The 2018 BMW X3 has been a long time in the making. But for good reason. It’s got very big shoes to fill. Shoes that ended up evolving for over 10 years with the previous generation. For the new model there’s a new platform, more up-to-date technologies inside and out, […]
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.
2020 Volvo V40 to come in electric & plug-in hybrid form – report
Some more details are starting to emerge regarding the next-gen Volvo V40 small premium hatch, with word the new model will be offered with a fully electric powertrain option for the first time. According to a recent Auto Express report in the UK, the next-gen V40, due around 2019-2020, will […]
For sale: 1986 BMW E30 3 Series with neat 1JZ conversion
Looking for a cool sleeper? Up for sale in NSW at the moment is this awesome 1986 BMW E30 3 Series with a complete, fully-engineered 1JZ turbo engine conversion. The E30 BMW 3 Series engine bay is already developed to accommodate an inline six engine, which means the Toyota 1JZ […]
STARTECH develops potent tuning kit for Bentley Bentayga
Sick and tired of owning a ‘standard’ Bentley Bentayga that looks like all of the other Bentaygas that are out there? STARTECH might have something to resolve your calamity. The German tuning arm first came up with an aftermarket package last year, but it looks like a more extensive package […]
2018 Toyota Crown Modellista accessories headed for Tokyo Auto Salon
Toyota only recently unveiled a pre-production concept version of the all-new, 2018 Toyota Crown luxury sedan. And now we hear the company will be showing off a sporty, Modellista-clad version at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January. Images reveal what the Modellista bodykit will comprise of for the new Crown. […]
Jaguar XF SVR rendered, perfect BMW M5 rival?
There has been plenty of rumours and spy spottings of a performance Jaguar XE in the works, with some rumours suggesting an XE SVR is on the way. But what about an XF SVR? Jaguar has said it wants to launch more SVR models going forward, under its Special Operations […]
PerformanceDrive’s top 10 best new cars of 2017
Here at PD we don’t do ‘car of the year’ features, mainly because we aren’t paid by any of the car manufacturers to do so. But it has been a massive year for the Aussie car industry, with the departure of the Australian-built sedans and the arrival of some intriguing, […]
Summernats 31 gearing up to be another huge event
The countdown to Summernats 31 is on. Car entry applications are now closed, and the full schedule of events has been confirmed. Earlier this month a new three-year agreement was signed with the ACT Government, locking in the event for the future. The event is regarded as one of the […]