Holden sales have been slowly dipping in recent months since the closure of Australian manufacturing. In the month of March the iconic brand dropped to 10th spot overall, which is an all-new low for the brand. In March Holden reported 5116 sales, which is the second-lowest figure we’ve seen over […]
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.
Australian vehicle sales for March 2018 (VFACTS)
The 2018 March VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations in Australia have been released, with local buyers snapping up 4.4 per cent more vehicles in the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year. Kicking off with the most popular vehicle manufacturers, Toyota continues its […]
Next Ford Focus RS to come with hybrid powertrain – report
It’s no secret that Ford, like many other carmakers, is planning to ramp up the availability of electrification in its showroom. So it probably comes as no surprise the next-gen Ford Focus RS is set to adopt a hybrid system. Ford announced last year that will be introducing heaps of […]
2018 World Car of the Year award winners announced
The 2018 World Car of the Year award winners have been announced, with some surprise winners in various categories this year shaking up the market. Taking home the overall World Car of the Year award, it’s the new Volvo XC60. Judges gave it big points for its safety and the […]
2018 Haval H4 medium-size SUV revealed, for China only
Haval is introducing a new medium-size SUV called the H4, and has released some preliminary details and images to entice punters. Unfortunately for Australians, it will be offered in China only. The Haval H4 is inspired by the HR-02 concept car from 2016, showcasing a smart, chiselled design with a […]
McLaren 570S Spider review (video)
It doesn’t matter where you want to sit in the hierarchy of supercar speed, McLaren offers the full spectrum. From very fast, insanely fast, to downright frightening. At the top end of the very fast section is the McLaren 570S. And to add more thrills, it’s available in drop-top Spider […]
McLaren creates ‘Speed Form’ BP23 sculptures for owners
In the lead up to the introduction of the all-new McLaren ‘hyper-GT’ car, known as the BP23, the company is handing out a special sculpture of the interior to all order-holders. Called a ‘Speed Form’, the sculpture takes around 100 hours to make, featuring a highly detailed interior that’s been hand-painted […]
2018 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport update now on sale in Australia
As string of updates have been announced for the introduction of the 2018 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport range, with boosts in safety, comfort, and packaging. Available in three main variant lines, spanning from the five-seat GLX, the GLS and the top Exceed. For the first time the GLS model is being […]