Toyota has used the 2017 Chicago auto show to unveil a sporty, more rugged version of the RAV4, called the RAV4 Adventure. Set to arrive in US dealerships in September, the RAV4 Adventure is actually more than just some clever badging and marketing. Underneath, the powertrain adopts a new “dynamic […]
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 Isuzu MU-X arrives in Australia, gets 6sp, Euro 5 engine
Coinciding with the launch of the 2017 Isuzu D-Max, Isuzu Ute Australia has also introduced the MY16.5 MU-X heavy-duty SUV. The MY16.5 misses out on the LED-infused high-tech headlights that feature on the D-Max update, but it does come with a revised front end and grille area, and an updated […]
2017 Isuzu D-Max arrives; gets 6spd, touchscreen, more torque
Isuzu Ute Australia is launching the 2017 D-Max, which introduces a comprehensive powertrain update, along with exterior and interior tweaks. Firstly, the engine remains a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder. However, it now features a diesel particulate filter, a new variable geometry turbo, and new pistons. These help to provide more torque […]
2017 Isuzu D-Max & MU-X review – Australian launch
The Isuzu D-Max and MU-X have come in for a pretty significant update, bringing in an Australia-exclusive engine overhaul, along with introducing more technology and a revised design. Chief among the update, which applies in the form of the MY17 D-Max and MY16.5 MU-X, is a vastly improved and enhanced […]
Tesla Model S P100D resets 0-60mph record: 2.28 seconds
After a recent update, the Tesla Model S P100D has reset the record books once again, setting a mind-blowing 0-60mph time of just 2.2755 seconds. The time was laid down by Motor Trend, using its rollout timing format. But even though this format subtracts the first foot of travel, a […]
Kia Stinger arrives in Australia third quarter, 3.3TT V6 & 2.0T confirmed
Kia Australia has confirmed the new Stinger rear-wheel drive sports sedan will arrive locally during the third quarter of this year. The confirmation comes from the company’s local website, that says it will arrive in the third quarter of this year. It also says the car, although originally developed on […]
Bugatti Chiron production well underway, deliveries commence Q1
Production of the epic new Bugatti Chiron has commenced at the company’s immaculate headquarters in Molsheim, France. Bugatti has made extensive revisions to the production facility to accommodate the Chiron’s production, such as a new area for pre-assembly of the exterior components at the technology centre, while installing a new […]
Mazda MX-5 RF continues 5-star ANCAP safety rating
The cool new Mazda MX-5 RF hardtop has been tested by the safety gurus at ANCAP, and, unsurprisingly, it has received a five-star rating just like its soft-top brother. Not only is the RF awarded a five-star rating, the update that coincided with the RF’s introduction also brought along a […]