We last saw the nameplate back in 1996. But now the Ford Bronco is back for the 2021 model year. It looks a bit like the early generation models, while blending in lots of modern attitude, capability and technology. Ford of America is presenting the new model in both two-door […]
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.
Toyota Supra GRMN variant to use BMW S58 engine – rumour
Rumour has it Toyota’s much-anticipated but yet-to-be-confirmed Supra GRMN high performance variant could feature the twin-turbo inline-six ‘S58’ engine from the upcoming M3/M4. The engine is currently available in the X3/X4 M, where it produces 353kW and 600Nm, or 375kW in the case of the Competition variant (only the Competition […]
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept unveiled with V8 power
It was previewed yesterday but now here it is. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept. It features the company’s monster 6.4-litre V8, as well as a number of commonly-customised parts and enhancements to improve the already-awesome off-road performance of the Rubicon. Firstly, yes, it is just a concept unfortunately. But […]
2020 Ford Fiesta ST review (video)
It’s definitely been one of the – if not the – benchmark vehicles in the compact hot hatch segment. But now there’s an all-new model. Can the 2020 Ford Fiesta ST live up to the fabled status of its predecessor? The new model really is an all new model. It’s […]
Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator getting 392 HEMI V8 option?
Jeep has sent out an interesting teaser which suggests the Wrangler and/or Gladiator could soon receive a V8 engine. A sketch was posted up on social media by Jeep showing the bonnet of said vehicle/s with the numbers “392” on etched on the top. At the moment the most powerful […]
Aston Martin DBX production commences in Wales
Production of Aston Martin’s first SUV, the DBX, has commenced at the company’s new factory in St Athan in Wales. Customer deliveries of the super off-roader will start to roll out later this month. Aston Martin DBX development first began in 2015, with prototype testing underway by 2018. Obviously this is […]
Australian-spec 2021 Isuzu D-Max debuts August 13
Isuzu Ute Australia has confirmed the all-new 2021 D-Max will make its local-spec debut in August, with showroom arrival penned in for September 1. The new model, which has previously been revealed for overseas markets, sports a fresh design inside and out, more technology, as well as a heavily revised […]
Audi RS Q8 on sale in Australia from $208,500
Audi’s epic RS Q8 super SUV will arrive in Australia in October, coming in as the most powerful SUV in the showroom. Local prices and specs have just been confirmed. It was originally unveiled in November, boasting an impressive feat; the fastest production SUV around the Nurburgring, with a lap […]