Some revisions and updated tech has been announced for the introduction of the 2020 Renault Megane range, including for the RS hot hatch. Renault is also introducing E-TECH plug-in hybrid technology for the firs time for the small hatch, and an RS Line trim package. Starting with the design facelift, […]
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.
2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette production officially begins
Production of the all-new 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray has officially commenced at GM’s Bowling Green assembly plant in Kentucky. The first deliveries to dealerships are scheduled to begin later this month. Initially revealed in July last year, the 2020 Corvette is a very significant model change for GM and […]
Lexus reports global sales record in 2019, up 10%
Lexus has reported its global annual sales figures for 2019, with record numbers coming through once again. Sales were up an impressive 10 per cent on 2018 figures. The luxury Toyota-owned brand sold 765,330 vehicles in 2019, which is the highest annual figure the brand has ever reported. Its last […]
Porsche Exclusive announces bespoke options for Taycan
Porsche’s exclusive department, creatively called Porsche Exclusive, is showcasing its new range of upgrade and personalisation possibilities for the Taycan electric performance sedan. The department is revealing some of the 90 different upgrade possibilities with a couple of show cars. Buyers can choose from three Sport Design packs for the […]
Lexus LC prototype spotted testing new twin-turbo V8 (video)
It seems Lexus has started testing what is believed to be its next-generation twin-turbo V8. An LC 500-based prototype racing car was recently spotted in Japan doing some initial track runs, likely using the new engine. The prototype is the makings of the Lexus LC racing car that will compete […]
Toyota Supra ‘GRMN’ hardcore variant coming by 2021 – report
Remember the Toyota GR Supra 3000GT concept that was revealed at SEMA a couple of months ago? Well, something very much like that is set to go into production as soon as late this year, under the name Supra GRMN. As you might know, Gazoo Racing is Toyota’s official motorsport […]
Mazda ‘RX-9’ to feature new inline six, Toyota Supra rival – rumour
Rumours of a Mazda ‘RX-9’ are circulating around once again. This time we hear the sports car might not feature a rotary engine at all, but instead Mazda’s upcoming Skyactiv-X inline-six. A rumour, that seems to have started from a Jalopnik report claims Mazda has begun development of a next-generation […]
Baby Land Rover Defender envisioned, premium Jimny rival?
Ever wanted a Land Rover Defender but always thought they were too big? Well here’s something that might tickle your fancy. It’s a design proposal for an off-roader to slot below the new Defender. We must reiterate, this is just a design concept and there are no official plans for […]