While Australian buyers are just about to welcome the new i30 hatch, Hyundai in Europe is just about to unveil the new wagon version at the Geneva show. So far only this teaser image showing a dark silhouette has been released, but we can probably assume it will take on […]
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.
Lamborghini Huracan Performante teases Nurburgring record (video)
Lamborghini will unveil the new Huracan Performante at the Geneva show next month. And judging by the latest teaser video, it could become one of the marque’s quickest-ever track cars. The teaser video gives us a preview of the car out on the Nurburgring, where it has posted “the highest […]
Lotus creates one-off Evora inspired by Esprit S1
Remember the Lotus Esprit from the 1970s? This might help you reminisce. It’s a special one-off creation by Lotus Exclusive, based on the the Evora 410. The car showcases what is possible through Lotus’s Exclusive program, which gives buyers the option of customisating their vehicles to suit a wide variety […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 500e hybrid review (video)
How many large luxury SUVs are on the market at the moment that use less petrol than a Toyota Prius? We bet you didn’t know there are actually four to choose from, including this, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 500e. It’s unbelievable that you can buy a large SUV these days with […]
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon to launch 35% harder than Hellcat (video)
The next teaser for the insane Dodge Challenger SRT Demon has been released, with this one focusing on the car’s drag strip potential and launch grip. Titled Multiplication, the latest video gives us a zoomed-in look at the tyre grip and twist during launch. As we learned a couple of […]
Ferrari 812 Superfast debuts as F12 facelift
As anticipated, Ferrari is indeed planning to unveil a facelift for the F12 at the Geneva motor show next month. And here it is, the Ferrari 812 Superfast. It’s an appropriate name really, as the 812 is very, very fast. Under the bonnet Ferrari has managed to tweak the already-ballastic […]
2017 Kia Picanto officially revealed, gets 1.0T-GDI turbo
Remember the sporty little Kia Picanto GT-Line revealed earlier this year? Kia has now released all of the specifications, coinciding with the debut of the new model range. The all-new Picanto will be available with a 1.0-litre and a 1.25-litre naturally aspirated engine, producing 49kW and 96Nm, and 62kW and […]
2017 Audi S4 now on sale in Australia from $99,900
The 2017 Audi S4 sedan and Avant wagon have arrived in Australia, featuring a new 3.0 TFSI engine that makes it the fastest S4 ever produced. Based on the latest, B9 generation A4, the new S4 maintains its subtle yet sporty exterior theme. There’s a neat bodykit around the lower […]