Following in the footsteps of other Porsche models, the German marque has now unveiled the new, 2019 Porsche Panamera GTS variant. And for the first time, it’s being offered in Sport Turismo wagon form. The new Panamera GTS is positioned in between the Panamera S and the top Panamera Turbo. […]
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.
Fiat 500 Collezione Spring Edition announced for Australia
A new special edition Fiat 500 is being launched in Australia, called the 500 Collezione Spring Edition. It, as you might have expected, celebrates the arrival of the spring season. The special edition is being launched in hatch and cabriolet form, and with auto and manual in the hatch. All […]
Skoda Kodiaq GT coupe SUV previewed, for China only
Some design sketches of the upcoming Skoda Kodiaq GT have been handed out in preparation for its debut later this year. The new model will be sold in China only. The Kodiaq GT takes on the four-door coupe SUV design theme, bringing a swooping roofline to the otherwise large wagon-like […]
2019 Mitsubishi Triton debut confirmed for November 9
It’s been confirmed, the next-gen, 2019 Mitsubishi Triton (also called L200 overseas) will be unveiled on November 9. A teaser has been sent out to build anticipation. The Triton celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and the new model will swing the nameplate into its sixth generation. For the new […]
2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 3.0t review (video)
Mid-size premium sedans can get very expensive, especially the flagship models. Infiniti Australia recently slashed $5000 from its contender, the Infiniti Q50 Red Sport. So now it is, potentially, one of the best bargains of the year. Yes, okay, prices do start at $74,900. This isn’t exactly cheap. However, if […]
New Ford GT could catch fire, recall issued
Ford is recalling its latest Ford GT supercar due to a potential fire risk. At least one has already spontaneously combusted, causing an investigation. In a recent statement, Ford USA said it is recalling approximately 200 of its new Ford GT supercars, built between December 20, 2016, and July 31, […]
Hyundai Kona Electric gets EPA rating of 1.96L/100km
Hyundai’s first-ever electric SUV, the Kona Electric, has launched in the USA and has been given some official EPA economy and range ratings. The Hyundai Kona Electric is powered by a 150kW permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor, receiving voltage from a 64kWh lithium-ion battery. It’s a front-wheel drive system that produces […]
BMW X7 teaser confirms imposing front end design
BMW has sent out its first proper teaser image of the upcoming BMW X7 grand-size SUV. Up until this point the company has only released images showing pre-production prototypes. BMW has used Facebook to preview the new model ahead of its reveal a bit later this month. The poorly-lit image […]