Audi Australia, through the Audi Foundation, has announced another big-prize raffle. This time a new Audi SQ5 is up for grabs, valued at around $125,000. The latest draw follows up from the first event that gave away a new Audi R8 supercar. Audi says the reason it is ‘downgrading’ to […]
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.
BMW iX3 concept heading to Beijing, previews electric SUV (video)
As reported last year, BMW is planning to launch an electric version of its new X3 medium-size SUV. Over the weekend the company released a quick teaser video previewing the model, called iX3. The vehicle previewed in the video is a concept version only, but BMW will probably use it […]
2019 Jeep Wrangler ‘Scrambler’ pickup spotted (video)
Jeep has been spotted testing a pickup prototype version of its Wrangler in the US. The pickup model is rumoured to adopt the name Scrambler, and is set to help Jeep compete in the popular and very competitive pickup segment in the US. The Wrangler Scrambler is expected to be […]
Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury previews new SUV
It’s been long-rumoured that Mercedes-Maybach would do a super-luxury SUV to rival the likes of the Bentley Bentayga. And now, here it is. Well, sort of. It’s called the Vision Mercedes-Mayback Ultimate Luxury, and what it is is a preview of things to come in the world of uber-luxury SUVs. […]
2017 Ford Mustang sales; best-selling sports car in the world, again
The Ford Mustang has been crowned the best-selling sports car in the world for a third year in a row, with 125,809 examples sold in 2017. According to data compiled by IHS Markit, more Mustangs were sold around the world than any other sports car on the new car market. […]
2019 Jaguar XE & XF receive new 300 Sport variant
A new engine variant has been added to Jaguar’s sedans, taking on the badge ‘300 Sport’. It’s being applied to the 2019 XE and XF updates. A bit like the 400 Sport added to the F-Type range, the new 300 Sport is designed to add a bit of flair and […]
2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS laps Nurburgring in 6:56.4 (video)
The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS has set a blistering lap around the Nurburgring, stopping the clock in just 6:56.4. This is one of the quickest times for a production car. Porsche works driver Kevin Estre piloted the cracking lap, with development driver Lars Kern also sharing some of the […]
McLaren announces exclusive 570S Spider Design Editions
A new special edition version of the McLaren 570S Spider has been announced, called the Design Edition. Five different themes are being launched, each providing an exclusive look. Based on the 570S Spider, which is the ‘entry level’ drop-top McLaren, sitting under the Sports Series umbrella, the Design Editions are […]