To be honest we were expecting a lot more upgrade kits to pop up for the all-new Toyota GR Supra, perhaps because the previous model was so firmly entwined into the tuning scene. Renowned BMW tuner, Manhart, is proving there is still plenty of potential with the new model, recently […]
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.
Toyota plans first solid-state battery for EV, concept in 2021
Toyota is set to revolutionise electric vehicle technology next year by introducing plans for a new solid-state battery system which could reduce recharging times to just 10 minutes. According to a recent Nikkei Asia report, Toyota is readying an all-new solid-state battery system to be showcased with a concept vehicle […]
MY2020 Honda Civic Type R update arrives in Australia
The updated MY2020 Honda Civic Type R has arrived in Australia, bringing in a number of refinements and tweaks that promise better handling, engine and braking performance, and improved technology. Unfortunately, not much has been done about the extravagant exterior design. But hey, at least as a driver, you don’t […]
2021 BMW 4 Series Convertible prices announced for Australia
Prices and specifications for the all-new 2021 BMW 4 Series convertible have been announced for Australia, just in time for the local summer. Although, deliveries aren’t set to commence until the first quarter of 2021. Three main variants are on sale, spanning the 420i, 430i, to the top M440i by […]
Mercedes-AMG A 45 S now available with Pirelli Trofeo R tyres
Need more grip from your Mercedes-AMG A 45 S super hatch? Didn’t think so. But in case you do, Mercedes Australia has just announced a hardcore Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo R tyre option. The track-suitable tyre is now available as an official option on the A 45 S and the CLA […]
2021 Hyundai Palisade review – Australian launch (video)
You might be thinking, why is Hyundai Australia launching the Palisade when it already offers a large, 7-seat SUV with the Santa Fe? Is bigger actually better? According to November VFACTS new vehicle registration figures, large and upper large SUV segments are coping very well so far in what has […]
Interesting 2022 Subaru BRZ prototype spotted, STI enhanced?
An interesting 2022 Subaru BRZ prototype has been spotted on the track in Japan, wearing what looks to be STI enhancements. Could this be the makings of a new BRZ STI derivative? The images surfaced on Twitter recently, showing a prototype at Fuji Speedway wearing a camouflage body wrap. However, […]
White officially the most popular new car colour of 2020
In news that probably doesn’t surprise anyone, Axalta’s 68th annual Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report has found white to be the most popular new car colour in the world in 2020. Axalta is a global producer of liquid and powder coatings, and its report takes in data from every country […]