The world of car and driving enthusiasts is still coming to grips with the loss of rally icon, car video pioneer, and all-round action sport guru, Ken Block. A touching tribute video has been sent out by Block’s motorsport and apparel brand, Hoonigan. Ken Block died at the age of […]
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.
Hyundai Kona N could be killed off after existing generation
With the unveiling of the next-gen 2024 Hyundai Kona earlier today, consumers and fans might be wondering if there is a new N high-performance model on the horizon? In short, not likely. Hyundai has confirmed an N Line, though. Like many other carmakers, Hyundai is a global brand that provides […]
2022 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo review (video)
From its sleek, modern design to its powerful motor systems and sublime handling, the Porsche Taycan is one of the most desirable electric vehicles on the market right now. We’ve just sampled the 2022 Taycan 4 Cross Turismo to see if it’s the variant of choice. This is the entry-level […]
Porsche global sales hit new record in 2022, up 3% on 2021 record
Porsche has posted yet another yearly global sales record, with 2022 seeing a modest jump of 3 per cent compared with the previous year. Its most popular model was the Cayenne SUV followed by the Macan. Throughout 2022 Porsche delivered 309,884 vehicles around the world, up from 301,915 in 2021. […]
2023 BMW CS confirmed for Daytona debut, global M sales hit new record in 2022
BMW M has confirmed it will unveil its new M3 CS at the 24 Hours of Daytona race event, running from January 28-29. It’s expected to take plenty of inspiration from the recently-revealed M4 CSL. The CS badge has been used for high-performance iterations of BMW M cars in the […]
2023 Lexus LX 600 Sports Luxury review (video)
The 2023 Lexus LX 600 is the latest iteration of the full-size luxury SUV from Lexus, and it certainly makes an impression. It’s big and bold, and exudes capability, comfort and power. The mack daddy of all Lexus SUVs is based on the mighty 300 Series Toyota LandCruiser, only it […]
2024 Nissan GT-R ‘R35’ revealed, longest-running generation yet
Nissan has unveiled yet another model year update for the now-legendary R35 GT-R, the 2024 model, making it the longest-running generation in the badge’s history. The R35 shape GT-R first debuted way back in 2007 and then hit the market in 2008. Since then there have been various updates and […]
2023 MINI Cooper SE review (video)
The 2023 MINI Cooper SE is an all-electric small, sporty hatchback that has been designed to offer an exhilarating driving experience with zero emissions. We had the chance to take one for a spin to see what it can do. And we have to say, it certainly doesn’t disappoint in […]