Following the launch of Jaguar Land Rover’s new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel inline-six engine in the 2021 Range Rover, the unit is now being introduced in the new Defender for MY2021. The engine follows the same naming structure as the existing four-cylinder diesel options, with the existing D200 and D240 units replaced […]
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.
2021 Hyundai Tucson undergoes final testing and quality validation
The all-new, fourth-generation 2021 Hyundai Tucson will officially debut on September 15, but the company wants us all to know the new model has undergone extensive development and testing ahead of its arrival to ensure it meets market demands. Some preview images have been sent out showing some of said […]
2021 Genesis G70 revealed with updated design and tech
Genesis has unveiled the exterior and interior design of the new 2021 Genesis G70 sports sedan, which will go on sale in Australia during the first half of next year. The design has been facelifted to conform to Genesis’s latest styling theme, noted by the twin-split headlights and new, much […]
2020 Ford Puma on sale in Australia from $31,990 drive-away
Ford Australia has announced competitive drive-away pricing for its upcoming Puma small SUV, as well as a new virtual test drive program to give consumers the opportunity to take a close-up look at the new model without having to enter a showroom. The Ford Puma is essentially a new SUV […]
New Nissan Z car previewed, ‘432’ performance version hinted? (video)
Nissan has released yet another teaser of the highly-anticipated next-gen Nissan Z car, dubbed the 400Z, reaffirming the debut of a prototype version for September 16. In the latest preview video we’re shown some of the design details of the new Z car. Specifically, details that are inspired by previous […]
Toyota GR Yaris debuts ‘GR Parts’ upgrades, looks quick (video)
If the Toyota GR Yaris isn’t aggressive enough for you, don’t worry. Gazoo Racing has just announced a range of additional ‘GR Parts’ enhancements for the all-new hot hatch to give it a more prominent look. The Toyota GR Yaris is the second proper ‘GR’ model to be launched by […]
2021 Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman GTS, GT4 get PDK auto option
A dual-clutch automatic transmission is now available on the flagship Porsche 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster models for 2021, including the GTS and hardcore GT4 variants with the 4.0 flat-six engine. These have only been available with a six-speed manual, which is obviously the more engaging and driver-involved option. However, […]
Video: Second trailer for ‘No Time To Die’ 007 film released
A nice big trailer for the upcoming Bond 007 film, called No Time To Die, has been released. It gives us a glimpse of some of the edge-of-your-seat car chase scenes featured in the movie. The new instalment will feature Land Rover’s all-new Defender, as previously outlined. James Bond’s legendary […]