Looking for a new family run-around that’s also packing serious power under the bonnet? Dodge has just revealed the all-new Durango SRT V8. Based on the Durango, which is a full-size family SUV sold in the US, this version is given a comprehensive makeover by the folks at SRT. It […]
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.
Lexus files trademark application for ‘LC F’, new hypo coupe?
Toyota has been found to have registered a trademark application for the nameplate ‘LC F’, suggesting a super-dooper version of the new LC could be on the cards for the near future. The application was lodged at the European Intellectual Property Office on February 2, and then a trademark was […]
2017 Isuzu D-Max & MU-X not getting limited-slip diff or diff lock
Isuzu is launching the facelifted, 2017 D-Max and MU-X in Australia this week, bringing a range of technical updates and design tweaks. Specific information is under an Australian media-wide embargo until Friday morning, however, PerformanceDrive can confirm the new model will not come with a rear limited-slip differential (LSD) or […]
2017 Suzuki Swift Sport prototype spotted, hides feisty bodykit
Some images showing a prototype version of the next-gen 2017 Suzuki Swift Sport have surfaced on social media, providing a first-look at some of the body design and aero features that are in store for the popular hot hatch. Suzuki revealed the new-look 2017 Swift late last year. It features […]
Update coming for Ferrari F12, to get 597kW 6.5L engine
The Ferrari F12 is already one of the most powerful production cars on the market, especially for a two-wheel drive vehicle. However, an update is set to be on the way that could make it even more powerful. In its current form the F12 uses a 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 […]
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition announced
Porsche is launching Platinum Editions of the Cayenne S and Cayenne S Diesel, adding increased standard features and unique highlights to the large luxury SUV. As we found out last year, the Cayenne is no longer Porsche’s best-selling vehicle. In 2015 the throne was taken over by the smaller Macan […]
Mercedes-AMG GT R sets production car lap record at Bathurst
The Mercedes-AMG GT R has only just been announced for Australia, and it isn’t scheduled to arrive in showrooms until July. But that hasn’t stopped the company from setting a new production car lap record at Bathurst over the weekend. As reported last week, the AMG GT R is an […]
Renault Koleos vs Mazda CX-5: 2WD SUV comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT If you’re in the market for a mid-size SUV, or even a mid-size wagon, here we present you with two options. It’s the very popular Mazda CX-5 versus the Euro newcomer, the suave-looking Renault Koleos. These two are neck and neck in terms of size, specifications, […]