Ford is offering a new Flexible Rack System for the next-gen 2023 Ranger ute, making it easier for owners to carry long items safely on the roof and over the load box. Officially called the Flexible Rack System (FRS), it incorporates a Sliding Load Rack and Folding Roof Rack. 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.
2023 GWM Cannon Vanta announced for Australia, priced from $46,490
Great Wall Motors has launched a fashionable new ‘black pack’ variant of its Cannon Ute, called the Cannon Vanta. The sinister-looking variant becomes the new flagship in the range, featuring a set of 18-inch black-painted alloy wheels, black side mirrors and door handles, black front grille, and black badges. In […]
New Range Rover, Nissan X-Trail, Toyota Corolla Cross score 5-star ANCAP rating
The all-new 2023 Nissan X-Trail, Toyota Corolla Cross, and Range Rover and Ranger Rover Sport have all passed five-star ANCAP credentials, following recent local assessment of Euro NCAP crash test data. The new Range Rover would have to be one of the most expensive vehicles that NCAP/ANCAP has ever tested. […]
Genesis X Convertible concept is one stunning GT, not for production
Remember that stunning Genesis X Concept from last year? Well, the company has now lifted the lid on an even more stunning-er drop-top version, called the X Convertible. Firstly we must answer the question, when can you buy one? Never, unfortunately. Well, not in this exact form anyway. Genesis says […]
Rimac Nevera sets world record top speed for electric production vehicle (video)
The epic Rimac Nevera has clocked a whopping top speed of 412km/h in Germany, setting a new world record for a production electric vehicle. It was driven by Rimac’s chief test driver, Miro Zrnčević, at the Automotive Testing Papenburg facility in Germany. The track features two 4km straights, where the […]
2023 LDV MiFA van now on sale in Australia from $53,990
Looking to buy a large front grille with a people-mover attached to the back of it? You’re in luck. LDV has confirmed the introduction of its all-new MiFA next-gen MPV for Australia. This is an all-new model that has been designed to “disrupt the people mover segment”, LDV says, with […]
Mazda CX-90 confirmed for Australia, debuts in January 2023
Mazda has released a preview of its next all-new SUV called the CX-90. It has been confirmed for Australia and it is set to feature inline-six engine options. The CX-90 will ride on Mazda’s new rear-wheel-drive-based platform, simply called the Large Architecture, like the CX-60, and will feature Mazda’s new […]
2024 Porsche Macan electric to offer up to 450kW, rear-axle steering
Some specs and details for the next-gen, fully electric Porsche Macan for 2024 have been announced, with power output set to top out at around 450kW (600hp). A special presentation was held overseas previewing the new model in prototype form, with Porsche announcing some of the key specs. Firstly, the […]