After numerous rumours and spy shots, Suzuki has finally confirmed and indeed unveiled the long wheelbase Jimny 5-door. It made its debut at the Auto Expo 2023 in India this week, and it has been confirmed to go on sale in Australia later this year. The latest Suzuki Jimny has […]
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.
2022 Toyota RAV4 hybrid review – GXL & Cruiser (video)
When the original Toyota RAV4 was launched in 1994, it was one of the first SUVs to be designed for everyday use. Fast forward to 2022 and the RAV4 is now the most popular SUV on sale in Australia. One of the biggest hurdles faced by customers at the moment […]
Kia ute rendering depicts flagship Ranger Raptor rival
There’s a new Kia ute/pickup on the horizon, which could debut later this year. What will it look like? A digital rendering has been generated to assist with our imagination. The rendering has been created by digital designer and friend, Naish Art, which could give us some clues as to […]
Mazda rotary comeback confirmed, PHEV option for MX-30
After years of rumours and anticipation, Mazda has finally confirmed, officially, that it will reintroduce its iconic rotary engine in an upcoming production car. There’s a bit of a catch, though. The new rotary engine is not for a dedicated sports car or revival RX-3 or RX-7. Technically, the new […]
BMW unveils futuristic i Vision Dee concept at 2023 CES
BMW has unveiled a futuristic concept car called the i Vision Dee, showcasing some of the features would could see on a future mid-size sedan from the brand. The concept was unveiled during the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2023 in Las Vegas over the weekend, previewing BMW’s upcoming design and […]
2022 Mercedes AMG C 63 S Coupe review
It is so sad to think we will never see a jackhammering V8 in a sporty little coupe or sedan from AMG ever again. This is the last one. The 2022 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S. Over the past 40 years or so AMG has arguably been the king of hugely […]
Australian vehicle sales for December 2022: VFACTS
Australian new vehicle sales figures for 2022 are out in the form of December VFACTS, with no surprises at the top as Toyota comes in as the best-selling brand for the 20th consecutive year and 26th year overall. The total number of new vehicles registered in Australia throughout 2022 was […]
VFACTS: Top 10 best-selling cars in Australia during 2022
There were some very interesting changes in the auto industry in 2022, in terms of new models arriving and changes in demand and supply. But for a snapshot of the new vehicle sales results for the 2022 year overall, here’s a quick look at the top 10 best-selling cars and […]