Citroen’s premium brand has launched a new hybrid SUV called the DS 7 Crossover E-Tense 4×4. It’s pitched as a premium SUV, based on the DS 7, that offers fully electric driving capability. It’s all in the name, E-Tense. This refers to the hybrid powertrain, consisting of a 1.6-litre PureTech […]
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 Volvo V60 Cross Country revealed
Sure to fulfil the increasing demand of SUVs and crossovers, this is the 2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country. It’s back. And this one is all new but it still carries the company’s long-held tradition of blending go-anywhere practicality with refined Swedish luxury. The new V60 Cross Country is based on […]
Jaguar XE 300 Sport sets record at abandoned Circuit de Charade (video)
Jaguar is busy at work setting lap records around the world with the new I-PACE and the XE SV Project 8. But it seems even the regular models are being included in the action. Using an MY2019 Jaguar XE 300 Sport, race driver Vincent Radermecker lapped the long-forgotten Circuit de […]
Maserati Ghibli Ribelle edition announced, adds sinister style
Looking to buy the ultimate sinister sedan? Maserati has just revealed the new Ghibli Ribelle edition which could be right up your alley. The Maserati Ghibli Ribelle is designed for customers looking for something that offers an exclusive exterior design paired with an elegant interior. From the outside, it certainly […]
Toyota GT86 Gazoo Racing version coming, more horsepower? (video)
Toyota is about to launch a sportier Gazoo Racing version of the 86, or GT86 as it’s known overseas. A teaser video has been posted up on social media by Toyota Spain to build some excitement, and to give us a sneak peek of the car. Gazoo Racing is Toyota’s […]
170kW Mazda CX-5 2.5 turbo petrol on the cards for Australia
It looks like a Mazda CX-5 2.5 turbo-petrol could be on the horizon for Australia, following emissions classification documents by the California Air Research Board found earlier this year. Documents were found detailing the emissions features and classification of a CX-5 featuring a 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. These documents pretty much […]
Audi plans 12 electric cars by 2025, e-tron GT concept coming soon
Audi is planning to launch 12 new fully electric vehicles by 2025, following the launch of the all-new Audi e-tron SUV which was unveiled earlier this month. In a recent statement, Audi said it is hoping that around one third of its sales will be made up of electrified models […]
2019 Volvo V60 R-Design pack revealed, adds cool sporty character
Volvo has revealed a very stylish and racy R-Design package for its new V60 wagon in Europe. It gives the already suave cargo-carrier a sleeker character and performance undertone. The 2019 Volvo V60 was revealed in February this year, underpinned by Volvo’s latest Scalable Platform Architecture (SPA), which is shared […]