For decades the Volkswagen Golf GTI has been the go-to hot hatch for millions of driving enthusiasts around the world. The latest, Mk8 version is the heaviest iteration yet, but it is the most powerful and smartest interpretation of the pocket-rocket formula. But the biggest problem it faces is 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.
2024 Lexus GX debuts, under consideration for Australia
Lexus has revealed its all-new GX seven-seat SUV. This is set to give us plenty of clues regarding the direction of the next-gen Toyota Prado. The Lexus GX has been offered overseas for some time now, where it has always been based on the equivalent Prado of the time. As […]
Porsche Mission X concept revealed, to inspire new flagship hypercar
Porsche has unveiled its spectacular new hypercar called the Mission X, which is essentially a spiritual successor to greats like the 959, Carrera GT V10 and the more recent 918 Spyder V8 hybrid. Firstly, yes. This is a concept car only, for now. And yes it does feature a fully […]
McLaren 750S uses Bowers & Wilkins 1400W bespoke sound system
McLaren has teamed up with Bowers & Wilkins once again, this time for a bespoke surround-sound system for the stunning 750S supercar. If, for some reason, owners are looking to drown out the sound of McLaren’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, they’ll be pleased to know this is the most powerful sound […]
Volvo EX30 unveiled, on sale in Australia from $59,990
The all-new Volvo EX30 has been revealed as the company’s third dedicated electric vehicle, following the C40 and upcoming EX90. This is all in line with the company’s plans to offer only fully electric vehicles by 2030. Although other variants will be available overseas, Volvo Australia has confirmed it will […]
2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport review (video)
Welcome to the BMW i7. This is the fully electric version of the new 7 Series, and, in my opinion, it actually suits a silent electric powertrain more than a petrol engine, because it is so incredibly relaxing. BMW offers two versions of the i7 in Australia, including the performance […]
2024 Peugeot 408 plug-in hybrid confirmed for Australia
Peugeot has confirmed and locked in the new 408 crossover for Australia, arriving late in 2023. The company is now taking in expressions of interest. The Peugeot 408 is a new fastback-style of SUV, closely related to the Citroen C5 X. It’s wrapped up in Peugeot’s latest design language, with […]
2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia & Stelvio updates announced for Australia
Alfa Romeo is launching its updated Giulia and Stelvio in Australia, with revisions brought in for the styling, technology and variant lineup. Three main variants make up the range for 2023, spanning from the Ti, Veloce and flagship Quadrifoglio. Alfa Romeo says the performance variants will arrive late this year, […]