Chinese-based MG Motor has unveiled a funky new concept car at the 2018 Auto China event in Beijing, called the MG X-motion. It gives us some insight into a new flagship model set to be launched by the company in the near future. The company calls it the “Range Captain” […]
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.
Hyundai LAFESTA debuts at Beijing, new small sedan for China
Hyundai has used the 2018 Auto China event in Beijing to show off its latest design language, unveiling the LAFESTA sedan. It’s designed for the Chinese market. Translating from the Italian word for ‘festival’, the sedan showcases Hyundai’s new ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language. It’s described as a high-performance sporty sedan, […]
BMW M850i xDrive confirmed, debuts updated twin-turbo V8
BMW has released some more details about the upcoming BMW 8 Series coupe, confirming an M850i xDrive variant which will debut a powerful new V8 engine. Engineers are currently testing the new grand touring coupe in the rolling hills of Wales to ensure a “harmonious connection between the drive and […]
BMW iX3 concept unveiled, previews all-electric SUV for 2020
This is it. The precursor to the all-electric BMW X3. It’s called the Concept iX3 and it has just made its public debut at the 2018 Auto China event in Beijing. BMW is planning to launch an electric version of the X3 by 2020 and inspiration is set to be […]
2019 Lexus ES revealed, hybrid ES 300h confirmed for Australia
Lexus has unveiled the new, 2019 Lexus ES medium-size luxury sedan. It comes in as a hybrid-only model, adopting the badge ES 300h, and is confirmed to go on sale in Australia during the fourth quarter of this year. Based on Toyota’s latest TGNA (GA-K) platform, shared with vehicles such […]
Jaguar XJ50 special edition celebrates 50 years of XJ
Jaguar is celebrating 50 years of the legendary XJ large luxury sedan, and has announced the XJ50 special edition to mark the occasion. With a heritage that kicked off back in 1968 with the XJ Series 1, the latest XJ maintains the same distinct long-body design and low-slung cabin. About […]
Video: Mark Webber makes Maria Sharapova scream in 911 GT2 RS
Porsche racing driver Mark Webber has teamed up with brand ambassador and tennis ace Maria Sharapova to create a humorous marketing video, using the new Porsche 911 GT2 RS as the main prop. It’s the usual antics. Webber frightens the tennis star with some hot laps. However, Porsche has taken […]
Hardcore Nissan Navara AT32 OFF-ROADER special edition announced
Nissan in Europe has announced a new special edition of the Navara 4×4, called the AT32 OFF-ROADER. It was developed in collaboration with Arctic Trucks, and it has just made its public debut at the Commercial Vehicle show in Birmingham. This is the first time a Navara has been developed […]