Porsche Australia has just opened up the market reach for the Taycan fully electric sedan, with the launch of a new entry-level RWD variant for 2022. It is the most affordable version yet. If you didn’t already know, the Taycan is Porsche’s first future-generation vehicle. An electric vehicle, in other […]
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.
AddArmor creates armoured Aston Martin Vantage, withstands Magnum shots
Need an armoured vehicle but you’re tired of always having to resort to a sturdy big SUV or truck? How about an Aston Martin Vantage that’s blast- and bullet-proof? Armoured vehicle specialist in the USA, AddArmor, has come up with a package for the sexy sports car which adds various […]
Ford confirms F-150 will officially go on sale in Australia in RHD in 2023
Ford Australia has officially confirmed it will be introducing the hugely popular (in America) F-150 pickup truck as a proper showroom model in 2023. It will take on the likes of the RAM 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado in the full-size pickup truck/ute market segment. This will come as welcome news […]
Toyota GR Corolla debut confirmed for April 1, more previews released (video)
Some official teaser images and a video has been released on the highly-anticipated Toyota GR Corolla, which has just been confirmed to debut on April 1. Well, to be clear, Toyota and its Gazoo Racing department have not confirmed it will be a GR Corolla specifically. However, judging by earlier […]
2022 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo review – quick drive
In an automotive world that’s fast-becoming electrified, it is good to see driving enthusiasts are not being left in the dark. As the 2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo sets out to prove. It’s an SUV… kind of; a practical wagon, driver’s car, a forward-thinking eco-conscious electric vehicle, and high-performance sports […]
2024 BMW M5 spotted, sound confirms hybrid V8 powertrain (video)
The next-generation BMW M5 super sedan has been spotted in prototype form, with clear evidence proving it will indeed feature a new V8 hybrid powertrain as expected. The prototype was spotted around the Nurburgring in Germany by CarSpyMedia, wearing the typical camouflage and wrapping usually applied to prototypes. However, what […]
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV earns 5-star ANCAP safety rating
The incoming 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid) has just passed five-star ANCAP credentials following local tests, and that’s under the latest, most stringent 2022 standards. Mitsubishi Australia will launch the new PHEV model during the third quarter of this year. But the company has jumped in early to ensure […]
Toyota GR Corolla previewed (briefly) in GR 86 promo video
An official teaser of the highly-anticipated Toyota GR Corolla has surfaced online. Well, indirectly through some promotional footage of the new GR 86. Toyota has been very tight-lipped on the new hot hatch. In fact, it hasn’t really sent out any official details that the model even exists. It did […]