BMW has sent out yet another preview of the upcoming 2021 M3 and M4 sports cars. And, fortunately, it has confirmed some juicy details such as the availability of a manual transmission while also confirming the engine output figures. Although we already knew it from previous reports and so on, […]
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.
INEOS Grenadier; all-new rugged 4×4, confirmed for Australia
Looking to buy a rugged and dependable 4×4? Check this out. It’s called the INEOS Grenadier, and it’s being pitched as an all-new global 4×4 that is set to go on sale in Australia in the future. It’s described by the company as a no-nonsense 4×4 that’s capable, durable and […]
2021 Ford Bronco engine sound previewed, 2.7 twin-turbo V6? (video)
Ford has sent out another teaser video of the upcoming 2021 Bronco, this time giving us a taste of the engine sound ahead of its official debut scheduled for July 18. We already know plenty about the revived model, including that it will feature independent front suspension and a live […]
2020 Audi RS 6 Avant & RS 7 Sportback announced for Australia
Australian prices and specs for the 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback performance models have been announced today, just ahead of showroom arrival penned in for July. The 2020 RS 6 Avant was revealed in August last year, boasting an impressive new 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that develops […]
UK auto manufacturing down 95% in May, worst since 1946
Motor vehicle production in the UK fell an alarming 95 per cent in May amid closures and restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Various production facilities are starting to reopen this month, however, there is a call for more support from the local government. The UK is home to a […]
BMW 220i Gran Coupe announced for Australia, new mid-level variant
BMW Australia is expanding its 2 Series Gran Coupe range with the introduction of the 220i. It comes in as an intermediate variant, slotting between the existing 218i and M135i. The new 2 Series Gran Coupe is BMW’s all-new four-door coupe model. It’s based on the company’s UKL2 platform, which […]
Land Rover Defender Hard Top returns as commercial workhorse variant
Land Rover has revived a classic model formula by reinventing the Land Rover Defender Hard Top. It’s designed as a commercial version of the new off-roader, and it’s being launched in 90 and 110 body sizes. The new Defender Hard Top is designed as a more practical workhorse, while retaining […]
2021 Porsche 911 GT3 ‘992’ spotted, cornering looks insane (video)
It’s coming. The all-new 2021 Porsche 911 GT3. This is one of the last of the 911 variants to switch to the latest 992 generation, following the Carrera and Carrera S and more recently the Turbo S and the Targa. A prototype 911 GT3 992 was spotted hooning around the […]