Bentley sales are up 3 per cent for the first half of 2022, with revenue up 29 per cent and operating profit up a whopping 124 per cent compared with the same six-month period last year. Despite difficult times the industry is facing this year, with supply chain issues stemming […]
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.
Next-gen Dodge Challenger & Charger to be fully electric in 2024, V8 dead
In a move that will probably leave muscle car fans weeping in sadness, it seems the next-generation Dodge Charger and Challenger will be fully electric vehicles. That means no more V8 for the popular brute machines. The news stems from a Motor1 which received official word via email from Dodge. The […]
2024 Ford Mustang ‘S650’ debuts in September, manual confirmed
Ford’s chief has confirmed the all-new, seventh-generation, S650 2024 Mustang will be unveiled in September at the Detroit auto show. The company’s boss describes it as a “stunning car”. Excited to confirm that we’ll unveil the all-new, seventh-generation @FordMustang September 14 at the Detroit Auto Show. It’s a stunning car […]
Toyota Australia pauses new orders of LandCruiser 70 Series
Toyota Australia has confirmed it is pausing new orders of its trusty 70 Series LandCruiser as the company deals with “supply and demand factors” that are causing lengthy wait times. The 70 Series is essentially a classic model that is lightly modernised but still sold as a brand new model. […]
Video: 2022 Subaru WRX – Detailed review (POV)
It’s been such an iconic model over the last few decades. And now, the all-new 2022 Subaru WRX promises to deliver a safer, more powerful, more dynamic, and better-equipped package than ever before. Before we deep-dive into the full written review, we’ve put together a detailed video for you, in […]
2022 Porsche Macan 2.0T review (video)
This is the most affordable Porsche you can buy. But does the entry Macan 2.0T still offer plenty of the brand’s alluring characteristics, such as exceptional build quality, a raw and engaging driving feel, and a clean and clutter-free design inside and out? For the 2022 model Porsche is offering […]
2023 BMW X1 on sale in Australia from $53,900, arrives Q4
The all-new third-generation 2023 BMW X1 will go on sale in Australia later this year, with prices and specifications announced this week including confirmation of the iX1 fully electric model. Just two variants of the new X1 will go on sale, including the sDrive18i and xDrive20i. Both variants come impressively […]
2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS ‘992’ debut confirmed for August 17
Porsche is gearing up to launch its mind-blowing new 911 GT3 RS in 992-generation form, with a debut confirmed for August 17. Judging by the press image Porsche sent out (above), the new model is essentially a racing car. It looks like one and will no doubt go like one. […]