It’s been officially confirmed, the Holden Commodore will be killed off in 2020, along with the Astra, as the struggling Aussie brand focuses on SUVs and commercial vehicles. In a statement handed out this week, Holden says the new focus is consistent with customer preferences. It points out that SUVs […]
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 ‘Strategy 2025’; Genesis EV coming in 2021, N SUVs and EVs
Hyundai has confirmed its new future roadmap in terms of eco-friendly powertrain development with something it calls Strategy 2025. The company aims to be one of the top three EV manufacturers in the world by 2025, with an EV powertrain option to be offered for most new models by 2030. […]
McLaren 620R revealed as new track-ready road car
Looking to buy a very fast track car but one that you can drive to and from the track on the road? McLaren has the answer. Introducing the new McLaren 620R. The British company describes it as being the first car in the class to offer “true motorsport credentials” in […]
2020 Alpina B3 sedan confirmed for Australia, joins Touring wagon
Following its initial reveal at the Tokyo motor show in October, Alpina Australia has confirmed the new B3 sedan will go on sale locally. It’ll slot alongside the already-confirmed B3 Touring wagon. The 2020 Alpina B3 sedan enters the market as one of the only high-performance all-wheel drive mid-size sedans, […]
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV now on sale in Australia
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has hit Australia with a new 2.4L petrol engine, more power from the electric motor system, and increased tech inside. Starting with the powertrain, the petrol component is swapped from a 2.0-litre unit to a 2.4L. It produces 94kW and 199Nm, up from 87kW and […]
2021 BMW M4 previewed with M4 GT3 racing car
BMW has sent out a glimpse of the next-gen, 2021 BMW M4, showing a preview image of the upcoming M4 GT3 racing car. It’ll come in as the new top-of-the-range customer racing product from BMW. The M4 GT3 will replace the existing M6 GT3, which has been racing around tracks […]
McLaren GT arrives in Australia as perfect road trip supercar
The McLaren GT has made its driving debut in Australia this week, following its initial media reveal in Sydney in August. It arrives on the market as a more practical alternative to a typical supercar, offering class-envying grand touring comfort and capability. Importantly, it is still a super car. Power […]
Video: No Time To Die official trailer released, next James Bond film
The official trailer for the next James Bond film, No Time To Die, has aired, giving us a glimpse of the action. It also reveals some of the cool cars that will star in the movie. Daniel Craig is back for another Bond adventure, and the character’s beloved Aston Martin […]