While many carmakers have introduced or are planning to introduce electric models, Mazda is yet to step into the field. However, that will soon change. An all-new model featuring an electric powertrain is planned for next year. Mazda has confirmed it is working on an electric model and has begun […]
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.
Wiesmann ‘Project Gecko’ previewed, uses BMW V8TT
Bespoke sportscar fans will remember the Wiesmann name, especially those very familiar with the original Gran Turismo gaming series. Well, the German company has announced it is working on a new model known as Project Gecko. Like the original Wiesmann MF 30 and other previous models, Project Gecko continues its […]
Hyundai Palisade to go on sale in Australia in 2020
Hyundai Australia has all but confirmed it will expand its SUV lineup next year with the introduction of the 2020 Hyundai Palisade; an all-new, so-far-overseas-only three-row-seat large SUV. Speaking to PerformanceDrive at an Australian media event today, company executives said the Palisade is on the cards for a local launch […]
2019 Isuzu D-Max X-Runner review (video)
If you’re after a rugged and dependable work ute that can also take the family out for an adventurous weekend away, the 2019 Isuzu D-Max should be on your must-check shortlist. Here’s why. Before we get into it let’s get some of the fundamentals out of the way, such as […]
Lamborghini Urus spotted testing, ‘Performante’ variant? (video)
Lamborghini has been spotted testing a Urus around the Nurburgring in Germany, potentially laying down some benchmarking for a hotter Urus ‘Performante’ variant. A test vehicle was spotted at the notoriously punishing circuit during industry testing sessions, which suggests Lamborghini is there for an important reason. Speculations have been circulating […]
2020 MINI Clubman JCW confirmed for Australia, fastest ever
MINI Australia has confirmed it will soon launch its fastest model yet, with the introduction of the 2020 Clubman John Cooper Works (JCW) and 2020 Countryman JCW. As revealed in May, power comes from BMW’s latest 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine that we first saw with the X2 M35i and then […]
Citroen announces drive-away prices for C3, C3 Aircross
Looking to buy a funky small SUV? You might be interested to hear Citroen Australia has announced special drive-away pricing for its new C3 Aircross. It’s lower-to-the-ground brother, the C3, is also being offered at a drive-away price for a limited time. The 2019 Citroen C3 Aircross comes packed to […]
Video: James May, Richard Hammond debate Ferrari vs Opel Kadett
The Grand Tour’s James May and Richard Hammond have put together a humorous little promo video, with the help of F1 driver Sebastian Vettel. It’s obviously a Shell promotion, but for fans of The Grand Tour it’s a great chance to see the world’s most famous car journalists on the screen […]