BMW has been spotted testing what is believed to be the makings of the production version of the X2 concept SUV, out in extreme winter conditions in northern Europe. The prototypes might look very similar to the current X1, however, you’ll notice the roofline droops downward at the rear and […]
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.
Tesla opens first store in Adelaide, plans to expand Supercharger network in SA
Tesla has set up its first shop in Adelaide, which is a pop-up-style store located in Rundle Mall. It has been set up following the South Australian Government’s initiatives in renewable energy. Earlier this week Tesla boss Elon Musk claimed he could implement a 100 megawatt battery farm in the […]
2017 Suzuki S-Cross Turbo review (video)
It has a face only a mother could love. But once you get past that ghastly front grille you’ll quickly come to realise the 2017 Suzuki S-Cross Turbo is one of the least-flawed vehicles in the small SUV market segment. Suzuki Australia introduced a facelift for the S-Cross (also known […]
Ferrari recreates first start-up of 125 S to celebrate 70th anniversary (video)
Ferrari is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and more specifically, Sunday March 12 marked the exact 70th anniversary since Enzo Ferrari started up the first-ever car to wear a Ferrari badge, the 125 S. The story began for Ferrari on March 12, 1947, as Enzo took the first car, […]
Tesla Model 3 prototype spotted on the streets for first time (video)
A video showing what is believed to be one of the first running versions of the highly-anticipated Tesla Model 3 has surfaced online, giving us a clear view of its road presence and proportions. The Tesla Model 3 is set to go into production in July this year, and as […]
Aston Martin planning new mid-engine supercar to rival Ferrari 488 – report
Aston Martin is reportedly planning a new mid-engined supercar to rival the likes of the Ferrari 488 and the new McLaren 720S, essentially sitting below its insane Valkyrie hypercar. According to a recent Autocar report, the new supercar will arrive some time in 2021, featuring a V12 engine. If this […]
Volvo S40 small sedan design revealed via safety video?
It looks like Volvo has previewed a new compact sedan dubbed the S40 via a safety technology video. Inadvertently or not we don’t know. During a safety demonstration video for the new XC60, which is made using computer graphics, a small sedan is used as a prop. It would seem […]
Volkswagen officially a felon in the US, pleads guilty to criminal conduct
Volkswagen Group has pleaded guilty to three felonies in the United States, including conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and introducing imported merchandise into the USA by means of false statements. This essentially makes Volkswagen Group a felon. The automotive giant pleaded guilty on Friday in U.S. District Court, following the uncovering […]