Australian specifications and prices for the 2021 Lexus IS 300, IS 300h and IS 350 have been announced, ahead of its on-sale date of November 6. The new model showcases a fresh design, new technologies, and a revised showroom lineup. Three main variant grades continue, including the IS 300, IS […]
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.
Ford Australia confirms Mustang Mach 1 for 2021
Muscle car fans will be excited to hear the Mustang Mach 1 limited edition is coming to Australia. It was originally thought it would be an overseas-only model but earlier this week Ford headquarters in the USA expressed its intentions for it to be a global model. Now Ford Australia […]
Jeep Gladiator gets 3-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
The new Jeep Gladiator has just been handed a three-star ANCAP safety rating, carrying through the sub-par score from its sister model, the Wrangler. ANCAP says the Gladiator shares the same structural underpinnings as the Wrangler, including the engine configuration and restraint package. After analysing crash test data it has […]
2021 Genesis G70 ‘shooting brake’ wagon spotted (video)
Genesis has been spotted testing what looks to be a station wagon or shooting brake version of the new G70 in the mountains in Europe. It’s set to come in as the first mid-size wagon for the luxury, Hyundai-owned brand. The new Genesis G70 sedan was revealed last month, showcasing […]
Mercedes-Benz EQC 4×4² concept shows hardcore off-road potential
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a hardcore off-roader version of its EQC, called the 4×4² concept. It was built to show that electrification is not just for urban environments. This beast can go anywhere. The EQC is the first of the company’s new EQ-series of fully electric vehicles. It’s loosely based on […]
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon review (video)
You know what, it’s great to see some diversity in the dual-cab ute market segment. Jeep’s new Gladiator might not be as heavy-duty as the common options, but at least it thinks outside the box. This is especially the case for the Rubicon version. Dual-cab 4×4 utes are now one […]
Walkinshaw announces ‘Fury’ packs for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Walkinshaw Performance has announced some tough upgrade packs for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with the Fury 1 and Fury 2. These beef up the off-road performance, sound, and visual presence of the big truck. Taking the Silverado 6.2 Z71 as the foundation, which is remanufactured by HSV under Walkinshaw, the […]
All-new GWM Cannon dual-cab ute confirmed for Australia
Great Wall Motors will soon introduce an all-new dual-cab ute in Australia, called the GWM Cannon. It promises “world-class components”, a rugged exterior, and advanced active safety and in-car technology. The new GWM brand, owned by Great Wall Motors and operated by Haval and Great Wall in Australia, confirms it […]