A Kia e-Niro fully electric SUV has been spotted in Australia, likely undergoing local testing ahead of its expected market introduction next year. We spotted this example cruising along in Sydney today. As far as we know, it could be one of only a few in the country. According to […]
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.
First Audi e-tron EVs land in Australia, official launch 3rd quarter
The first examples of the Audi e-tron have landed in Australia this week, coming in as Audi’s first fully electric vehicle. It enters the market as the third fully electric premium mid-size SUV, following the initial launch of the Jaguar I-PACE and then the Mercedes-Benz EQC, and soon to be […]
Sydney Concours d’Elegance event returns for second year
Looking for something to do this weekend? Love past and present Ferraris and other extremely exotic and rare motor cars? Well, you’re in luck. The AXA Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance is on for its second year running. Ferrari is behind the event, and there’s going to be some very special […]
2020 Lexus IS 300 / IS 350 Black Line edition announced for Australia
Lexus Australia is spicing up the IS mid-size sedan range with the launch of the Black Line special edition. It adds unique trimmings to help give the sharp sedan a more exclusive and somewhat sinister look. At the front the big ‘spindle’ grille is showcased in black, with matching side […]
2020 Lotus Evora GT 410 entry model confirmed for Australia
Following the debut of the Lotus Evora GT 410 earlier this year, Lotus Australia has today confirmed the new entry variant for the local market. It coincides with the arrival of the MY2020.5 range. The MY20.5 range consists of four variants in Australia, spanning from the manual and auto GT […]
2021 Genesis G80 unveiled with fresh design, new platform
This is the all-new 2021 Genesis G80 large luxury sedan, which has just been unveiled today. It sports the company’s new-look design headlined by a crest grille and doubled-lined headlights. It’s the replacement to the outgoing G80, which itself is essentially a rebadged version of the original Hyundai Genesis that […]
Spectacular Aston Martin V12 Speedster debuts
If you’re looking to buy a very exclusive vehicle that really stands out in a crowd of sports and supercars, Aston Martin has just revealed one spectacular creation; the V12 Speedster. It’s a work by Aston Martin’s ‘Q’ division, which is responsible for personalisation and bespoke options. The Speedster is […]
2020 Jeep Gladiator ute now on sale in Australia, arrives May
Jeep Australia has confirmed it will be introducing the all-new Jeep Gladiator in a couple of months, giving the dual-cab 4×4 market another contender to consider. The Wrangler-based ute will come in as one of the most capable off-roaders in the class. Two main variant levels will be introduced here, […]