Hyundai looks set to completely change the game in both the SUV and electric vehicle market, with this, the new Hyundai Kona Electric. In a nutshell, it’s a purely electric version of the otherwise practical, stylish, popular, and good value Kona. We were invited along to the official Australian media […]
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 2 Series Gran Coupe confirmed, gets UKL2 FWD platform
BMW is getting ready to unveil its first-ever 2 Series Gran Coupe to the world, and has sent out this teaser image to stir some excitement. Set to follow in the footsteps of the 4 Series Gran Coupe and the 6 Series Gran Coupe, the 2 Series GC will showcase […]
2020 Land Rover Defender spotted, extreme winter testing (video)
Land Rover has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen 2020 Land Rover Defender, up in the freezing conditions in Sweden. Thanks to the spy video, we get a good look at the boxy shape. The Defender has always been renowned for its sheer ruggedness, and its […]
Kia Ceed crossover sketch previews striking new SUV
Kia has sent out a teaser image of its first-ever Ceed crossover, previewing a new model for the small SUV market segment. The company says designers have been given freedom to explore new body styles for the latest Ceed, and this crossover stands out above the rest, the company says. […]
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe revealed, gets EQ Boost technology
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has come in for a mild facelift, bringing in minor design revisions, more advanced technology, and some updated powertrains. Perhaps the biggest news from a technical perspective is the introduction of Mercedes’s latest ‘EQ Boost’ mild-hybrid technology, including a 48-volt electric system. The tech adds a […]
Mitsubishi Triton concept previewed, to inspire new rugged variant?
Mitsubishi is planning to unveil a “special show model” version of the new Triton next week at the Bangkok International Motor Show. A teaser has been released to create some excitement. Not much is confirmed with the teaser. However, if you look closely you can see some interesting details that […]
2019 Mazda CX-8 update now on sale in Australia
Mazda Australia is boosting the standard equipment list for the CX-8 7-seat SUV, following its initial launch in July last year. The boosted valued comes thanks to tech upgrades and more advanced driving systems. Two variants continue on sale in Australia, including the Sport and the top Asaki. Both now […]
2020 Jaguar F-PACE 300 Sport, Chequered Flag editions announced
Following in the footsteps of the Jaguar XE 300 Sport, the British marque has now announced the F-PACE 300 Sport and Chequered Flag special editions. These will arrive in Australia later this year. The F-PACE 300 Sport is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine that produces an impressive 221kW […]