A design sketch of the 2018 Honda Accord has been released, previewing the 10th-generation model before its international debut next month. The preview sketch follows news last week that outlined three new powertrain options that will be available with the new model, including a variation of the Civic Type R’s […]
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.
2018 Cadillac XTS revealed, V-Sport gets 306kW twin-turbo V6
Cadillac has unveiled the updated 2018 XTS, bringing in a more refined chassis tune, refreshed styling, and enhanced technology for the large luxury sedan. The 2018 model continues on GM’s Epsilon II platform, which is also shared with the outgoing Opel Insignia/Holden Insignia VXR, however, engineers have fine-tuned the setup. […]
2018 BMW X3 ‘M40i’ prototype spotted, nice exhaust note (video)
BMW is believed to be working on various high-performance versions of the next-gen X3. Want proof? A prototype was recently spotted at the Nurburgring sporting an unmistakably raunchy engine note. Some trademarks were found earlier this year detailing a range of new nameplates that could potentially be destined for the […]
Hardcore Honda Civic Type R coming, potentially with AWD – report
Honda is reportedly planning more variants of the beloved Honda Civic Type R to help broaden its customer appeal, especially once the initial hype potentially wears off. According to a recent Automotive News report in the U.S., Honda will be launching various iterations of the new Civic Type R. The […]
Kia Stinger initial launch takes place at Nurburgring
The highly-anticipated Kia Stinger has made its international launch at the Nurburgring in Germany, with select media from around the world given a first-steer of pre-production models ahead of the car’s market arrival in the fourth quarter of this year. As you’ve probably heard, the Stinger comes in as Kia’s […]
BMW M2 torn apart in serious crash in Scotland (video)
Two people are lucky to be alive after being subjected to a big car crash in Scotland over the weekend, involving a BMW M2 and plenty of speed. The driver of the car was seen leaving a car meet event near Aberdeen driving quite enthusiastically, only later to be found […]
2017 Honda HR-V Limited Edition now on sale in Australia
Back by popular demand, Honda Australia is re-introducing the HR-V Limited Edition. Its forte is value-for-money and standard features, all aimed at improving its customer appeal in the tough SUV segment.. The new version is based on the recently updated HR-V MY17. More specifically, the base variant VTi. Honda says […]
Toyota 86 performance pack edition on sale in Australia
Toyota Australia has announced a new limited edition performance package for the 86 sports car, bringing in some unique highlights and a striking orange paint colour. Based on the GTS, the new limited edition is a bit like the previous ‘Tada’ prototype edition. It features Sachs sports dampers, Brembo brakes, […]