Following in the footsteps of the Kia Sorento GT-Line, and then the Picanto GT-Line which is sadly an overseas-only model at the moment, Kia has announced another sporty model. Introducing the Kia Rio GT-Line. The Rio GT-Line will make its debut at the 2018 Geneva motor show in March, showcasing […]
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.
2018 BMW 630i Gran Turismo review (video)
The all-new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo sits in an unusual part of the market. It’s not a coupe and nor is it a wagon, but it’s somewhere in between. And it’s filled with flagship levels of luxury and pampering comfort. We thought we’d put the 630i GT to the test […]
Range Rover SV Coupe previewed ahead Geneva debut
Land Rover has just announced it will be unveiling a limited edition Range Rover SV Coupe at the Geneva motor show in March. A teaser photo of the interior has been sent out to build excitement. Land Rover says the SV Coupe will be the world’s first full-size luxury SUV […]
BMW ‘M340d’ performance diesel in the works – report
The next-gen BMW 3 Series, codenamed G20, is already under development, with various prototypes spotted out and about. Some more details have just trickled out, with word of a performance diesel joining the new lineup. At the moment BMW offers two performance-inspired models; the flagship 340i which comes with a […]
2018 Maserati Quattroporte update now on sale in Australia
Looking to buy a new large luxury sedan? Maserati has just announced the updated 2018 Quattroporte for the local market. It brings in a new V6 engine, more tech and boosted safety. Starting with the engine. The 2018 Quattroporte is offered with a higher-output version of the 3.0-litre twin-turbo Ferrari-developed […]
TopCar plans Lamborghini Urus upgrades already
The Lamborghini Urus hasn’t even hit the market, yet tuning companies are already looking at the potential. As one such company, TopCar, previews here with a proposed aero kit. TopCar, based in Russia, is planning to offer a bespoke bodykit for the new SUV. So far the company has only […]
Mazda Skyactiv-X to form basis for new hybrid tech – report
Mazda’s upcoming Skyactiv-X engine philosophy will set the foundations for new electrification systems in the near future, a report has confirmed. The Japanese company is yet to offer a hybrid option in any of its vehicles, despite industry trends. However, that will soon change. Speaking with Automotive News recently, Mazda […]
2019 BMW ‘G20’ 3 series spotted on autobahn (video)
BMW has been spotted test driving the next-gen, G20 3 Series out on the open road in Germany, wearing a lot of camouflage wrap to conceal its design. Under the wrapping the new 3 Series is set to adopt BMW’s latest styling language as seen on recent vehicles such as […]