Peugeot has announced a special edition version of its feisty 308 GTi, giving it an exclusive bodykit and increased value for money over the regular model. It’s called the Peugeot 308 GTi Sport, and it comes with a unique five-piece bodykit that includes a new front spoiler, side skirts, rear […]
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.
2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia now on sale in Australia from $60,990
The Alfa Romeo Giulia range has come in for a refresh for the MY2019 rollout, with a simplified lineup, more technology, and boosted value headlining the update. Giulia buyers are now presented with four main variant lines, spanning from the base Giulia, the Super, the Veloce, to the high-performance Quadrifoglio. […]
2020 Ford Focus ST revealed, most powerful version yet
Hot hatch fans will be happy to hear the 2020 Ford Focus ST will go on sale in Australia. Although it has just been revealed, local buyers will have to wait around 12 months before it arrives. It’s been quite some time in the making, this new Focus ST. But […]
2020 Toyota HiAce revealed, gets powerful V6 option
The all-new 2020 Toyota HiAce has been revealed, ahead of its Australian arrival scheduled for the middle of this year. The biggest news (for us performance fans) is the introduction of a powerful V6 petrol engine option. Yes, the 2020 Toyota HiAce will be available with a 3.5-litre petrol V6 […]
Ferrari V8 hybrid supercar to debut this year, prototype spotted (video)
Ferrari is preparing to unveil a new V8 hybrid supercar this year, a report has revealed, and it looks like prototype testing might be well underway judging by recent spy videos. The news stems from an Automotive News report. It says Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri confirmed a new hybrid model […]
2019 Maserati range announced for Australia, price cuts up to $46,000
Some big price cuts have been applied to the Maserati range as we dive into 2019, following a 13.2 per cent decline in Maserati sales in Australia during 2018. Some variants have been cut completely while some receive huge price cuts. Premium vehicle sales took a hit during 2018 in […]
Bentley Bentayga Speed revealed, world’s fastest SUV
Bentley has revealed what it claims to be the fastest production SUV in the world, with the introduction of the Bentley Bentayga Speed. We might as well talk about the speed first, or potential speed the big beast can achieve. Using a 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine that’s tuned to produce […]
Lamborghini Huracan EVO makes Australian debut in Sydney
The spectacular new Lamborghini Huracan EVO made its Australian debut today, at the recently revamped and expanded Sydney showroom. This is, as the name suggests, an evolution of Lamborghini V10 supercar. Lamborghini has released a number of different versions of the Huracan since it was originally launched in 2014. And […]