Exciting by the prospect of a new Mitsubishi Ralliart model? Well, you might be somewhat disappointed to hear the first model could be based on the Outlander, depending on your stance and expectations for the iconic performance sub-brand. Mitsubishi unveiled the Outlander Vision Ralliart concept today. As the name suggests, […]
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 Hyundai i20 N WRC car revealed, adopts new Rally1 hybrid regulations
There are new regulations for the FIA World Rally Championship this year, called Rally1, which include the requirement for teams to switch to hybrid powertrains. Hyundai Motorsport has just unveiled its 2022 weapon which adopts the new rules, based on the i20 N hot hatch. The 2022 Hyundai i20 N […]
2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spotted at Nurburgring, looks/sounds epic (video)
Porsche has been spotted test driving a prototype version of its upcoming 2022 911 GT3 RS out on the Nurburgring in Germany. And on first impressions, it looks, sounds and appears to go like an actual racing car. The new GT3 RS will be an extension of the already-epic 992 […]
G-Power debuts 900hp tune for BMW M5 CS, 333km/h limited top speed
Renowned BMW tuner, G-Power, has given the latest M5 CS the full treatment to improve power and speed. Not that the stately yet brutal sedan needed any help in that department. But it’s good to have the option just in case. In standard form the BMW M5 CS is one […]
Next-gen ‘S650’ Ford Mustang to go into production in March 2023 – report
The current sixth-generation Ford Mustang, codenamed S550, has been around now since 2015, and sale have started to drop off in some markets. But fear not, there is an all-new S650 model set to arrive early next year. According to an Autoline report, the next-gen Mustang will go into production […]
Porsche Taycan outsells 911 in Australia in 2021, Cayenne Coupe beats wagon
Yep, it’s a sign of the future. The new Porsche Taycan fully electric sports sedan outsold the iconic 911 in Australia during 2021. It also outsold the Cayenne SUV, and even the Boxster and Cayman put together. Also interesting to note, the Cayenne Coupe outsold the Cayenne wagon. Porsche sold […]
2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Elite review (video)
The thing with entry-level electric vehicles is, they tend to be pretty boring to drive, driving range is usually pretty low and they are often much more expensive than their petrol-powered counterparts. Can the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric prove us wrong? Well, to get the first potential issue covered, the […]
Audi Australia announces 5-year warranty for all showroom models
Audi Australia has become the next premium auto brand to offer a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty for its complete new-vehicle range. Pretty much all non-premium car brands now offer five years coverage (at minimum) for their new vehicles, and over the past year or so many premium brands have jumped […]