After numerous leaks and spy shots, the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has finally been officially unveiled at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new model is based on the upcoming A-Class platform, and will soon be available in ‘CLA 45 AMG’ high performance guise. Borrowing its design […]
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.
Honda Gear concept shows off funky design in Montreal
Honda has revealed a cool new compact concept car at the Montreal International Auto Show in Canada. Called the Honda Gear, the compact hatch is inspired by fixed-gear bicycles. Even though the 2013 North American International Auto Show is pretty much stealing the media spotlight at the moment, the Montreal […]
2014 Lexus IS arriving in Australia Q3, IS 300h confirmed
The new 2013-2014 Lexus IS has only just been revealed, however, Lexus Australia has already announced local showrooms will be welcoming three variants; the IS 250, IS 350, and, for the first time ever, the IS 300h hybrid. The introduction of the Lexus IS 300h is a significant one as […]
2014 Honda MDX concept unveiled at Detroit show
Honda, or, more specifically, Acura – Honda’s premium brand in the US – has unveiled a concept version of the new third-generation 2014 Honda MDX at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Even though the MDX was cut off from Australian showrooms after the first generation in 2006/2007 […]
Volvo to introduce nine new vehicles by 2015 – report
Volvo is set to launch up to nine new vehicles by 2015, according to the company’s recently appointed CEO, Hakan Samuelsson. Eight of the new models are set to include significant current model updates that are expected within a year. The current crop of Volvo vehicles have been around for […]
McChip Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a savage beast
There’s the redback spider, the red-bellied black snake, and now this, the red-tipped McChip Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. As the name suggests, the SLS’s engine computer can be modified to boost its venom supply to lethal quantities. Under the bonnet, the 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 is made more energetic thanks to […]
Lexus working on compact SUV, underneath the RX – report
Lexus could soon introduce a new medium-compact SUV to take on the likes of the BMW X1, Audi Q3, and the Range Rover Evoque to some extent. Speaking at the Detroit Auto Show, currently underway, Lexus international vice president Kazuo Ohara hinted such a model is under serious consideration. According […]
MINI Paceman on sale in Australia from $35,900
The all-new MINI Paceman will hit Australian showrooms in March, with two trim levels on offer; the MINI Paceman Cooper and the Cooper S. Both feature a new two-door coupe body with four seats, on a jumped up SUV-style platform. The Paceman is a bit like a MINI Countryman two-door, […]