Kia is gearing up to unveil a new, Niro-based electric concept car at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and has released some teaser images to get the juices flowing. The company says the Niro concept presents a vision for the brand’s future in mobility, showcasing an efficient battery-electric […]
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 Mercedes-Benz leaks online, off-road specs confirmed
Mercedes-Benz has revealed some preliminary details of the next-gen, 2019 G-Class SUV, while also handing out some teaser images showing prototypes being put to the test off road. At the same time, some official images revealing all have leaked online. The company says much of the off-road testing for the […]
2017 Citroen C4 Cactus review – EAT6 auto (video)
If you’re after an interesting new small SUV, the Citroen C4 Cactus should definitely fit the bill. Its unique design will keep you entertained for years to come. But does it go further than quirky character? For 2017, Citroen has refreshed the C4 Cactus lineup by introducing a new automatic […]
Australian vehicle sales for December 2017 (VFACTS) – best of the year
Yes, it’s that time of the year again. It comes around quick, doesn’t it? The national VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations for December 2017 have been released, exposing the best-selling cars and car brands of the year. Starting with vehicle brands, Toyota has come through on top once again […]
2018 Ford Ranger spotted, to debut 2.0TD with 10-spd auto
The 2018-2019 Ford Ranger has been spotted out and about on the streets in Asia, revealing a new-look front end and some trimming updates for the first time. As previously suspected, the new Ranger will receive a twin-tier front grille design as seen on the latest Ford F-150 trucks from […]
Top 10 best-selling cars in Australia during 2017
The national VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations during December 2017 have been revealed, confirming the best-selling vehicles for the entire year. For our usual big report on the monthly figures see the full report here. It’s been a fight between the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, and Toyota Corolla during […]
Video: On-board ride on epic Hot Wheels car track
Christmas is over for another year, which is a bit sad, but now is when we all get to play with our toys. Remember the Hot Wheels car tracks? An avid enthusiast has just made the mother of all tracks and put together a video for us to enjoy. According […]
Last Commodore-based HSV rolls off production line; GTSR W1
The last Holden Commodore-based HSV has rolled off the assembly line in Clayton, Victoria, putting an end to locally-built performance Commodore models. The final model was a GTSR W1, build number 275 of 275 (of the Australian allocation), painted in Light My Fire gold. It won’t be going to a […]