BMW has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the all-new 2021 BMW M4 (G82) coupe around the Nurburgring in Germany, along side regular versions of the yet-to-debut 4 Series in coupe (G22) and convertible (G23) form. The new 4 Series is yet to be unveiled. Firstly, it will […]
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 Nissan X-Trail leaked online, shows fresh design
Images that appear to reveal the all-new 2021 Nissan X-Trail (called the Rogue overseas) have surfaced online, potentially revealing the fresh design inside and out. We’re not completely sure of the origin of the images so we can’t say for sure if they are legitimate or not. But they certainly […]
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ on sale in Australia from $113,990
HSV has announced pricing for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck. It comes in as a smaller dual-cab ute than the existing Silverado 2500, taking on the RAM 1500. Just one variant is being offered in Australia for now, called the LTZ Premium Edition. It’s powered by a 6.2-litre EcoTec3 […]
2021 Lexus ‘NX450h+’ to adopt 225kW RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid
The current, first-generation Lexus NX has been around now for just over five years, but an all-new model is said to be on the way. Some recent trade mark applications in Europe suggest Lexus could introduce at least two new variants; an NX350h and NX450h+. Records show Lexus filed a […]
LDV D90 adds new 2.0L twin-turbo diesel engine option
LDV is expanding its D90 lineup in Australia, adding a new bi-turbo diesel option to the 7-seat SUV. It is the Chinese parent company’s first in-house designed engine. Called the D20, this is the first in-house designed engine by LDV’s parent company, SAIC. It’s a 2.0-litre twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel that […]
2020 BMW M340i xDrive review (video)
The G20 3 Series has already set new standards in cabin presentation, quality, and yet again raised the bar for overall driving dynamics and sportiness in this class in our opinion. And now the M340i comes along to garnish these traits with a perfectly picked cherry, placing it delicately at […]
2021 Kia Stinger facelift to debut factory bi-modal exhaust
Some more details are coming through from overseas regarding the 2021 Kia Stinger facelift, with the latest exciting news suggesting the sporty fastback will come standard with a bi-modal exhaust system. In Australia buyers can option for a sports exhaust as new (see our comparison video here), however, it is […]
Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, CT5-V Blackwing confirmed
GM’s luxury brand Cadillac has announced plans to revive the Blackwing name with a pair of high-performance sedans, based on the 2020 CT4-V and CT5-V. Although not fully revealed at this stage, Cadillac confirms it will soon be introducing two “track-capable” models called the CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing. These […]