Yet another compact SUV has hit the market in Australia, as demand for this segment continues to grow and grow. Introducing the Renault Kadjar. It hopes to penetrate the class with chic Euro styling, turbo performance, and excellent interior space and versatility. The Renault Kadjar shares the same underpinnings with […]
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.
Ferrari 812 GTS makes Australian debut in Sydney
It’s the first front-mounted V12 GTS convertible from Ferrari in 50 years. It also features the most powerful V12 production engine currently on the market. Welcome to the Ferrari 812 GTS. The stunning drop-top has just made its Australian debut in Sydney, today. This left-hand drive show car has only […]
BMW sales rise in Australia, celebrating 40th anniversary
Just as BMW celebrates its 40th anniversary conducting business in the Australian market, the German brand is enjoying a healthy sales rise in the face of an overall market downturn this year. BMW sales in Australia are up 0.5 per cent in the first 10 months, compared with an 8.0 […]
Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup/ute will be produced in the USA
Production of the heavily-rumoured and widely reported Hyundai pickup will take place at the company’s Alabama facility, Hyundai has just confirmed. It’s unknown at this stage if it will be offered in Australia. Hyundai Australia has openly said it is interested in a ute for the local market, and has […]
Video: New Land Rover Defender being used in No Time To Die, 007 film
It’s been confirmed, the all-new 2020 Land Rover Defender will be used in the upcoming James Bond film, No Time To Die. Land Rover has released a kind of trailer, showing what stunt drivers are doing with the SUV in the film. A bunch of Defenders are being used for […]
Audi RS Q8, e-tron Sportback confirmed for LA show debut
It was obviously just around the corner, the reveal, but Audi has officially confirmed it will be showing the Nurburgring record-breaking Audi RS Q8 for the first time at the Los Angeles auto show next week. The company will also be unveiling the production e-tron Sportback. Firstly, the RS Q8. […]
2021 Hyundai Tucson concept to debut at LA Auto
Hyundai has confirmed it will be unveiling a new SUV concept at the LA auto show next week, and it’s set to preview the design of the next-gen 2021 Hyundai Tucson. Although Hyundai hasn’t officially said the concept will preview the next-gen Tucson, we have strong reasons to believe that’s […]
Ferrari Roma revealed: new front-engine V8 RWD coupe
Ferrari has revealed a stunning new coupe, featuring a front-mounted V8 engine and “2+” cabin layout. It’s called the Ferrari Roma, and it has just been showcased to a select group of Ferrari clients for the first time in Rome. The Ferrari Roma comes in as Ferrari’s first-ever (we think?) […]