If any Australian city deserved a new race tract for driving enthusiasts it’d have to be Sydney. With such a large geographical footprint there is definitely no shortage of land for developers to build a circuit. But now a new track has finally opened up. Welcome to Luddenham Raceway. It’s […]
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.
Australia getting all 3 versions of Hyundai IONIQ, fleet testing begins
Hyundai Australia has commenced fleet testing of the new IONIQ Hybrid ahead of market arrival later this year. The fleet is being trialled to gather feedback for future fleet operations. With the news, Hyundai Australia confirms all three versions of the IONIQ will go on sale locally. Up until now […]
McLaren 570GT MSO Black Collection edition announced
McLaren’s Special Operations division, also known as MSO, has come up with a unique package for the 570GT called the MSO Black Collection. It is, obviously, very black. Based on the 570GT, which is second from the bottom in McLaren’s Sport Series range, the Black edition comes finished in a […]
2018 Ford Fiesta ST specs revealed; Quaife diff, launch control, active exhaust
We know a bit about the all-new 2018 Ford Fiesta ST, but now Ford has us more excited by confirming some of the finer, juicier details and specifications for the new model. So, we know it comes with a 1.5-litre EcoBoost turbo three-cylinder engine producing 200PS (147kW) and 290Nm. It […]
2018 Lexus RC 300 & 350 update now on sale in Australia
Coinciding with the announcement of the 2018 Lexus RC F, a string of updates have also been applied to the rest of the RC range including improvements in safety and in-car tech. The same Lexus Safety System+ suite is added to the RC range, like in the RC F, with […]
2018 Lexus RC F now on sale; gets Drive Start Control, added in-car tech
The mighty Lexus RC F has come in for some updates for the launch of the 2018 model, receiving improved in-car technology, added safety, and revised drive management with the introduction of Drive Start Control. Starting with the drive system, Lexus is introducing what it calls “Drive Start Control” which […]
2019 Kia K900 interior previewed with official sketch
Kia has sent out a teaser sketch showing the interior design of its upcoming new flagship sedan, the K900. It shows an intimate, wrap-around approach to luxury decor. The Kia K900 will go into production later this year in Korea and will go on sale in selected markets across the […]
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE spotted with less camouflage (video)
The next-gen, W167 Mercedes-Benz GLE large SUV has been spotted in prototype form again, out and about on the streets of Germany. It seems engineers are also testing a roof box accessory which may become available for buyers. With a roof box on top, it’s likely Mercedes-Benz is making sure […]