If James Bond ever needed a family car, this’d be it. The new Aston Martin DBX. This is the fourth model among the new wave of super-SUVs to arrive, following the Bentley Bentayga, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and Lamborghini Urus. It’s also, rather obviously, the first SUV Aston Martin has ever made. […]
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.
Next-gen 2023 Lexus RX large SUV previewed, 2.4 turbo and PHEV expected
Lexus is getting ready to unveil its next-generation, 2023 RX large SUV to the world on June 1 (May 31 overseas), and to build the anticipation the company has sent out an official teaser image. The current, fourth-generation RX has been around now since 2015. Which means it is seven […]
All-new Mercedes-Benz GLC ‘X254’ previewed, June 1 debut confirmed
Mercedes-Benz is getting ready to unveil its next-generation GLC mid-size SUV, codenamed X254, in June and has sent out a preview to get the exciting building. The new model is set to be underpinned by the company’s MRA II platform, which is essentially an evolution of the current layout. With […]
Polestar 2 now available with 50kW power boost upgrade in Australia
The downloadable power upgrade for the Polestar 2 that was announced last year overseas is now available in Australia. This is the first time the motorsport-born brand has introduced its tuning heritage to electric vehicles. Volvo fans might remember the Polestar tuning tweaks that were available on some previous Volvo […]
405kW BMW M4 CSL revealed, confirmed for Australia
Looking for a new track day weapon? Check this out. It’s the new BMW M4 CSL. Yep, the legendary badge is back, transforming the M4 into a lighter weight, more focused driver’s machine. So to kick things off, the engine has been enhanced. The ‘S58’ 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six receives more […]
2022 Lexus NX scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
The all-new Lexus NX has been awarded a full five-star ANCAP safety rating following local assessment of overseas-performed crash tests. Initial crash tests performed by the Euro NCAP division have shown results that are in line with our local ANCAP’s full satisfaction, with high scores handed out for child occupant […]
2022 Subaru WRX review – Australian launch (video)
Welcome to the all-new Subaru WRX. Yep, the rally icon is back. And it’s about time really considering the outgoing model was on the market for around eight years with no major update. The new model is the second-generation of the WRX series, since it departed from the Impreza family, […]
Subaru Outback 2.4 turbo ‘XT’ confirmed for Australia, arrives 2023
Subaru Australia is finally getting its hands on the 2.4-litre turbo petrol ‘FA24’ flat-four engine for the Outback. It will launch next year as the Outback XT. Yes, the XT badge is coming back. And we suspect it might return for the Forester as well, further down the track, perhaps […]