McLaren is continuing with its teaser campaign for the upcoming, second-generation Super Series models. And the latest news confirms a 4.0-litre V8 is in store. The new 4.0-litre V8 will feature a twin-turbo system, replacing the current 3.8-litre setup. There’s no mention on outputs but McLaren says the engine is […]
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.
2017 Nissan Pathfinder arrives in March, more power for V6
Nissan Australia is sprucing up the Pathfinder for the introduction of the MY2017 update, which arrives in March. The update brings a revised engine, more technology, and improved ride and handling. Three main variant grades will be on offer, ranging from the ST, ST-L, and the Ti, with front-wheel drive […]
2018 Jaguar XF revealed, gets new 2.0TT diesel option
Following the announcement of the MY2018 Jaguar F-PACE and XE earlier today, Jaguar has also planned similar refreshments for the XF large luxury sedan. The MY18 update introduces three new Ingenium engine options, including two 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder tunes and a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel four-cylinder. Petrol models produce 147kW and […]
2018 Jaguar XE S gets 280kW tune, new 147kW-184kW 2.0L added
The MY2018 Jaguar XE has been announced, introducing some new four-cylinder Ingenium engine options as well as bumping up the power for the flagship XE S variant. Starting with the flagship, the XE S continues with a 3.0-litre supercharged V6. Only now it churns out 280kW and 450Nm instead of […]
MY2018 Jaguar F-PACE gets new twin-turbo 2.0 diesel, RWD option
Jaguar Land Rover is introducing its new range of Ingenium petrol and diesel engines for the F-PACE as part of the MY2018 rollout. All are four-cylinder units, with outputs topping out at 184kW. Some of these engines have already been introduced in the latest Land Rover Discovery Sport, such as […]
2017 Ford Ranger FX4 special edition now on sale in Australia
A new special edition Ford Ranger has been announced to spice up the Australian range, called the Ranger FX4. It adds a number of bespoke highlights and fashion-conscious accessories. Based on the Ranger PX Mk II XLT variant, the FX4 builds on the rugged-and-ready foundations of the popular dual-cab ute […]
Pagani Huayra Roadster unveiled; lighter, more powerful than coupe
Following a number of sneaky teasers and hints, Pagani has just unveiled the gorgeous Huayra Roadster. This is the first drop-top version of the Huayra supercar. The Huayra has actually been around since 2012 – the time has gone fast hasn’t it – and since then there hasn’t really been […]
2018 Lexus LS 500h set for Geneva, debuts twin-turbo hybrid
While the 2018 Lexus LS 500 has already been revealed, earlier this year, the company is planning to debut the new LS 500h hybrid version at Geneva. As we found out at the Detroit auto show earlier this year, Lexus has developed a brand-new 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 for the LS. […]