The next-gen Volvo XC90 will be offered with a fully electric powertrain option, a report has revealed. It will also debut an updated version of the company’s still relatively new SPA platform. According to a recent Autocar report from the UK, Volvo is looking to introduce a fully electric version […]
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 Mazda CX-30 awarded 5-star ANCAP safety rating
Mazda’s all-new CX-30 small SUV has just landed in Australia, and ANCAP has already analysed crash test data handed over from the Euro NCAP division, and given the full five-star seal of approval. It scored particularly high for adult occupant protection. The Mazda CX-30 slots in between the CX-3 and […]
Alpine A110 SportsX concept revealed, inspired by 1970s WRC car
The Alpine A110 has a rich motorsport heritage spanning all the way back to 1964. And to celebrate its motorsport success over the years, the Renault-owned sports car brand has just unveiled a one-off A110 SportsX concept. It made its debut at the International Automobile Festival at Invalides, in Paris, […]
2020 Lotus GT410 base variant announced, improved practicality
Lotus has revealed yet another update for its Evora, this time calling it the GT410. It slots beneath the existing GT410 Sport (which has also been updated for 2020), coming in as a slightly more practical and better value proposition. The 2020 GT410 has been designed to be more of […]
Maserati to debut first hybrid at Beijing motor show with eco Ghibli
Maserati is reportedly planning to unveil its first hybrid package at the upcoming Beijing motor show, showcasing a new plug-in powertrain for the Ghibli. The system is expected to merge across to other models further down the track. According to a recent Automotive News report, the premium, FCA-owned brand will […]
2020 Nissan GT-R Nismo sets new Tsukuba lap record (video)
The recently-introduced 2020 Nissan GT-R Nismo has broken the production car lap record at Japan’s Tsukuba Circuit, posting a blistering lap in just 59.3 seconds. It is apparently one of the first production cars to cut below the 1:00 minute mark. We’ve done some digging around but we can’t seem […]
Bentley reveals special Continental GT for 2020 GP Ice Race
Bentley has revealed a unique version of its latest Continental GT for the 2020 GP Ice Race in Austria, taking place early next month. It will be piloted by Junior World Rally Championship driver Catie Munnings. The special Continental GT ice racer is pretty standard in terms of specification, aside […]
2021 Kia Sorento new-look design revealed, inside and out
Some images of the new-look 2021 Kia Sorento have surfaced online, showing a sharp new design that seems to borrow from the Kia Seltos, with a crisper and more sophisticated interior also revealed. It’s understood Kia is planning to unveil the new model towards the end of February, however, it […]