Images of the 2018 Toyota HiLux facelift have surfaced on social media, in the form of the overseas Toyota HiLux Revo. Some of the design changes are expected to trickle over to Australia at some point. As you can see, the updated HiLux gets a new-look front end with a revised […]
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 Subaru WRX STI likely to feature hybrid powertrain – report
We saw the last Subaru WRX STI Final Edition a couple of weeks ago, ending the current era for the rally-bred icon. Now we hear some details of the next-gen model. According to a recent Autocar report, Subaru is planning a new WRX STI but it is some time away […]
McLaren previews new Ultimate Series again, “most extreme” road car yet
McLaren has sent out another teaser of its new Ultimate Series model, confirming that all will be revealed on December 10 at the Dubai motor show. This will come ahead of the modern successor to the legendary McLaren F1. Codenamed BP23, prototypes have already been shown featuring the trademark central […]
2017 Renault Megane GT wagon review (video)
This is a cool car. We’re surprised Australia is even offered it, as we often miss out on the interesting Euro models. What is it? It’s the new Renault Megane GT wagon. Based on the new Megane and featuring sporty credentials provided by Renault Sport, the GT wagon is a […]
Video: 2000 Holden VT Commodore SS Series II 0-100km/h & engine sound
When Holden launched the Series II VT Commodore back in 1999, Aussie car fans went nuts (including us). We all couldn’t believe Holden had shoehorned in the legendary 5.7-litre Chevrolet V8 from America. A genuine 350 Chev in a factory family sedan. In SS trim, as we have here, the […]
Ford Endura name confirmed for Australian Ford Edge SUV
Ford Australia has confirmed the name of its new SUV, the Ford Endura, which will be introduced to the local range in 2018. It will be based on the Ford Edge sold overseas as originally suspected. Coming in as the new medium-large SUV to take over from the Territory, the […]
2018 BMW i3 LCI on sale in Australia in January, prices confirmed
BMW Australia will be launching the updated BMW i3 LCI in January. And to help build some excitement for the launch, local prices and specifications have just been announced. Initially unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show in August, the 2018 i3 promises a more dynamic driving experience while boasting a […]
Brabus 700 & 900 announced, based on S 63 & Maybach S 650
Looking for the ultimate country-crossing piece of land transport? Brabus is usually a good place to start shopping. And in perfect timing, the German tuning arm has just announced the new Brabus 700 and Barbus 900 S-Class-based super sedans. Based on the Mercedes-AMG S 63 and the Mercedes-Maybach S 650, […]