The BMW M2 Competition is pretty much the perfect rear-wheel drive track day thrasher, right out of the box. But in case you want more, Manhart has come up with the MH2 630 upgrade pack. As we know, the M2 Competition features the S55 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six engine from the […]
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.
BMW i7 prototypes undergo acoustic tests to ensure supreme comfort
BMW is continuing development of its all-new i7 fully electric luxury sedan, and has recently finalised acoustic and electromagnetic compatibility testing in its special lab in Munich. The i7 will be BMW’s sixth fully electric model, following the i3, i8, iX3, i4, and iX, but it won’t be the last. […]
Polestar 2 scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
In preparation for its Australian arrival, ANCAP has just analysed crash test data for the Polestar 2 from the Euro NCAP division and is pleased enough to award a full five-star safety rating for the electric coupe-crossover. Although the vehicle was crash tested in Europe, ANCAP has gone over the […]
Mazda CX-60 showcases suave, sophisticated interior, debuts March 8
Mazda has sent out another teaser of its all-new CX-60 mid-size SUV, giving us a glimpse of the attention to detail of the interior. A full debut is scheduled for March 8. The Mazda CX-60 is set to join the CX-5 in mid-size SUV market segment. It’ll be offered with […]
2022 Genesis G80 announced for Australia, adds Sport / Sport Line pack
Large luxury sedan buyers will be interested to hear the 2022 Genesis G80 update has been announced for Australia, and it includes the new Sport variant that was unveiled last year. The 2022 Genesis G80 range consists of just two main models, including the 2.5T and the 3.5T. These can […]
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor debuts with 292kW twin-turbo V6
Yep, the mighty 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor has just been unveiled, boasting more capability than ever before and it (finally) gets power it deserves thanks to a twin-turbo V6. It’s based on the all-new Ranger. Let’s start with that V6. It’s a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 – similar to the […]
Ferrari Purosangue SUV revealed in sneaky production images
Images of the long-awaited Ferrari Purosangue have surfaced online ahead of production officially commencing later this year, revealing the design of the new SUV for the first time. The images, finding their way onto Instagram, show an SUV-type vehicle in a factory wearing the iconic Ferrari badge on the front […]
Porsche announces Macan T variant, arrives in Australia mid-2022
Porsche is continuing its revival of the T badge, this time applying it to the Macan for 2022. The modern version of the T badge has so far only been reserved for the 718 and 911. The Macan T is based on the entry 2.0T model, which seems fitting for […]