Production of the Porsche Cayenne has just surpassed the 1,000,000 units mark, making it one of the most successful Porsche model lines in history. The Cayenne was first introduced back in 2002. And it was considered a risk for the company, especially as the company was, until that point, renowned […]
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 Mitsubishi Outlander previewed, Nissan X-Trail platform?
Mitsubishi has sent out a teaser image of the all-new 2022 Outlander, which will debut in February. This will be the fourth-generation model, and it’s set to showcase a range of new technologies and a new look inside and out. The new model is likely to be heavily inspired by […]
2021 Hyundai Palisade now on sale in Australia from $60,000
The 7-seat large SUV market has just welcomed a new proposition in Australia, with the arrival of the 2021 Hyundai Palisade. It comes in as the company’s biggest SUV and the company’s new flagship model. As confirmed earlier this year, Hyundai is offering two engine options for the Palisade in […]
Online reservations for BMW iX now open in Australia
BMW’s futuristic new iX fully electric SUV has been locked in for Australia, and is scheduled to arrive late next year. Those who are dying with anticipating to get their hands on one can place a deposit now to reserve an order. The BMW iX has been developed to redefine […]
Subaru WRX STI sales hit 10,000 milestone in Australia
The iconic Subaru WRX STI has surpassed 10,000 sales in Australia, with the current-generation model contributing over 5000 of those alone. Subaru’s WRX is one of the most iconic sports sedans the market has ever seen. It arrived in Australia in 1994, but the STI badge wasn’t seen here until […]
Mazda MX-30 fully electric SUV confirmed for Australia
Mazda Australia has today confirmed the MX-30 fully electric and mild hybrid SUV will arrive locally next year. This will be the first fully electric model from the brand. Two powertrain options are confirmed; the e-Skyactiv G with mild hybrid technology, and the e-Skyactiv fully electric setup. The mild hybrid […]
Video: Gymkhana 2020; Travis Pastrana goes nuts, stars new BRZ
The folks over at Hoonigan have pulled together another one of their crazy rally stunt videos. But this time the star of the show isn’t Mr Ken Block. It’s all round stunt man and extreme motorsports guru, Travis Pastrana. Titled, Gymkhana 2020: Travis Pastrana Takover; Ultimate Hometown Shred, this is […]
2021 Mazda MX-5 ‘RS’ variant announced for Australia
The fun-loving Mazda MX-5 has been updated for 2021, with a special Australian-market MX-5 RS joining the lineup to bring even higher levels of driving appeal. A range of other minor updates have also been applied to the range. MX-5 fans in Australia might remember the limited edition from a […]