Look at this. Hideous or hunky? Well, regardless of what you might think, the new RAV4 is a force to be reckoned with. The packaging, driving dynamics, and value for money presented here should scare the living daylights out of the competition. So let’s take a close look and maybe […]
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.
Audi A1 Citycarver unveiled as new urban small SUV
Audi has revealed yet another product for the small SUV market, called the A1 Citycarver. It slots under the Q3 and Q2 to become the brand’s smallest crossover model. The new model is designed for the European market only at this stage, based heavily on the latest A1 hatchback. However, […]
Top 10 best-selling SUVs in Australia during first half of 2019
It’s been a quick year, as ever, but now we can start to put together what vehicles are the most popular for 2019 thanks to the June VFACTS report. While sales for the industry are down an alarming 8.4 per cent compared with the first-half of 2018 (year-to-date), it’s the […]
Pagani Huayra BC Roadster previewed as new hardcore drop-top
Pagani is planning to unveil a new Huayra BC Roadster in the very near future, handing out this teaser image a few days ago to build anticipation. The Italian carmaker used Facebook to send out a message regarding the new model, and accompanying the message is a photo showing a […]
2021 Hyundai Tucson spied; new 2.5 turbo & 2.0 GDi HEV hybrid likely
The next-generation 2021 Hyundai Tucson has been spotted out and about testing on public roads in South Korea, with images hinting at its all-new exterior design. This is going to be a very big deal for Hyundai, as the Tucson is one of the company’s most popular models. It also […]
Tesla Model 3 Long Range variant announced for Australia
Tesla has expanded its Model 3 lineup in Australia, with the introduction of the Long Range dual motor variant. The US carmaker is also bringing in a new premium option for the interior of the electric mid-sizer. According to the local website, buyers can select between three main model levels. […]
Akrapovic develops exhaust for Toyota GR Supra (video)
Renowned aftermarket exhaust specialist Akrapovic has come up with a complete system for the new Toyota GR Supra. The Slovenian company has even put together a neat video to demonstrate what the upgrade sounds like. Yes, we’re sure this is just the tip of the iceberg for the new GR […]
Updated Toyota HiLux passes tougher 5-star ANCAP safety
Toyota made some updates for the 2019 HiLux range which included the introduction of a string of safety technologies. As such, Toyota Australia was eager to find out how the update shaped up in ANCAP latest marking criteria. The 2019 HiLux comes with autonomous emergency braking, along with pedestrian and […]