While most of the auto giants of the world are running around trying to conjure up their best electric vehicles with good range figures and power, the XPeng G9 comes along from China boasting some very impressive numbers – in some cases blowing them all out of the water. The […]
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.
2023 Nissan Patrol Warrior confirmed for Australia; added height, side-exit exhaust
Nissan Australia and makers of the ‘Warrior’ series of hardcore Navara models, Premcar, have confirmed they are working on a flagship Patrol Warrior model. It is set to go on sale some time in 2023. Some teaser images have been released today to prove the program is happening, with one […]
Design patents preview 2024 Toyota C-HR? Or smaller sibling to the bZ4x?
Some interesting design patents have surfaced on the Australian intellectual property rights database, lodged by Toyota, potentially previewing the next-gen, 2024 Toyota C-HR. Firstly, we must point out the vehicle depicted in the images looks extremely similar to the Toyota SU EV concept the company revealed during a massive presentation […]
2023 Mitsubishi ASX (MY23) set to receive GS entry grade in Australia
It looks like the trusty Mitsubishi ASX will live on for yet another model year in Australia, with the 2023 version – or MY23 – set to bring in a new entry GS grade to the mix. According to these images which landed in our inbox, probably from a dealer […]
2023 BMW M3 Touring details confirmed for Australia, priced from $177,500
BMW Australia is getting ready to welcome the very exciting, and first ever, M3 Touring early next year, and has today confirmed some initial details including the starting price. The M3 Touring will be offered in high-spec Competition form only, featuring an M xDrive switchable rear-/all-wheel drive system and the […]
2022 Genesis G80 Electrified review – Australian launch
Genesis has been quick to jump straight into the large luxury fully electric sedan space with the G80 Electrified, especially as it only recently launched the regular G80 in its latest shape. The new variant competes against the likes of the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, all […]
2022 Porsche Taycan GTS review (video)
Allow us to introduce you to the 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS. This sits smack-bang in the middle of the range. And in our opinion, it’s the one to go for. Porsche currently offers five main variants of the Taycan in Australia, including the tempting rear-wheel drive entry model which offers […]
2023 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance revealed: 500kW, AWD, 0-100 in 3.4
It’s one of the most hotly-anticipated debuts of the last few years. The all-new 2023 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance. And here it is. Firstly, the engine. As we already know the famed 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 has been dropped in favour of a brand new four-cylinder hybrid setup. It […]