As promised, the 2019 Audi Q3 small SUV has been revealed today. It rides on Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform, switching from the old PQ25, and boasts a range of fresh technologies to lift the overall appeal. Speaking about the new model, Audi said in a statement: “The new Audi Q3 […]
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 Range Rover now on sale in Australia, new SDV6 added
Following the introduction of the updated 2019 Range Rover Sport in Australia, Land Rover has just announced similar updates for the 2019 Range Rover big daddy models. New to the range is an SDV6 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel V6 engine option. It produces 202kW of power, up 12kW over the predecessor, and […]
2019 Toyota 86 announced in the US, TRD variant added
The popular Toyota 86 has come in for its model year 2019 update in the US, bringing a TRD special edition variant with it to spice up the range. Toyota is calling the 2019 Toyota 86 TRD the “ultimate performance” 86, and describes it as a “certified organic” equivalent of […]
BMW X4 M spotted in clear view, to feature M3 engine
An image of what appears to be the BMW X4 M has surfaced online, potentially confirming the upcoming existence of a proper performance X4 variant by BMW M division. Not to be confused with the M40d (pictured below) or M40i versions of the X3/X4, this vehicle clearly shows an ‘X4 […]
Porsche 911 GT2 RS sets pace at The Bend Motorsport Park (video)
A lap record around South Australia’s new racing circuit, The Bend Motorsport Park, has already been laid down by none other than the new Porsche 911 GT2 RS. The 911 GT2 RS has already proved its credibility by setting the lap record around the Nurburgring for a production car. Now, […]
2019 Toyota Corolla gets adaptive cruise control, AEB as standard
The all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla is approaching its Australian launch. And today, the local arm has confirmed some of the standard technology and safety that will be presented with the car. Australia’s favourite small car is about to undergo a major model update. The new model really is all new, […]
Nissan X-Trail N Sport, Pathfinder N-Sport, 370Z N-Sport announced
Nissan Australia has announced a range of N-Sport special editions, based on the 370Z, Pathfinder, and X-Trail. These provide added value for the respective models. They are being introduced following the popular demand of the similar special edition Navara from last year. All 500 sold out quickly. This time around, […]
2019 Audi Q3 preview, to switch to MQB platform (video)
Audi will unveil the next-gen 2019 Audi Q3 later this week. And to build anticipation the German company has just released a teaser video onto its YouTube channel. Not much is revealed in the preview, as you might have expected. But we do get a glimpse at a few of […]