Genesis has opened its first Test Drive Centre concept in Australia, giving punters a chance to explore and sample the company’s latest products in a quick and convenient way. Designed as a pop-up style outlet, the new Test Drive Centre has been set up in Parramatta and gives consumers the […]
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 Mercedes-Benz S-Class previews ground-breaking tech
Wonder what the future holds for motor vehicle technology? The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is usually a good place to start. And now some fresh information has been released regarding the 2021 model, including details of the advanced driving and safety features that are in store. Usually we’d have to rely on […]
Innovative Mazda3 Skyactiv-X on sale in Australia from August 1
The wait is almost over. Mazda Australia has just confirmed the all-new Skyactiv-X Hybrid powertrain for the Mazda3 and CX-30 will go on sale from August 1 and September, respectively. Full specifications are still being withheld for the Australian-specific models. However, we already know the Skyactiv-X unit comprises of a […]
Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 track car debuts, most powerful V12 ever
Dubbed as the purest track experience ever, Lamborghini has unveiled its new Essenza SCV12 hyerpcar. It’s specifically designed for track driving only, and it is set to be one of the fastest vehicles Lamborghini has ever created for track driving. The new model has been developed by the Lamborghini Squadra […]
2020 BMW X5 M Competition review (video)
Bonkers cars are pretty rare these days. On the new-car market anyway. But the 2020 BMW X5 M Competition is about as bonkers as it gets in the premium, non-exotic SUV market. We say non-exotic because if you’re really going cuckoo you can always step into the Lamborghini Urus or […]
2021 Hyundai i20 N prototype spotted again, looks fast (video)
Hyundai engineers have been spotted once again test driving a prototype version of the upcoming i20 N hot hatch at the Nurburgring, ahead of its market arrival next year. The i20 N is going to be the company’s third standalone N model, following the i30 N and Veloster N. Only […]
Renault Australia confirms Arkana, new Captur, updated Megane RS
Renault Australia has confirmed some of its upcoming product plans which are set to help keep the French brand alive and kicking as we get through the coronavirus pandemic. For the past four years running, Renault Australia has posted negative sales from year to year. Its overall figures aren’t exactly […]
2021 Kia Sorento: Australian prices and range confirmed
The new 2021 Kia Sorento is getting ready to launch in Australia, so this week the local arm is confirming Aussie specs and prices ahead of its market launch “within weeks”. Kia confirms four main variant grades will go on sale in Australia, spanning from the S (replaces Si as […]