The 2023 Toyota RAV4 is now on sale in Australia, bringing in a new infotainment system, Toyota Connected Services, and some new features and tweaks. Five main trim levels make up the 2023 range, spanning from the GX, GXL, XSE, Cruiser, to the top Edge. Some of these are available […]
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.
Abarth 500e fully electric hot hatch revealed, arrives in late 2023
Abarth has unveiled its next-gen hot hatch, called the 500e. It’s described as the most responsive and exciting Abarth ever, in urban environments. The 500e is a fully electric micro hatch based on an electric platform that offers improved weight distribution and a longer wheelbase than the regular Fiat 500-based […]
What new cars are currently in stock in Australia?
We all know how difficult it can be getting your hands on a new car at the moment, with most carmakers dealing with some level of delivery delay due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage. However, we thought we’d take a look and see what new vehicles are in stock and […]
2023 LDV eT60 electric ute to be priced from $90,000 in Australia (UPDATE)
Australia’s first fully electric ute, the LDV eT60, is also set to be one of the most expensive utes in its class, with insiders telling us that prices will start from around $90,000. According to our sources, the eT60 will launch in Australia this week priced from around $90,000, or […]
2023 Jaguar E-PACE P250 R-Dynamic HSE review (video)
Since arriving on the scene in 2017, the Jaguar E-PACE has become one of the company’s most popular models in the showroom. A light facelift and update in technology introduced in 2021 should ensure it remains high in demand. So far this year (through October), Jaguar Australia has sold 251 […]
2023 Honda Civic e:HEV LX hybrid on sale in Australia from $55,000
The 11th-generation 2023 Honda Civic is on sale in Australia in e:HEV hybrid form, in LX trim, joining the existing VTi LX turbo-petrol model. It officially lands in showrooms on December 1. Powering the new variant is a 2.0-litre petrol engine paired with two electric motors. The system produces a […]
2023 Honda Civic Type R on sale in Australia from $72,600
Start rubbing your hands together, hot hatch fans and driving fans, because the all-new 2023 Honda Civic Type R is almost here. Prices and specifications for Australia have been confirmed today and the order books are now open. The new Civic Type R, based on the latest 11th generation Civic, […]
2023 Porsche 911 Dakar off-road variant revealed, on sale in Australia
If you’ve always wanted to take your Porsche 911 off road but been too worried about scrapping the underbody, your worries will soon be over. Say hello to the new 911 Dakar. Yep, an off-road-friendly Porsche 911 is joining the range, but only as a limited edition model with global […]