Hyundai has sent out a preview and indeed the first official confirmation of the Kona N high-performance small SUV. An Australian market arrival has also been confirmed for later this year. The Kona N has been spotted in prototype form on numerous occasions over the past year or so. However, […]
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.
For Sale: 2017 HSV GTSR W1 Maloo ute, bidding at $735,000
We bet you wished you bought one of the last Australian-built muscle cars now. A 2017 HSV GTSR W1 Maloo ute is currently up for auction, sitting at a mind-blowing price of AU$735,000. New, in sedan form, these retailed from $169,990. We can’t seem to find the original announcement from […]
Is this the sound of the Toyota GR Super Sport? (video)
Toyota Gazoo Racing has sent out a preview of its 2021 Le Mans Hypercar engine sound, which could give us a taste of the sound of the GR Super Sport road car that’s on the way. The GR Super Sport is an all-new hypercar that Toyota and its motorsport and […]
Mercedes-Benz EQS debuts spectacular MBUX ‘Hyperscreen’ interface
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a spectacular new digital MBUX interface layout, called Hyperscreen, which will debut on the upcoming EQS fully electric flagship luxury sedan later this year. This is just one of many all-new technologies expected to arrive with a wave of EQ models. You’ve probably seen conventional rectangular screens […]
Video: 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 45 S – Detailed review (POV)
This is the most powerful hot hatch in the world. It has a retail price of just under AU$100k, but it offers the performance of some Porsches and even Ferraris and Lambos of not that long ago. How good is it? It’s called the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S. Beneath the […]
Electric Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series built for BHP mining
It’s one of the oldest new cars on the market, the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series. But what about an electric one? Does that make it modern? Well, Toyota Australia and resource giant BHP have teamed up to trial such a contraption. The two companies have teamed up to build a […]
All-new Jeep Grand Cherokee L 7-seat SUV revealed
Following yesterday’s teaser, here is the all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, featuring a new platform that accommodates three rows of seats, independent front and rear suspension, and all new levels of technology and comfort. As yesterday’s preview hinted, the new model sports a fresh look not too dissimilar to […]
2021 Subaru Outback on sale in Australia in March, from $39,990
Following confirmation of the 2021 Subaru Outback for Australia, the local arm has now confirmed the full lineup details, specifications, and prices ahead of its official launch in March. Three model grades will hit the Aussie market, spanning from the Outback AWD, AWD Sport, and AWD Touring. These will replace […]