Sports car fans will be excited to hear there’s a new MY2020 Ford Mustang GT just around the corner for Australia. And mouths will be watering even more heavily thanks to the announcement of a Black Shadow Pack. The MY2020 is only a mild update and carries over the features […]
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.
2020 Mazda2 revealed for Japan
An update for the Mazda2 has been revealed for the Japanese Domestic Market, with an Australian adaptation expected to follow in the next 12 months. It used to be called the Mazda Demio in Japan but for the update it switches to the Mazda2 badge, like in Australia. For the […]
2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 update revealed
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a mild update for the introduction of the 2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43. It brings in more power for the engine, revised styling, and update tech inside. The GLC 43 is the sub-performance variant of the mid-size SUV, taking on the likes of the BMW X3 M40i and […]
2020 Opel Insignia facelift spied, new Holden Commodore? (video)
A prototype version of what could end up being the 2020 Holden Commodore has been spotted testing on the Nurburgring, in the form of the 2020 Opel Insignia facelift. Opel and Vauxhall look set to introduce a facelift for the Insignia in Europe, potentially later this year. The prototype appears […]
Mercedes-Benz X-Class to be dropped – report
Mercedes-Benz will soon drop the X-Class from its product lineup as parent company Daimler hunts for profit, a report has revealed. Since its debut in 2017 the X-Class hasn’t really captured the market, and sales numbers aren’t looking good. According to a recent Automotive News Europe report, sources at the […]
2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Shoot Brake revealed
Following the reveal of the new Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 Shooting Brake performance wagon, the German company has now unveiled the 2020 CLA 45 AMG top-shelf version. It features the potent new turbo engine that debuted in the A 45 recently. In other words, this new model is the most powerful […]
2020 Mitsubishi Pajero announced for Australia
Yes, we assumed it was discontinued as well. But it looks like it’s back for another year. Introducing the 2020 Mitsubishi Pajero. The lineup has been streamlined to just two variants for MY2020, with the GLX and GLS. Both continue on with the same chassis and powertrain, but safety and […]
Lotus Evija revealed; world’s most powerful production car
Introducing the all-new Lotus Evija. It’s the world’s first fully electric British hypercar, promising some extremely impressive numbers. It’s also very exclusive, with production limited to just 130 units. Firstly, let’s start with the power source. There’s a 70kWh battery pack which is mid-mounted in the car, with a motor […]