The mightiest BMW M car to ever be conceived will land in Australia next year. Yes, the first-ever BMW M8 Competition. Local prices and specs have just been announced. Sitting at the top of the BMW food chain, above the recent M850i, the M8 Competition is the fastest and equal […]
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 HDC-6 Neptune hydrogen fuel cell truck revealed
Remember the futuristic hydrogen truck Hyundai previewed last week? This is it. The HDC-6 Neptune concept. It made its debut at the North American Commercial Vehicle show earlier this week. Starting with the styling, it showcases a design of the future for trucks, with aerodynamics obviously planning a big role. […]
2019 Honda Accord confirmed for Australia, 1.5 turbo & hybrid
The new-generation 2019 Honda Accord has been confirmed to go on sale in Australia in December this year. It will be offered with either a turbocharged engine and a new hybrid system. Honda unveiled the 10th-generation Accord in July last year, but now, fans of Honda’s largest passenger car in […]
ABT Audi A1 ‘1of1’ showcases insane wide-body tuning potential (video)
If you love crazy micro machines, you’ll love this project by renowned Audi tuner ABT. It’s called the Audi A1 1of1, taking the humble A1 and transforming it into an insane little road rally car of the future. ABT offers a range of tuning upgrades for the new A1, including […]
2021 Hyundai Tucson driving dynamics honed at Nurburgring (video)
Hyundai has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen, 2021 Hyundai Tucson again. This time, engineers are using the Nurburgring to hone the SUV’s driving dynamics and suspension. The new model will be one of only a few non-German mid-size SUVs on the market to be developed […]
Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) discussing possible merger with Peugeot – report
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), which owns iconic brands such as Alfa Romeo, Jeep, RAM, and Maserati, is reportedly in talks with Groupe PSA (formerly known as PSA Peugeot-Citroen) over a possible merger deal. Such a move could create one of the largest automotive groups in the industry. The news stems […]
2020 Audi S3, S4, S5 updates announced for Australia
Audi Australia has announced some updates for its S3, S4, and S5 model range, boosting value and equipment for the performance vehicles. Value is boosted by up to $9000 in some cases. Starting with the Audi S3. It continues to be offered in Sportback hatch, sedan and cabriolet form, and […]
Hyundai Kona Electric earns 5-star ANCAP safety, first EV crash tested
The Hyundai Kona Electric has just been awarded the full five-star safety rating after ANCAP performed its first-ever local crash tests on an electric vehicle. This follows recent crash testing of the NEXO by the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which was also the first crash test on a […]