Get excited, the 2022 Subaru WRX is almost here. Fans in Australia are now able to pre-order the all-new model in both sedan and Sportswagon body style ahead of its official launch next month. As previously revealed, the 2022 WRX is the fifth-generation model underpinned by the Subaru Global Platform. […]
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.
Video: 2022 Subaru BRZ – Detailed review (POV)
It’s become a sports car icon, gathering a massive following the world over. And now the second generation has arrived. The 2022 Subaru BRZ. Is it better than the original? Well, it’s got a new 2.4-litre flat-four engine, up from 2.0L. This means not only more power but more torque. […]
2023 Mercedes-AMG SL 43 debuts with F1-style ‘electric exhaust gas’ turbo
Following the initial debut of the all-new Mercedes-AMG SL in 55 and 63 V8 form, the German company has now unveiled a turbo four-cylinder entry model called the SL 43. As previously confirmed the new SL is an AMG-only product this time around. There is no more conventional luxury model, […]
Lexus RZ 450e previewed as first dedicated EV, debuts April 20
Lexus has sent out a teaser of its all-new fully electric model, called the RZ 450e, giving us a glimpse of the front end and the interior ahead of its debut later this month. The new model will wear the badge RZ 450e, as per a trademark finding about a […]
Australian vehicle sales for March 2022 (VFACTS)
It’s been an interesting month of new vehicle sales, with March VFACTS vehicle registration figures, just in, showing a big bounce in figures compared with February. We also welcome Tesla stats for the first time. According to VFACTS figures, which count new vehicle registrations (not technically sales but close enough), […]
2022 Lexus UX 300e Sports Luxury review (video)
It seems like the auto market has exploded with electric vehicles just in the last six months or so, particularly in the small-to-medium crossover market. Lexus is part of that big bang too, launching its new UX 300e. It is the company’s first fully electric vehicle. You are spoiled for […]
2023 Alpina B4 Gran Coupe debuts, on sale in Australia
Interested in the latest BMW M3 but prefer the 4 Series Gran Coupe shape? Alpina has a solution for you, this week unveiling its new B4 Gran Coupe. As you may know, Alpina is a tuning house but also a manufacturer of BMW-based vehicles. In fact, BMW recently set out […]
All-new Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch revealed, confirmed for Australia
This is it. The all-new Toyota GR Corolla. We’ve all been waiting for Toyota to offer a hot hatch version of its most famous model, and now it has finally debuted and it will be offered in Australia. Building on from the GR Yaris, the new GR Corolla showcases an […]