Jeep Australia is announcing what will likely be the last model update for the current-generation Grand Cherokee range before the all-new model comes along, expected some time next year. A whopping nine main variants are being launched for the MY2020 update, spanning from the Night Eagle, Limited (review here), S-Limited, […]
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 Ford Focus RS not happening, ST to remain flagship – report
While the outgoing Ford Focus RS was one of the most hardcore hot hatches on the market, it looks like there will not be a ‘2021 Focus RS’ successor arriving any time soon. For now, fans will have to enjoy the ST as the sportiest hatch from Ford. According to […]
2020 Hyundai Veloster N debuts N DCT 8-speed auto, confirmed for i30 N
After many spy shots and leaks and rumours, and an official teaser, Hyundai has now unveiled the all-new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission option for the overseas-only Hyundai Veloster N. It will become an option on the Australian i30 N next year. This will open up the market prospects for the […]
Video: WELT Documentary does a 50-minute piece on BRABUS
Not happy with what’s on TV lately? An in-depth documentary by German publisher WELT Documentary has just hit YouTube, which will be of particular interest to Euro car lovers and tuning fans. BRABUS is one of the most well-known Mercedes-Benz tuners in the world. It provides not just tuning enhancements […]
Ford Mustang remains best-selling sports car in the world, 2019 sales down 10%
The Ford Mustang has been crowned the best-selling sports car in the world once again, posting over 100,000 sales globally during 2019. This is now the fifth year in a row the American two-door muscle car has reported such popularity. According to data collected by ISH Markit, which captures around […]
2020 Nissan Patrol Ti review (video)
The big beast is back for another model year. This time the Y62 Nissan Patrol receives a significant facelift. The most significant ever, in fact. But is it enough to win the hearts of modern buyers? Let’s take a look. Headlining the 2020 Patrol update are, mainly, a bunch of […]
Manhart devises Toyota Supra ‘GR 450’ tuning upgrades
Manhart usually works on and provides tuning packages for European cars. But since the new Toyota GR Supra features a BMW engine one might expect the possibilities to be interchangeable. Well, Manhart has just unveiled its latest kit, called the GR 450, which covers exactly that. In standard form the […]
Next-gen 2021 ‘WL’ Jeep Grand Cherokee debut delayed – report
Last month FCA design boss Ralph Gilles said the all-new ‘WL’ 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee will debut “later this year”. However, due to the impact of the coronavirus and subsequent pauses in production at many manufacturing hubs, the debut is being delayed, a report has revealed. According to an Automotive […]