We know the new BMW M5 (F90) can lap the Nurburgring in 7:38, but what sort of lap time can the more powerful and more hardcore M5 Competition version do? Sport Auto has just provided the answer. In one of its renowned ‘Supertests’ the German publication has sent an example […]
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.
Alpine A110S revealed; more power, tighter suspension
It’s already a superb sports car, but Alpine has managed to make it even better. Introducing the Alpine A110S. It’s a more powerful version of the revived icon, with tweaked styling, handling, and features. Firstly, the power. Behind the cabin remains a 1.8-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder Renault engine. However, instead of […]
Honda e platform and powertrain details confirmed
Honda has announced some details of the platform and powertrain that underpins the new Honda e electric city car (you know, that cute little concept with rear-wheel drive). Reservations for the e have since opened in Europe, with a potential Australian arrival yet to be secured. The company confirms the […]
2020 Holden Colorado now on sale in Australia
Holden has introduced the MY2020 Holden Colorado range, with the rugged LSX variant now a permanent part of the lineup. The Z71 and LTZ also continue on. The MY2020 version brings in a lot of feature upgrades and enhancement pack options for customers. For example, there’s a new LTZ+ variant […]
2020 Suzuki Baleno Series 2 revealed, arrives in August
The new-look 2020 Suzuki Baleno Series 2 has been revealed, bringing in some light design changes, more standard kit for some, and new exterior colour options. Suzuki Australia confirms the new model will go on sale here later this year. The local lineup with span from the GL manual, GL […]
2019 Alpine A110 Premiere review (video)
Every now and then a carmaker will introduce a properly special car. A car that will undoubtedly become a future classic. In terms of modern stuff, we’re talking about cars like the Jaguar F-Type, the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ, and even the Alfa Romeo Giulia QV. The new Alpine A110 has […]
Lexus LC convertible to debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed – report
Lexus will reportedly unveil the production version of the Lexus LC convertible concept at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, running from July 4-7. It’ll be the first Lexus convertible since the old IS 250C. Earlier this year a Lexus representative said there is something big coming to the LC […]
First Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition arrives in Australia
Just 3000 of these are being made for global markets, and just 30 are heading to Australia. The first of such an exclusive collection has just arrived on local soil. The Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition was unveiled earlier this year. It’s designed to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of […]