Production of the all-new BMW iX3 is almost underway, with homologation tests now complete and over 200 pre-production models already out and about. The fully electric mid-size SUV, which will be BMW’s first pure electric model, will be made in China and exported for global markets. Market entry for 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.
2020 Audi RS 3 now on sale in Australia from $83,800
Super hot hatch fans will be excited to hear the 2020 Audi RS 3 Sportback and RS 3 sedan are now available to order in Australia, bringing back that legendary soundtrack and quattro all-wheel drive grip to the market. Yes, that iconic five-cylinder howl is making a comeback after being […]
2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport to be “most powerful” model yet
The 2021 Subaru XV could soon welcome a much-needed power boost. What makes us suggest this? Subaru of America has just announced it will soon introduce the 2021 Crosstrek Sport, confirming it will be the “most powerful” model ever. While the Crosstrek isn’t exactly the same as the Aussie XV, […]
2021 Mazda3 ‘hot hatch’ AWD turbo coming soon – report
Mazda is reportedly getting ready to introduce a new turbo, all-wheel drive version of the Mazda3 for 2021 model year. Could this finally be a successor to the MPS hot hatch that we’ve all been dreaming of? The news stems from a report by Jalopnik in the US. It claims […]
Video: WELT Documentary has in-depth look at Bugatti Chiron production
Ever wondered how Bugatti makes its vehicles? German publisher WELT Documentary has just released another one of its intriguing and in-depth documentaries, this time going over the detail involved in producing the Chiron. The 49-minute video gives us an inside look at the Bugatti factory, which is described as more […]
Bentley Bentayga production surpasses 20,000 milestone
Bentley Bentayga production has surpassed 20,000 units since it first rolled off the line in 2016, emphasising the popularity and demand for SUVs regardless of the market segment. The Bentayga is one of the most luxurious and most expensive SUVs on the market, rivalling the likes of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, […]
2020 BMW M135i xDrive review (video)
All-wheel drive. Heavily-boosted turbo four-cylinder. Practical yet purposeful hatchback design. These are the key ingredients for a great hot hatch. BMW’s M135i has switched from rear-wheel drive and dropped the lusty inline-six, but, forgetting that, on its own this has the makings for a superb little driver’s car. Yes, the […]
2021 Toyota Fortuner gets sharpened design, more power
Coinciding with the reveal of the 2021 Toyota HiLux today, the company has also officially pulled the covers off the platform-sharing 2021 Fortuner seven-seat SUV. It, like the ute, gets the updated 2.8 engine. Specifically, the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder has been retuned and features “revised engine components”, Toyota says. The […]