Welcome to the MINI Cooper SE. Otherwise known as the first fully electric series production model from the iconic British, BMW-owned small car brand. The MINI Cooper SE is not only the first electric MINI, it’s also being pitched as the first small car for the premium segment to run […]
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.
2019 Audi A6 now on sale in Australia
Executive sedan buyers will be interested to hear the all-new 2019 Audi A6 will finally hit Australian showrooms next month. It promises a perfect balance of sporty presence, refinement, and innovation, according to Audi. It was originally unveiled way back in February last year. But since then the last new […]
Hyundai previews “all-new model” for Europe
Hyundai is aiming to “go big” with an all-new model for Europe, releasing this teaser image ahead of its public unveiling at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Not much is confirmed at this stage. Hyundai simply says that the new model will come with class-leading levels of safety […]
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 now on sale in Australia
Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced local specs and prices for the 2020 CLA 200, which will be joined by the CLA 250 and AMG CLA 45 S later down the track. The new CLA was first unveiled at the CES event earlier this year. It’s based on the newer MFA2 platform […]
Aston Martin DBX takes on Goodwood, V8 confirmed (video)
The Aston Martin DBX SUV has made its dynamic debut at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Well, not really, but in prototype form at least. And it gives us a chance to have a listen to its engine for the first time. As you can hear, the DBX will […]
2019 Toyota HiAce review – V6 & Diesel (video)
It’s the first all-new Toyota HiAce in 15 years, but has it been worth the wait? On paper it certainly seems like it has been worth it as Toyota has thrown everything at this new model, including more power from the engines, vastly improved the safety, and pulled the interior […]
Next-gen Jaguar XJ will feature fully electric powertrain
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed the next-gen Jaguar XJ will feature a fully electric powertrain. It will be just one of many electric and electrified options from the company at it aims to offer an electrified option for all of its models from 2020. The next-gen Jaguar XJ will be […]
2020 Hyundai Tucson range now on sale in Australia
Hyundai Australia is updating its best-selling SUV with the introduction of the 2020 Hyundai Tucson. Enhanced safety and a new entry Active variant headline the update. The 2020 Tucson now opens with the Active variant, replacing the previous Tucson Go. It comes impressively equipped with safety tech, with forward collision […]