Hyundai has confirmed it is planning an all-new SUV called the Venue. It’ll come in as the new entry level SUV underneath the Kona. The Hyundai Venue is named as a reference to ‘the place to be’, and being en route to a destination, wherever that may be. It’s also […]
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.
Mercedes-AMG A 35 sedan revealed
A new sporty four-door sedan has hit the scene, called the Mercedes-AMG A 35 Saloon. It’s the booted brother of the A 35 hatch that was revealed late last year. Power comes from the same 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine as the hatch, producing 225kW and 400Nm. This is sent through […]
2020 Hyundai Sonata debuts G1.6, G2.5 Smartstream engines
Hyundai has revealed more details about the 2020 Hyundai Sonata ahead of its Australian arrival in the second half of this year. The new model showcases a number of fresh technologies for the nameplate, as well as some new engine options. First unveiled earlier this month, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata […]
2020 BMW 1 Series details revealed, M135i xDrive confirmed
BMW is busy working on the next-gen, 2020 BMW 1 Series, and has released some initial details and prototype images to stir some excitement. It will switch from the existing rear-wheel drive layout to a new front- and all-wheel drive configuration. The new model is still undergoing extensive prototype testing. […]
Jaguar J-PACE to debut new MLA platform, electric rear axle – report
Some more news of the so-called Jaguar J-PACE is circulating, with the latest reports saying it will debut an all-new platform that supports a electrified powertrain options. According to a recent Autocar report in the UK, the Jaguar J-PACE will be built on an all-new platform known as the MLA. […]
Full-size Lego McLaren Senna created, weighs more than real car
Looking for the ultimate birthday gift to excite someone’s inner-child? Here’s some inspiration. McLaren and Lego have teamed up to create the mother of all toys; a full-size, 1:1 scale model of the McLaren Senna, made with almost half a million Lego bricks. The project was put together in secret, […]
2019 Hyundai iLoad review (video)
Yes, we know. It’s not exactly a ‘PerformanceDrive’ style of vehicle. But some of you may use a van for work, so we’d thought we test out the latest 2019 Hyundai iLoad for you to see how it goes. The iLoad was the second-best-selling van in the class during 2018, […]
Mitsubishi Triton Absolute concept debuts, could preview new variant
You might remember the teaser from last week showing a preview of what looked to be a hardcore version of the latest Mitsubishi Triton. Well, here it is. It’s called the Triton Absolute concept. It is making its debut at the 40th Bangkok International Motor Show, potentially previewing a hardcore variant […]