Can you believe we’re almost at the end of the year? Australian new vehicle registration figures for October 2022 have been released, in the form of VFACTS, giving us some idea as to what cars will be the best-sellers of the year. The charts show 87,299 vehicles were newly-registered in […]
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.
Volvo to sell only electric vehicles in Australia by 2026
Like many car brands right now, Volvo is aiming to sell only electric vehicles in the future. By 2030, in fact. However, Volvo Car Australia wants to fast-track that to 2026 for the local showroom. Yep, that means Volvo will only sell electric vehicles come 2026. During a speech to […]
2023 Kia Seltos on sale in Australia in November; more power, 8spd for 1.6 turbo
Kia Australia is just about to launch the new, 2023 Seltos, which brings in a big powertrain upgrade, revised styling, and added technology inside. The big powertrain upgrade we’re referring to is a switch from a clunky old dual-clutch auto to an eight-speed torque converter automatic, for models fitted with […]
2022 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior review (video)
In the attitude-packed world of go-anywhere utes, the choices are expanding rapidly. And thanks to an eager and very capable Australian company called Premcar, Nissan now offers a very tempting option; the Navara PRO-4X Warrior. This is an Australian-developed model made in partnership with Nissan Australia and local engineering company, […]
BMW shows off M Performance parts that will be available for new M2
Ready for the all-new BMW M2 but not quite convinced on the styling? BMW’s M Performance division has unveiled a range of parts and accessories that will be available for the sports car, giving it a completely unique look and feel. BMW M Performance parts are available for a range […]
Porsche reveals striking 718 Style Edition for Cayman and Boxster
Porsche has unveiled a vivid special edition based on the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman, called the Style Edition. It provides an enhanced visual personality for the desirable sports cars. Firstly, you may have noticed the 718 Boxster Style Edition depicted here. It wears a colour that avid Porsche fans […]
2023 Nissan Z showcases official NISMO Performance parts at SEMA
Nissan has unveiled a special Nismo show car based on the all-new Z coupe at the 2022 SEMA show, showcasing a range of tasty upgrade parts that will be available to purchase through Nissan next year. The new Nissan Z (review and 0-100 video here) is just waiting to be […]
2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia & Stelvio facelift revealed, confirmed for Australia
Alfa Romeo has unveiled a fairly extensive update for its Giulia and Stelvio mid-size range for 2023, introducing a new-look Trilobo grille and more sophisticate headlights while bringing in new levels of technology. The Giulia has been on sale now since 2015, and it’s still based on the same Giorgio […]