In the latest round of crash testing by ANCAP both the new Mazda CX-5 and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class cabriolet have been given the full five-star seal of approval. Meanwhile the cute little Kia Picanto, recently updated, received an under-par four stars. Mazda released the new CX-5 earlier this year but […]
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.
New TVR previewed one last time before Goodwood Revival debut
TVR hasn’t released the last teaser for its upcoming sports car, showing an image of the front end parked next to a classic TVR in preparation for its debut and 70th anniversary celebration. Nothing else is revealed with the teaser, but we already know plenty about the all-new sports car. […]
2018 Ford EcoSport facelift adds AWD option, ST-Line confirmed
The recently leaked 2018 Ford EcoSport update has now been officially revealed. And yes, there is a new ST-Line package as part of the update. We wouldn’t get too excited though, it’s not a proper ST model. Instead, it’s simply inspired by ST models such as the Fiesta and Focus. […]
Toyota announces Commemorative Camry, celebrates Aussie production
While Ford had the Falcon XR Sprint editions and Holden had the Director and Motorsport Commodores, Toyota is introducing a special edition Camry, suitably, to say goodbye to its Australian-made cars. It’s called the Camry Commemorative edition. Toyota could have chosen the Aurion for a special edition, but instead it […]
2017 Toyota HiLux TRD review (video)
You sneaky, forefronting, tradie-lovin’, load-hauling capitalist. Yes you, Toyota HiLux. You’ve already taken the hearts of thousands of Aussie motorists. Now you come out dressed in irresistible TRD uniform. How many more sales do you want to claim? Toyota Australia doesn’t need help shifting HiLuxes from the showroom floor. In […]
All-new 2018 Nissan LEAF unveiled with increased power & range
After more than enough teasers and leaks Nissan has finally unveiled the all-new 2018 Nissan LEAF electric hatch. It will make its public debut at the Frankfurt motor show next week. Nissan says the 2018 LEAF sets new standards in mainstream electric vehicles by offering a greater range, plenty of […]
MINI creates most insane JCW yet; the GP Concept
You’ve heard the term ‘pocket rocket’? Well, MINI has revealed what can only be described as the definition of the tern, with the John Cooper Works GP Concept. The car will make its public debut at the Frankfurt motor show next week. As you can see, this is no ordinary […]
Kia announces Picanto X-Line crossover in Europe, gets 1.0T
Looking for a fun little city crossover? Kia has announced an interesting little car that might tickle your fancy. It’s called the Picanto X-Line, building on the sportiness of the overseas-only Picanto GT Line. The X-Line is basically a raised-up version of the Picanto, with some SUV aspirations. The body […]