Yep, there is a land speed record for indoor driving. And Porsche has just broken it with its spectacular new Taycan fully electric sedan, hitting 165km/h. The record has been verified by the Guinness World Records, however, it didn’t come easy. To pass as a record Porsche had to adhere […]
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.
2021 Honda HR-V design exposed via patent images
Some patent images have surfaced online which are said to showcase the design of the all-new 2021 Honda HR-V small SUV. By the looks of it, the new model will be quite a bit longer than the current version. The patent images reveal a completely new look for the popular […]
2021 Porsche 911 GT3 ‘992’ previewed, debuts Feb 16 (video)
Porsche will unveil the 2021 992-generation 911 GT3 on February 16. And to build some excitement – as if we’re not already excited enough – the company has released a short teaser video. The GT3 is pretty much the last iteration of the 911 family that is yet to step […]
2021 Mazda CX-5 update in Australia adds GT SP variant
Mazda Australia has announced some updates for its very popular CX-5 range for the 2021 model, including introducing a sporty GT SP variant for the first time. Six main variant lines make up the 2021 CX-5 range, spanning from the Maxx, Maxx Sport, Touring, GT, new GT SP, and the […]
Fully electric Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT revealed
Welcome to Audi’s stunning e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT. These are the company’s answer to electric vehicles such as the Tesla Model S and even the Porsche Taycan, taking inspiration from the GT concept that was shown in 2018. Fortunately, the gorgeous design from the concept is carried over to […]
McLaren 765LT debuts in Australia, priced from $609,650
The mighty McLaren 765LT has landed in Australia, coming in as the fastest and most powerful McLaren in the current showroom. The first example in the country has just made its debut in Sydney. You can think of the 765LT as a more hardcore, track-ready derivative of the already-mental 720S […]
2021 Toyota GR Yaris review (video)
At last, Toyota has introduced a proper hot hatch. The GR Yaris is here to duke it out with the likes of the Ford Fiesta ST, the upcoming Hyundai i20 N, and VW Polo GTI. This is the only one with all-wheel drive, and it is easily the quickest and […]
2021 Citroen C3 Shine update now on sale in Australia
Looking to buy a new small car? You might be interested to hear the 2021 Citroen C3 has just arrived in Australia. It stands out with quirky French styling, innovative practicality, and lots of standard features. Just the single variant continues on sale in Australia, called the C3 Shine. It’s […]