The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Hatch is set to go on sale in Australian in June this year. The Hatch will join the just-introduced ninth generation Honda Civic sedan (full Sport review here). The Civic hatch has been developed to pass the strictest of European standards, including Euro 5 emissions, […]
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.
Porsche 551 spyder ‘baby Boxster’ put off until 2017 – report
Porsche has apparently pushed back the release of a new Porsche 551 spyder, also known as the baby Boxster, until 2017. The new model won’t be based on the Volkswagen Bluesport platform. According to a recent Automobile Magazine report, Porsche is worried about launching too many new vehicles at once. […]
2013 Toyota RAV4 EV revealed, 161km range
As promised, Toyota has pulled the wraps off the new 2013 Toyota RAV4 EV at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles, USA. The completely electric sports utility vehicle features a Normal and Sports driving mode. The special model features a distinct aerodynamics kit to improve efficiency. There’s […]
2012 Toyota Aurion Sportivo ZR6 review
The 2012 Toyota Aurion Sportivo ZR6 is Toyota’s most powerful, and largest family sedan currently on sale in Australia. It’s the bigger brother to the new Camry, featuring a 3.5-litre 200kW V6. The new model has grown in size compared with the old, and it’s also more fuel efficient. Is […]
2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i with 2.0L turbo now on sale in Australia
BMW Australia has introduced the new 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i. The variant features BMW’s latest 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine, replacing the outgoing 3.0-litre naturally aspirated straight six. The new variant means the entire X3 lineup is now turbocharged. The 28i joins the entry-level xDrive20i – which features a slightly detuned […]
Video: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 does 11-second quarter mile (stock)
Chevrolet has put together a neat little video showcasing the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and its recent achievement of braking into the 11-second quarter mile range. Sprinting the track in completely standard form, the ZL1 managed a best time of 11.93 seconds at 186km/h for the auto, and 11.96 for […]
2015 Toyota Supra to feature mid-mounted V6 hybrid power – report
Some more information is trickling through surrounding the idea of Toyota bringing out a new Toyota Supra some time in 2015. The latest news suggests a mid-mounted hybrid V6 powerplant could be on the way. (Toyota FT-HS concept) According to a recent Motor Trend report in the US, Toyota executives […]
Jaguar XJ Supersport used for Nurburgring taxi service
Jaguar has launched a new Nurburgring taxi service using a specially modified Jaguar XJ Supersport, with Sport and Speed options. The taxi also features a unique matt grey exterior finish. Like the BMW M5 Ring-Taxi, Jaguar is offering passengers joy rides around the world famous circuit in Germany. The taxi […]