Lamborghini has been spotted again testing the hardcore Aventador, known as the SuperVeloce Jota (or SVJ), out on the Nurburgring. In the latest test we get a good sample of the V12 screaming its lungs out. The Aventador SuperVeloce Jota – name not confirmed – is expected to come with […]
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.
2018 Toyota HiLux SR review
Toyota Australia announced a string of updates for the HiLux range last September, boosting value for money, while streamlining the lineup. There’s still a whopping 31 different variants on sale, in a multitude of body styles and trim levels, however, the V6 petrol has been dropped from the range due […]
Lexus RX ‘Crafted’ special edition announced for Australia
Lexus Australia is spicing up the RX range with the introduction of the RX Crafted edition. It’s available in all three powertrain options, adding special luxuries and bespoke highlights to the large premium SUV. Only available in five-seat form, the RX Crafted adds unique 20-inch alloy wheels, black highlights for […]
Aston Martin V12 Vantage V600 edition recreates an icon
The Aston Martin V12 Vantage is back. Only this time it comes in the form of a strict limited edition called the V12 Vantage V600. It pays homage to the 1998 V8 Vantage V600. Aston Martin’s specialist Q division has been commissioned to build 14 examples of the new V12 […]
For Sale: 1959 Fiat 600 Jolly by Ghia, located in Australia
Are you sick and tired of the same boring new-model cars? Want something a little different, something with lots of character and charisma? Maybe you need this 1959 Fiat 600 Jolly. No, this isn’t a toy car. It’s real. And it’s for sale right here in Australia. As you can […]
BMW M5 Competition revealed, confirmed for Australia
This is it. The all-new, first-ever BMW M5 Competition. It comes in as the company’s most powerful vehicle, and one of the fastest four-door sedans on the market. As suspected, the M5 Competition uses a tweaked version of the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8. Power output is tweaked to 460kW, up 19kW, […]
New Lotus Esprit supercar coming in 2020 – report
Yes, it’s back in the news again. Lotus is reportedly working on a new Lotus Esprit, of sorts, with a projected showroom entry of around 2020. It’ll come in as the company’s new flagship. Like the retro Esprit, the new model is set to arrive as a full-bodied supercar, unlike […]
2019 Hyundai iLoad & iMax get smart new look, now on sale in Australia
Hyundai Australia has revealed the 2019 iLoad and iMax range, showcasing a freshened up interior and exterior design, while adding some more advanced tech. Kicking off with the design, the 2019 iLoad and iMax feature a new-look front end with the company’s latest cascading grille treatment, new projector beam headlights, […]