Looking for an SUV that can really rip up any terrain? Renowned American tuner and manufacturer, Hennessey Performance, has just announced its latest project based on the new Jeep Gladiator, the Hennessey Maximus 1000, is now in production. We’ll get straight to the good stuff. Under the bonnet Hennessey has […]
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.
Mazda says it could introduce rotary range-extender for MX-30
Mazda could reintroduce the rotary engine into a production car soon. However, it’s not the iconic RX sports car you might have expected. Instead, there is hope for the Wankel engine being revived in the MX-30 SUV. In a press release celebrating 100 years of Mazda, it focused on the […]
2021 Kia Stinger facelift to adopt 2.5T, 3.5 twin-turbo V6
Kia is set to introduce a 2021 Kia Stinger facelift later this year, and it’s expected to bring in some new engine options with more power pretty much across the board. Kicking off at the entry level end, the Stinger 200S, 200Si and 200 GT-Line (could be badged something different […]
Hyundai production plans leaked; Kona N, new Tucson, Santa Fe hybrid
Some potential timing details may have been revealed thanks to this interesting production schedule for Hyundai’s future models. It provides some insight on the next-gen Tucson and Genesis GV70, as well as mentions of the new i30 sedan (Elantra) in hybrid and N forms, as well as the Kona N […]
Jaguar Land Rover announces 5-year warranty in Australia, until June 30
Jaguar Land Rover has announced an impressive five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty for all new and demonstrator vehicles sold in Australia, until June 30, 2020. This essentially sets a new standard for the premium sector, albeit for a limited time only. Five years has since become the new standard for non-premium brands, […]
2020 Peugeot 308 now on sale in Australia, GTi dropped
Peugeot Australia has announced some updates for its 2020 Peugeot 308 range, bringing in a new GT Line, a new petrol wagon, while introducing sharp drive-away prices. The update also drops the 308 GTi hot hatch from the local lineup. Starting with the GT Line, the badge is being introduced […]
2021 Toyota HiLux spotted, more power/torque likely for 2.8 diesel
Toyota has been spotted testing prototype versions of the 2021 Toyota HiLux facelift in Thailand, with rumours suggesting a full debut will take place in July this year. The heavily camouflaged 2021 HiLux prototypes were spotted on the highway in Thailand recently, with spy photos surfacing on social media revealing […]
Volvo reports 18.2 per cent global sales drop during Q1, 2020
Volvo Cars has posted a dramatic drop in sales over the first quarter of this year, largely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that is having a major global impact across almost all industries. Other carmakers are expected to post similar drops in sales as figures are released. The Swedish, […]