Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance. The V8 mid-size sedan is finally back. Unfortunately for most of us, it looks like it is being made for the North American market only. Just before we get to the exciting specs, the IS 500 comes in as […]
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo previewed, perfect EV all-rounder? (video)
Can’t wait for a fully electric SUV from Porsche? Perhaps the next-gen Macan, which will be exclusively electric. Well, if you can’t wait for that Porsche is just about to introduce the new Taycan Cross Turismo. Described as a CUV (crossover utility vehicle), the Taycan Cross Turismo is essentially a […]
New-look 2022 Honda HR-V revealed
It doesn’t really look like a Honda, does it? Especially that front grille. Well it is. It’s the new generation 2022 HR-V, which will be available with a two-motor e:HEV hybrid for the first time. We first got a glimpse of the new design with patent images a couple of […]
2022 Maserati Grecale mid-size SUV previewed
There’s a new Maserati SUV on the horizon, called the Grecale, which is set to take on the likes of the Porsche Macan, Jaguar F-Pace, and the popular BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC. Some preview images have just been handed out to stir some excitement. Prototype development is well underway […]
2021 Nissan Qashqai debuts with e-Power, gets CMF-C platform
The all-new 2021 Nissan Qashqai made its international debut overnight, underpinned by Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi’s fresh CMF-C platform and sporting a stylish new design, inside and out. It also brings in mild-hybrid and electric powertrain options for the first time. Firstly, the design. It’s definitely a suave-looking machine, especially for its market […]
2020 Peugeot Partner SWB 130 THP review (video)
If you’re in the market for a compact van, the latest 2020 Peugeot Partner certainly stands out with its chic European design, plucky turbo three-cylinder petrol engine, and thoughtful interior. The Partner was first launched in Australia in 2019, hitting the market as the first vehicle in its class to […]