The Honda Civic range has been expanded in Australia, with the introduction of the VTi-S LUXE edition in sedan format. It’s being offered for a limited time only. Based on the Civic VTi-S sedan, the LUXE edition comes with leather upholstery, heated front seats with eight-way power adjustment for the […]
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.
2019 Audi A6 Avant revealed, under evaluation for Australia
This is the new 2019 Audi A6 Avant, bringing smart new technology to the large premium wagon segment, including a mild hybrid system to increase efficiency, and all-wheel steering for improved stability and agility. Standing 4.94 metres long, 1.89 metres wide, and 1.47 metres tall, the new model offers greater […]
2018 BMW M3 CS on sale in Australia from $179,900, arrives June
Following in the footsteps of the M4 CS, BMW Australia will soon introduce the sedan version in the form of the M3 CS. It comes in as the most powerful road-going M3 ever offered in Australia. Just like the M4 CS, the M3 version comes with an uprated 3.0-litre twin-turbo […]
2019 Ford Focus unveiled, Active crossover & ST-Line added
This is it. The all-new 2018-2019 Ford Focus, ready to set the world on fire… or, at least, scare the hell out of the popular small car rivals. Ford claims the new model is the most accomplished and technically-competent Focus ever. The new model really is all new, built fresh […]
2018 Lexus LS 500 twin-turbo & LS 500h now on sale in Australia
The slick new Lexus LS flagship sedan has touched down in Australia, debuting the company’s first twin-turbo V6 engine and a host of innovative and exquisite luxuries. Lexus Australia is launching two main trim levels for two main variants; the LS 500 and the LS 500h, available in F Sport […]
2019 Chevrolet Camaro revealed, Turbo 1LE variant added
You might as well get used to seeing this. It’s the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro facelift. This is the muscle car we’ll likely see imported to Australia and sold through HSV over the next couple of years. Chevrolet unveiled the facelift online, giving the iconic muscle car a new look front […]
2018 Mazda BT-50 facelift previewed, on sale in May
Mazda Australia will launch the facelifted 2018 BT-50 in May, and has sent out this teaser to give us a preview. The company promises “a bold new look” for the popular ute. This is the second extensive update for the BT-50 since it was introduced in 2011. Mazda says the […]
XING Miss R previews 1000kW EV powertrain, 0-100 in 1.8 sec
There’s a strange new supercar on the horizon. Actually, we don’t know whether to call it a supercar, a rally car or a custom-made dune buggy. It’s by an up and coming company called XING Mobility. We know what you’re thinking. Lots of wannabe companies are out there pitching wild […]