Looking to buy a high performance medium-size premium SUV? BMW has just unveiled the all-new X3 M and X4 M. These aren’t halfway jobs by M Performance or M Sport. These are the real deal, from M division, sitting above the X3 M40i and X4 M40i. Firstly, the powertrain. BMW […]
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.
Genesis GV80 spotted, company’s first SUV (video)
Genesis has been spotted test driving a prototype version of its upcoming GV80 SUV. The mule was recently spotted undergoing extreme cold weather testing in Sweden. The prototype was spotted travelling around snow-covered streets near the industry testing area in Arjeplog. And although it is a heavily concealed test mule, […]
Toyota RAV4 ‘TRD Off Road’ variant revealed
Toyota has used the 2019 Chicago Auto Show in the US to unveil a rugged version of the new RAV4, called Toyota RAV4 TRD Off Road. This is the first time the RAV4 has been given the full TRD Off Road treatment, and it will go on sale in the […]
2020 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series to get 3.5 twin-turbo V6
Rumours are starting to spread about the all-new 300 Series Toyota LandCruiser, with word on the ‘net suggesting the new model will come with Lexus’s latest 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine. At the moment Toyota doesn’t use the twin-turbo V6 in any of its passenger vehicles. Not in Australia anyway. […]
2020 Subaru Outback could debut at New York show in April
Following last week’s debut of the 2020 Subaru Legacy/Liberty (below), curiosity has begun to twirl around the next-gen 2020 Subaru Outback. According to a report, the rugged wagon is set to debut later this year. A Subaru spokesperson is mentioned in a recent Car and Driver report in the US, confirming […]
Alpina XD3 & B5 Touring announced for Australia
Looking to buy a BMW but want something a little more exclusive? BMW’s tuning brand Alpina is getting ready to launch its two latest models, the Alpina XD3 based on the X3, and the B5 Touring based on the 5 Series wagon. Starting with the Alpina XD3. This comes with […]
ABT creates sleek upgrades for 2019 Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Renowned Audi tuner ABT has revealed its latest upgrade package for the 2019 Audi A6 Avant. Specifically, the 3.0 TDI variant. It’s being labelled as the Speed-Style. Before the new S6 performance variant comes along, expected to arrive very, very soon, ABT has created a tune which nicely tweaks the […]
2019 Mazda3 Skyactiv-X specifications confirmed (European)
Some initial specifications for Mazda’s new Skyactiv-X spark-controlled ignition engine to be offered in the 2019 Mazda3 have surfaced, giving us some idea of its performance. The specs were revealed on Mazda’s Slovakian website, following an original unveiling of the new model in November last year. According to a brochure […]