Not another new SUV? Well, we’re all buying them. Coinciding with the debut of the facelifted 2021 Kia Stonic, the Australian arm has confirmed the nameplate will go on sale here later this year. The Stonic is a compact SUV that sits below the Seltos, and has been on sale […]
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.
Gordon Murray T.50 unveiled, ‘better than McLaren F1’
Gordon Murray Automotive has unveiled its all-new, fully-bespoke T.50 hypercar, featuring the highest-revving V12 currently on the market. It’s also one of the lightest weight hypercars around. We already know plenty about the engine from the earlier reveal. But to refresh your memory, nestled behind the cabin is a ground-up-built […]
Australian vehicle sales for July 2020 (VFACTS)
As expected new car sales are down considerably compared with June as we enter the new financial year, according to July 2020 VFACTS figures. The coronavirus pandemic looks like it is continuing to contribute as well, in a number of ways, to a general market downturn. Slow supplies due to […]
2021 Toyota HiLux initial prices revealed, SR5 from $60,105
Some Australian prices for the new 2021 Toyota HiLux have been revealed on the company’s website, with the popular SR5 set to start from $60,105 drive-away. Toyota Australia is yet to officially announce full lineup details and prices for the 2021 HiLux, however, it has confirmed the new model is […]
2020 Suzuki Swift Sport Series II review (video)
The 2020 Suzuki Swift Sport Series II is affordable, fun, capable in a variety of circumstances, and it surprises you with its packaging, safety and features. Is there anything not to like? The 2020 model, or Series II as it’s known, is a mild update to the already sound Series […]
2021 Bentley Bentayga debuts new accessories, Akrapovic exhaust
Would you like to customise your 2021 Bentley Bentayga with some genuine accessories? You’re in luck. The storied British marque has just announced a range of new and interesting options for the ultra-luxurious SUV. Four different accessories packs, to be precise. These cover the exterior and performance, interior comfort and […]
What’s this mysterious Lamborghini? Aventador EVO, Aventador replacement?
A mysterious and very unique Lamborghini has been spotted, potentially giving us a sneak peek at the successor to the Aventador or one last version of the current model. An Aventador EVO? The images surfaced on Instagram recently, showing the mysterious Lamborghini in trademark Verde Ithaca green. Not much is […]
Andrew Birkic becomes new Ford Australia boss
Ford of Australia and New Zealand has appointed its Ranger and Everest chief, Andrew Birkic, as its new president and CEO. His predecessor, Kay Hart, takes up a global position at Ford in Europe. Birkic has been with Ford for 26 years, recently as the chief product marketer for the […]