Following some leaked images last week Porsche has now officially revealed the third generation Cayenne large SUV. The new model is based on VW Group’s MLB Evo platform, which has been tweaked and honed by Porsche. It helps the big, controversially-designed SUV shed up to 65kg, and this is despite […]
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.
Honda plans Urban EV, CR-V hybrid, Civic diesel for Frankfurt show
Honda is planning to unveil an all-new Urban EV Concept at the upcoming Frankfurt motor show next month, and has released a quick teaser image to stir anticipation. The company has also confirmed it will be debuting other interesting cars at the event. Not much detail has been revealed with […]
2018 Volvo XC60 on sale in Australia from $59,990
Pricing and lineup details for the all-new, 2018 Volvo XC60 have been announced for Australia, just ahead of its local arrival in October. This is the second generation model since the nameplate’s debut back in 2008. The new model, which debuted earlier this year at the Geneva motor show, will […]
VW officially confirms new Kombi microbus, inspired by BUZZ concept
Volkswagen has confirmed it is planning to produce an all-new microbus van as a spiritual successor to the old Kombi, inspired by the I.D. BUZZ concept vehicle from earlier this year. The company confirmed the plans at the Concours d’Elegance event in Pebble Beach last week, with Volkswagen CEO Dr […]
2018 BMW M5 showcased in Need for Speed Payback trailer (video)
Following the debut of the 2018 BMW M5 last week, computer game maker Electronic Arts and BMW have teamed up to give fans a chance to drive the new M5, virtually, in the upcoming Need for Speed Payback game. Some trailers have been released not only showing the new M5 in […]
Toyota plans sporty sub-brand, Corolla hot hatch possible – report
Toyota is reportedly working on a sporty sub-brand to spice up some of its showroom models, a bit like Lexus has its F Sport packages. This would also follow in the footsteps of the German brands, such as Audi’s Sportline, BMW’s M Sport, and Mercedes’s AMG Line. According to a […]
2018 BMW i3 revealed: i3s gets more power, sportier handling
City car fans will be excited to hear the 2018 BMW i3 has been revealed ahead of its public debut at the Frankfurt motor show next month. It gets a updated design, more power, and increased range. Coinciding with the new model is the announcement of the i3s, which is […]
Dodge Hellcat recalled in US, engine could spit oil
A safety recall has been issued for the brutally powerful Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat in the US, citing a potential fire and crash risk due to reports of oil spitting. The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration earlier this month, and affects around 1200 […]