Hyundai’s upcoming IONIQ 5 N and IONIQ 6 N will feature a clever ‘virtual grin shift’ gearbox function aimed at increasing driver engagement and excitement. These will be the first fully electric N models, giving N enthusiasts a taste of what to expect from N as the greater company transitions […]
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.
2023 Toyota Kluger 2.4 turbo petrol announced in Australia
A new turbo-petrol engine option has been announced for the Toyota Kluger range in Australia as part of the 2023 model update, replacing the V6 petrol while offering more torque and reduced fuel consumption. The engine is the ‘T24A-FTS’ 2.4-litre turbo that we first saw in the latest Lexus NX […]
2023 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Performance pack review (video)
Polestar has stormed into the premium new vehicle market in Australia with the Polestar 2, right into the meaty section to compete against the Tesla Model 3 and BMW i4, as well as heavyweights like the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. If you haven’t heard of the Polestar brand […]
Australian vehicle sales for November 2022: VFACTS
It’s almost the end of the year which means the best-selling new vehicles for 2022 will soon be revealed. In the meantime though VFACTS new vehicle registration figures for November have been released today providing some pretty good clues. According to the stats, there were 95,080 new vehicles registered in […]
Kia ute / pickup to receive 2.2 CRDi, 2.5 T-GDI, EV in Australia – EXCLUSIVE
Yep, Kia is working on a brand new ute (or pickup truck, if you prefer that description) which will compete against the likes of the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger in Australia. It’ll boast turbo-diesel and turbo-petrol engine options, as well as a fully electric package, according to our insider info. […]
Video: 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor – Detailed review (POV)
The new Ford Ranger Raptor is so popular, Ford can’t keep up with the demand. We’ve heard some customers are having to wait up to two years just to take delivery. Is it really that good? Before we get to our full review and performance test we thought we’d put […]
Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato off-road spec revealed, 1499 for production
Let’s go for a play in the dirt a Lamborghini Huracan. Wait. What? Yep, Lamborghini is also jumping on board the rally-supercar train, following the Porsche 911 Dakar, introducing the new Huracan Sterrato. This is pretty much a rally-ready version of the V10 supercar, featuring raised ground clearance, by 44mm, […]
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid review – Australian launch (video)
In the market for a smooth, economical large seven-seat SUV? Hyundai Australia has just launched a hybrid version of its Santa Fe for 2023 which could be just what you need. It comes in Elite and Highlander forms, featuring pretty much everything that’s available to the current generation model. The […]