This is it. Following yesterday’s leak, the all-new, G05 2019 BMW X5 has been officially revealed. It switches to the company’s latest CLAR platform, helping to increase cabin space and dimensions, with optimised weight and driving dynamics. The new model rides on a wheelbase that’s 42mm longer than the outgoing […]
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 Peugeot 508 SW wagon revealed
Following the reveal of the all-new Peugeot 508 sedan, the French marque has now taken the wraps off the new SW wagon variant with a similar design theme. The new model will make its public debut at the Paris motor show in September. But until then, the full design and […]
2018 Ford Mustang receives 3-star ANCAP safety rating
In the latest round of ANCAP crash testing analysis, the 2018 Ford Mustang, which hits the Aussie market very soon, has been upgraded from its previous two-star safety rating to a three-star rating. It is an improvement but still well short of the industry standards. Helping the muscle car jump […]
Alpine A110 arrives in Australia Q4, prices and specs confirmed
Sportscar fans will be excited to hear the new Alpine A110 will arrive in Australia later this year, with local prices and specs confirmed in the lead up to its arrival. As an arm of Renault, Alpine Australia is planning to launch three main variants of the A110 Down Under, […]
Audi Q8 officially revealed, debuts with mild hybrid 3.0 TDI
After a lengthy teaser campaign Audi has finally unveiled the all-new Audi Q8 luxury SUV. It shows off perhaps one of the most distinct designs in the company’s current showroom. Based on the VW Group MLB Evo platform, the new model measures in at 4986mm long, 1995mm wide, and 1705mm […]
2019 BMW X5 leaks online, shows fresh new look
Images purported to be of the next-gen 2019 BMW X5 have surfaced online, potentially giving us an early look at the new model before its arrival later this year. Some images, which appear to be official press images, were recently posted up onto a Facebook page giving us a good […]
Video: 2018 Shelby Super Snake shows off its 800hp grunt
Shelby American has released an energetic promo video for the 2018 Shelby Super Snake, showing off its monster 597kW V8 that’s nestled under the bonnet. Yes, that’s right. 800hp. This comes thanks to a heavily enhanced 5.0-litre supercharged V8, which can propel the Mustang from 0-60mph in just 3.5 seconds. […]
2019 Hyundai Tucson revealed with new 48V mild hybrid diesel
Hyundai has unveiled the facelifted, 2019 Hyundai Tucson overseas, presenting a freshened up design while introducing the company’s first diesel mild hybrid powertrain. The 2019 Hyundai Tucson comes in for a styling refresh, with a tightened up front end featuring a new-look grille that extends lower down with pinched edges, […]