After long suspicion BMW has now confirmed there is an X3 M40d performance diesel variant joining the medium-size premium SUV range. The company announced the model overnight with a string of other model updates for the European summer. As suspected, the X3 M40d will join the M40i petrol model. These […]
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 Ford Mustang GT500 preview reveals muscular body
The much-anticipated arrival of the 2019 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 is getting near, as the company releases the most revealing teaser yet. It clearly shows the body from a top view. Starting with the most obvious elements confirmed in the photo, the new GT500 will come with a unique bonnet […]
McLaren production hits 15,000 milestone, sales on the rise
Since commencing production in 2011, McLaren Automotive (the team that do road cars), has produced its 15,000th vehicle. Given it surpassed 10,000 just 18 months ago, the rate of growth is very clear. McLaren produces vehicles at its Production Centre in Woking, Surrey, UK. The centre has been producing McLaren […]
2018 Mazda CX-5 diesel review – Touring & GT (video)
Australians can’t get enough of the Mazda CX-5. It’s been the best-selling SUV for five years straight. And now some refinements have been administered to make sure it remains the top pick. Do the updates make a difference to its overall attraction? Let’s have a look. One of the most […]
2018 Abarth 595 announced, gets Apple CayPlay / Android Auto
The updated 2018 Abarth 595, based on the Series 4, has landed in Australia. It brings in increased in-car technology and a larger touch-screen, boosting overall value. Passengers will happy to hear the new range comes with a 7.0-inch touch-screen media interior packed with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. This […]
Mil-Spec Automotive reinvents the Hummer H1, fits 500hp Duramax
Looking to buy a new off-road beast and need something that will get you through anything? A Hummer H1 is usually a good place to start, but here’s a better version prepared by Mil-Spec Automotive. Taking the H1, which was originally designed for military use, MSA gives the body an […]
Citroen C4 Cactus One-Tone Black edition on sale in Australia
The cool little Citroen C4 Cactus is jumping on board the ‘black edition’ fashion train, with the launch of the One-Tone Black. It adds extra features and luxuries, with boosted overall value. Adopting the otherwise optional One-Tone exterior theme, the Black edition uses black Airbump plastics on the sides with […]
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti flagship variant announced for Australia
An new addition to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio range has been announced for the Australian market. The Stelvio Ti joins the lineup as the new flagship, aside from the hypo QV performance version. Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine that produces 206kW and 400Nm. This is sent through […]