Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed some initial details about the new, 2019 A-Class before it lands here in August. It will come in as one of the most advanced hatchbacks in the class. From launch Mercedes will be offering the A 200. It’s powered by a new engine, codenamed M282, with […]
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.
Maserati Levante GTS revealed, part of MY2019 update
Maserati has just unveiled the new Levante GTS SUV at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. It comes in as the most powerful variant the Italian company has devised, aside from the exclusive Trofeo edition. Under the bonnet is a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 that kicks out an […]
2018 McLaren 570GT review (video)
Supercars and practicality don’t often come hand-in-hand. However, the McLaren 570GT is designed to be as everyday-friendly as a supercar can be. It’s still a mid-engined, supersonic machine underneath, but it has a spot you can put your shopping. The 570GT sits in the entry level ‘Sports Series’ section of […]
MINI Countryman S E ALL4 plug-in hybrid on sale in Australia Q2, 2019
The plug-in hybrid MINI Countryman S E ALL4 has been confirmed for the Australian market, scheduled to arrive during the second quarter of next year. It will come in as the first hybrid MINI for the local market. Power comes in the form of a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine […]
New Singer Porsche 911 DLS revealed, uses Williams tech
Renowned Porsche 911 builder Singer Design has teamed up with Williams Advanced Engineering to create one the most awesome restomods we’ve ever seen. Welcome to the Singer Porsche 911 DLS (dynamic lightweight study). The project made at its debut at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed, currently underway, and it’s […]
McLaren 600LT debuts at Goodwood Festival (video)
McLaren has used the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed to debut the 600LT track-ready supercar, giving spectators their first chance to see the beast sprinting up the hill climb via some smokey donuts. McLaren is calling it the quickest, most powerful and track-focused Sports Series model it has ever made. […]
A90 Toyota Supra makes driving debut at Goodwood (video)
The new A90 Toyota Supra has made its dynamic debut at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. Unfortunately, it’s still in prototype form and features a coloured body wrap to disguise its design. Footage comes straight from the Goodwood YouTube channel, giving us the first taste of […]
BMW M Performance Parts Concept goes nuts with carbon
BMW has revealed a hardcore concept based on the M2, called the BMW M Performance Parts Concept. It showcases the full potential of the M Performance division and previews some accessories that will soon be available on the market. For the exterior, the body receives various carbon fibre parts. The […]