Mitsubishi has confirmed it is planning to unveil an all-new plug-in hybrid electric SUV concept at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show next month, releasing this teaser image to build anticipation. The company says the concept will “embody the values” of its brand message, ‘Drive your Ambition’. It will also showcase […]
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.
Toyota Granvia on sale in Australia from October 14
The all-new Tarago-replacing Toyota Granvia is just about to arrive in Australia, where it will be available in two trim levels with either six or eight seats inside. As revealed earlier this year, the Granvia comes in to replace the Tarago as Toyota’s new people-mover. It’s being presented in Granvia […]
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit announced for Australia
Jeep Australia is announcing the Grand Cherokee Summit for the local lineup, following the introduction of the Upland edition last week. The Summit is being described as the most luxurious Grand Cherokee ever. The new model is based on the Overland variant only it is packed with even more creature […]
Hyundai ute could adopt 3.3 twin-turbo V6, Ranger Raptor rival?
It’s no secret Hyundai is strongly considering the introduction of an all-new ute, which is expected to arrive in Australia within the next two years. But what we’ve heard is the local arm wants decent grunt from the company’s first-ever pickup. The ute project is still very much in its […]
Tesla Model S timed at Nurburgring in 7:23, record pending (video)
zRemember the Tesla Model S spotted at the Nurburgring last week? It seems a specially-prepared version may have just set a lap record around the circuit for a four-door electric vehicle. In this latest spy video by autoevolution, we get to see two prototypes at the ‘Ring. They aren’t your […]
Novitec announces potent Lamborghini Urus upgrades
Not happy with the pissant 478kW power output of your Lamborghini Urus? Renowned Euro tuner Novitec has just announced some upgrade packages that might be of interest to you. The Lamborghini Urus is currently one of the most powerful combustion-engined SUVs on the new car market. Its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 […]
Build your very own Lego Suzuki Jimny! (video)
If you’re a fan of the new Suzuki Jimny (and you should be) then you’ll probably love this. An avid Lego builder and obviously Jimny fan has created a blocktastic little 1:10 scale version using Lego Technic pieces. The Lego Suzuki Jimny uses a BuWizz brick electric system with 2L […]
Ramsmobile RM-X2 revealed; 1000hp ‘SUV hypercar’
Looking to buy the hypercar of SUVs? No, we didn’t think so. But that hasn’t stopped a company from creating such a product. Welcome to the Ramsmobile RM-X2. The RM-X2 is being described by the company as being a multipurpose hypercar. It’s being pitched in two forms; the X2A and […]