Looking to buy a heavier, slower, clumsier, and (in our opinion) uglier version of the cracking new i30 N? Well you’re in luck. The 2022 Hyundai Kona N is tailor-made, just for you. In all seriousness though, this is a very important model for Hyundai, and it is so good […]
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.
McLaren 720S Daniel Ricciardo Edition lands in Australia
One of the first examples of the highly exclusive McLaren 720S Daniel Ricciardo Edition has landed in Australia, right on schedule. The special edition pays tribute to local Formula 1 driver, Daniel Ricciardo (obviously), and has been put together by the McLaren Special Operations (MSO) division. Just three examples are […]
Kia EV6 spotted in Australia, GT confirmed for late 2022
An example of the new Kia EV6 fully electric SUV-coupe thingamajig has been spotted in Australia, months ahead of its showroom arrival. It is just one of a handful of pre-production prototypes in the country. The pre-production model was spotted south of Sydney this week by one of our contributors, […]
2022 Hyundai i30 Sedan N on sale in Australia from $49,000
Following its initial debut in July, Hyundai Australia is now ready to launch the hot new i30 Sedan N, otherwise known as the Elantra N in some markets. It joins the superb new i30 Sedan lineup, including the N Line. First thing’s first, this becomes Hyundai’s quickest-ever petrol vehicle to […]
2022 Land Rover Defender 90 D200 review (video)
Far from a pretend off-roader, the new 2022 Land Rover Defender 90 promises to be one of the most capable SUVs on the market today. But is the entry diesel D200 enough, or are you better off further up the ranks? We ask this because Land Rover does offer a […]
2022 Citroen C4 scores 4-star ANCAP safety rating (video)
The 2022 Citroen C4, which hit the Australian market in the last couple of weeks, has been given a four-star ANCAP safety rating following recent assessment of crash test data from the Euro NCAP division. It failed to meet high new standards in some key areas. After assessing the crash […]
2023 Kia Niro revealed with fresh new look, in Australia next year
Kia has unveiled its all-new 2023 Niro eco-focused crossover, bringing in a fresh design while also promising to be more accessible to everyone. The Kia Niro was only just launched in Australia earlier this year. But the model has actually been on sale overseas for a number of years. So […]
All-new 2022 Suzuki S-Cross revealed: adds AWD, confirmed for Australia
The new-look, 2022 Suzuki S-Cross has been officially unveiled, presenting a bolder and more powerful design, while also bringing in all-wheel drive (AWD) grip and more tech inside. It’s been confirmed for Australia for next year. We’re sure you’ll agree, the new design is a lot more palatable than the […]