Suzuki is on a roll at the moment, releasing a number of surprisingly appealing little cars over the past couple of years. The next on the agenda is the all-new, 2019 Suzuki Jimny, which is set to be revealed at the end of the year. It’s understood Suzuki has ended […]
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.
For Sale: 2012 Audi R8 with 600kW twin-turbo conversion
An interesting Audi R8 has popped up for sale on the used car market. Not only is it a rare Carbon Edition with a six-speed manual, but it also features a comprehensive twin-turbo kit. Yes, a twin-turbo Audi R8. The engine is the high-revving 4.2-litre V8 Audi unit. However, bolted […]
2019 Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder spied, sound of 3.0TT? (Video)
The upcoming 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder has been spotted in prototype form on the Autobahn in Germany, giving us a quick sample of the exhaust note and potential clues of what engine it will receive. Porsche fans might remember the Boxster Spyder, based on the previous generation. This new […]
Lamborghini Aventador ‘SVJ’ prototype spotted at Nurburgring (video)
Lamborghini has been spotted testing a hardcore Aventador prototype out on the Nurburgring, set to be an evolution of the already-bonkers Aventador SV. Dubbed the SVJ, for SuperVeloce Jota, the new model is seen wearing an aggressive aero kit. At the back is the most distinctive part, where you’ll notice […]
Jaguar F-PACE SVR now available to order in Australia, prices confirmed
The Jaguar F-PACE SVR powerhouse is on sale in Australia and ready to order. It comes in as the most powerful SUV in its class, sporting a fire-breathing supercharged V8 engine. Unveiled at the New York auto show last month, the F-PACE SVR is the work of Jaguar Land Rover’s […]
Aussie tuner developing Kia Stinger upgrade, 322kW ATW so far
It was only a matter of time before some tuning house got hold of the new Kia Stinger to see what could be extracted from it. And here we see one of the first attempts by a local company called Jonny Tig. Taking the standard Kia Stinger and its 3.3-litre […]
2019 Lexus ES previewed before Beijing auto show debut
It looks like Lexus is planning to unveil the new Lexus ES at the Auto China 2018 event in Beijing later this month, as it hands out a sneaky teaser showing the front end. Lexus hasn’t said much about the car or even what it is. The company only says […]
2018 Toyota LandCruiser Prado review – GX & Kakadu (video)
It feels like the Prado is now so tightly knit into the fabric of Australia that it has become the new Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore. It’s the family car you don’t really need to consider before you buy, you just dive straight in. But, despite the launch of the […]