An all-new electric concept car from Lexus will debut at the Tokyo motor show later this month, and the company has just released a teaser to stir some excitement. In one of the world’s shortest press releases, Lexus says the concept will be a “BEV” (battery electric vehicle) that gives […]
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.
Volvo XC40 electric debuts new Android/Google infotainment system
Following the initial teaser and confirmation of the Volvo XC40 electric last week, the Swedish company has now released an image of the interior which showcases a brand new touch-screen media interface. Volvo is planning to launch an electric version of its XC40 later this year. It will come in […]
Hyundai NEXO rated highly in first crash test for hydrogen vehicle
Hyundai’s new NEXO electric SUV has been crash tested in the US by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and it has passed with flying colours. In fact, it was given a Top Safety Pick+ rating. What’s the big deal? Well, the NEXO features an advanced hydrogen fuel cell […]
2020 Nissan Navara N-TREK Warrior revealed, developed in Australia
Nissan Australia has developed an extra-rugged version of the Navara based on the N-TREK, called the N-TREK Warrior. It will go on sale in December this year as the new flagship model. Think of its like an answer to Ford’s Ranger Raptor and HSV’s Colorado-based SportsCat. The exterior and the […]
Supercharged Ford Mustang R-SPEC on sale in Australia
Muscle car fans in Australia will be excited to hear there’s a new special edition version of the Ford Mustang heading for local showrooms, featuring a supercharged V8. Introducing the Ford Mustang R-SPEC. Avid Ford fans will immediately recognise the R-SPEC name as it was last used on the late […]
Alfa Romeo Tonale potentially revealed in production form
images of the upcoming Alfa Romeo Tonale have surfaced online, following the unveiling of the concept earlier this year. It will come in as Alfa’s first small SUV, and only second SUV ever. It’s understood the images were taken at some kind of focus group in Italy recently, showing what […]
BMW M8 Gran Coupe revealed, Competition confirmed for Australia
BMW has unveiled the new M8 Gran Coupe and M8 Competition Gran Coupe, and BMW Australia has today confirmed it will be introducing the mega Competition version locally during the first half of 2020. Based on the M8 coupe, the Gran Coupe adopts the fashionable four-door coupe body style. In […]
Lamborghini 4-seat electric GT set for 2025, PPE-based – report
Lamborghini is looking at planning a fourth model line which could debut by around 2025. It will reportedly be a four-seat grand touring (GT) model, potentially taking inspiration from that stunning Estoque concept car from 2008 (pictured). Yep, a four-door sedan could be on the cards. At the moment the […]