Renowned BMW tuner G-Power has just announced its latest go-faster kit, this time working on the all-new BMW M8 flagship. And interestingly, it is using the convertible version to showcase the potential options. In standard form the new BMW M8 – ‘mate’ – Competition uses a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that […]
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.
Hyundai envisions Palisade N, NEXO N performance variants
Hyundai’s N performance division has created some digital depictions of some future N model ideas for April Fool’s humour, with cars including a NEXO N, Palisade N, and Prophecy N. These are just digital renderings but there’s no denying they do look super cool. We especially love the Palisade N. […]
2020 BMW X3 M Competition review (video)
As much as we all pretend to hate and even force ourselves to refuse to accept SUVs as viable and appealing products, they are the most popular vehicle style of all. And fortunately for those of us who remain committed to performance sedans and wagons, clinging to their very last […]
Toyota ‘GR Corolla’ trade mark application filed in Australia
A trade mark application for the name ‘GR Corolla’ has been found on the Australian Intellectual Property database, potentially hinting a hot hatch version of Toyota’s popular small car. While trade marks aren’t always a guarantee that something will exist in the future, the application certainly provides some hope. The […]
Lego creates Dom’s 1970 Dodge Charger R/T from Fast & Furious
Fast & Furious fans will love this one. It’s an official Lego Technic model of Dom Toretto’s (played by Vin Diesel) 1970 Dodge Charger R/T that famously drag raced Brian O’Conner (played by Paul Walker) in his Toyota Supra in the iconic movie. The Lego Technic kit is full of […]
2021 Nissan X-Trail patent images surface, reveal new design
Some patent images have surfaced online showing what appears to be the design outline of the next-gen, 2021 Nissan X-Trail for the first time. The images were found on the Brazilian Ministry of Economy database. The patent application was lodged on March 12 by the looks of it and then […]
Suzuki Jimny 5-door in the works for Indian market – report
If you love the idea of the new Suzuki Jimny but you’re afraid it’s too small for your needs, we have some good news. There is a new 5-door version in the works, a report has revealed. Unfortunately, it looks set for the Indian market only this stage. According to […]
Jeep Renegade 4xe, Compass 4xe hybrids complete winter testing
Jeep has just finished testing prototype versions of the upcoming new Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe hybrid SUVs in freezing conditions within the Arctic Circle. Engineers took them on an epic drive from Italy to Arjeplog, Sweden. These will become Jeep’s first plug-in hybrid models outside of China, and, like […]