Mercedes-Benz is expanding the A-Class lineup in Australia, introducing the new sedan body style. It is being introduced in A 200 sedan form initially, with others including the A 180 sedan set to arrive soon. The A-Class sedan is part of a popular movement, particularly in China, whereby small cars […]
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.
BMW M5 Edition 35 Years announced, just 350 being made
Avid BMW M5 fans mights remember the M5 30 years edition. Well, it’s back… sort of. Welcome to the 2019 BMW M5 Edition 35 Years. It comes with a range of exclusive trimmings, helping to celebrate 35 years of the iconic performance sedan. Based on the new M5 Competition, the […]
2020 BMW 1 Series previewed, with new M135i xDrive
BMW is getting ready to unveil the all-new, 2020 BMW 1 Series, and has just released a handful of teasers to build anticipation. The new model will switch from a rear-wheel drive platform to a front-wheel drive layout. This is big news for the small car, and for premium small […]
2019 Ford Focus ST wagon revealed
Looking for a fast yet practical small car? Here it is. The all-new Ford Focus ST wagon. Yep, this isn’t the ST-Line. This is the full-cream, full-fat ST performance version. Ford has just unveiled the first images and preliminary details. That means power comes from a 2.3-litre turbo-petrol EcoBoost four-cylinder […]
McLaren GT revealed as new luxury-focused supercar
This is it. Following a number of teasers, McLaren has now unveiled the McLaren GT. As the name suggests, it enters the showroom as something of a grand tourer. But who are they fooling? This is a supercar at heart. It actually borrows its DNA from that elegant Speedtail hypercar, […]
HSV confirms Australian specs for Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Following the exciting confirmation that HSV is officially bringing the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to Australia, the local division has now confirmed the engine specifications. Yes, the Camaro ZL1 is already well-known in the US and has been out for a while. And we know it’s powered by a 6.2-litre supercharged […]
2020 Audi A4 revealed, S4 switches to TDI in Europe
Audi has revealed the 2020 Audi A4, introducing updates in technology, design trims, and bringing in mild hybrid powertrain options. The new S4 performance variant is also revealed and switches from a petrol engine to a TDI diesel in Europe. We’ll start with the 2020 S4, since it is the […]
2020 MINI JCW Clubman, Countryman revealed; most powerful ever
Arguably one of the pioneers of the hot hatch market, MINI has just revealed its most powerful models yet with the 2020 MINI John Cooper Works Clubman and Countryman. We’ll get straight to the point. Under the bonnet is BMW’s latest 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine that produces a whopping 225kW […]