Nissan Australia has added a new flagship model to the 2018 QASHQAI range, introducing the QASHQAI Ti. It joins other flagship models in Nissan’s showroom that use the Ti badge. The Ti sits above and replaces the N-TEC variant, and above the entry ST and ST-L models. Nissan says the […]
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.
Mazda CX-5 getting 2.5 turbo, emissions document confirms
It seems Mazda is about to introduce its new 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine for the CX-5 mid-size SUV. Well, if a California Air Resources Board document is anything to go by. The document shows testing of 2019 model CX-9 and CX-5 specs, with the codes pointing to a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol […]
2018 Holden Commodore VXR vs Kia Stinger 330Si: Sports sedan comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT The affordable large sports sedan market has changed dramatically. For starters, you can forget Australian made. And, technically, most sedans aren’t even sedans these days; in the case of these two, both feature a sporty liftback-style tailgate and four-door coupe roofline. However, if you do want […]
Porsche buys 10% stake in Rimac, forges “development partnership”
It’s a match made in heaven. Porsche has decided to team up with Croatian electric vehicle specialist, Rimac, acquiring a minority stake of 10 per cent. Rimac, makers of the mental Rimac One and C_Two (pictured above), the latter of which features a quad-motor electric powertrain that produces a whooping […]
2019 Volvo S60 revealed, topped by T8 Polestar Engineered
Volvo Cars has unveiled the all-new 2019 Volvo S60 overnight, revealing its fresh new look and confirming a range of petrol engine options and advanced safety features. The new S60 builds on the from the new V60 wagon, revealed earlier this year. You’ll spot the latest design philosophy that has […]
2019 Kia Optima on sale in Australia, prices reduced
Following the overseas reveal of the 2019 Kia Optima, Kia Australia has now introduced the facelift with some local changes, giving it “renewed relevance”. The sedan market is one of the fastest-declining segments in Australia. In the ‘medium below $60k’ class, where the Optima competes with the likes of the […]
Bentley hunting production SUV record at Pikes Peak with Bentayga W12
Bentley, of all carmakers, is planning to attack the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event this year, as previously announced. And now it’s ready to roar. What car will it use? The mighty Bentayga super-luxury SUV of course. While not really known for its high-speed, hill-climbing agility, the Bentayga is […]
2018 Lexus RX 350L Sports Luxury review (video)
Lexus is finally competing in the demanding 7-seat crossover market segment, thanks to the introduction of the RX L. This is not just a regular RX with two additional seats shoved in the back. It’s more than that. The RX L was launched in Australia in February, offering customers either […]