Porsche is rolling out its 6.0 Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system for its infotainment suite, promising more versatility, new functions, and improved user-friendliness. The sixth-generation system is being introduced for the 911, Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan. The touch-screen interface welcomes new coloured icons which are designed to stand out a […]
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.
2022 Citroen C4 Shine review (video)
Before we get started I need to be up front and honest. I have a bit of a soft spot for Citroens. I love the way they are different and a bit quirky, and in most cases very interesting. So when it was time to test out the all-new 2022 […]
2023 Nissan Z kerb weight revealed, heavier than 370Z but improved power-to-weight
The incoming 2022 Nissan Z Coupe looks like it has put on some weight over the 370Z, according to initial order guides surfacing in Canada recently. However, with more power from the new twin-turbo engine the resultant power-to-weight ratio more than makes up for it. An order guide from Canada, […]
Ford F-Series pickup truck production surpasses 40 million units
Almost exactly 75 years after the Ford F-Series pickup truck originally started production, Ford has just rolled out its 40 millionth example of the iconic nameplate from its Detroit-based plant. The Ford F-Series is celebrating 45 years as the best-selling pickup truck in America, and 40 years as the best-selling […]
2022 BMW 8 Series & M8 revealed, Australian lineup confirmed
BMW has unveiled some 2022 updates for its flagship grand tourer, the 8 Series, including the M8 Competition high-performance models. The 8 Series comes in for revised styling, introducing a redesigned front end including new ‘Iconic Glow’ kidney grilles, while all Australian models will come with the M Sport package […]
2021 Lamborghini Huracan EVO Fluo Capsule review (video)
Just look at this stunning slice of motoring magnificence. Pure art and life-changing experience rolled into one. It’s called the Lamborghini Huracan EVO Fluo Capsule. Sci-fi name, yes. But it is as dramatic and as captivating as supercars get in today’s eco-ladden, turbo-electro world. What is it exactly? Well, it’s […]
Video: Does ‘sport mode’ make your car quicker across 0-100km/h?
Have you ever wondered if so-called ‘sport modes’ actually make your car quicker? We investigate, using the 2022 Nissan Navara PRO-4X, to find out. Aside from outright supercars and special high-powered electric cars, sport modes usually alter settings to do with response and sensitivity of all of the main controls. […]
2022 Kia EV6 on sale in Australia from $67,990, arrives February
The Kia EV6 fully electric coupe/crossover/hatch is about to launch in Australia, with two variants to kick things off before the flagship GT (eGT) arrives later in the year or early in 2023. Kia Australia is introducing two variants of its first dedicated fully electric vehicle, including the Air and […]