Tesla has quietly introduced a new variant, called the 100D. The 100kWh powertrain is available in the Model S and Model X. Not to be confused with the P100D, which is technically the quickest-accelerating production sedan in the world, the 100D becomes the longest-range electric vehicle currently on the market. […]
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.
2018 Subaru XV confirmed for Geneva debut, on sale mid-2017
Subaru has confirmed it will unveil the all-new, next-gen XV small crossover at the upcoming Geneva motor show in March. The Subaru XV has been on sale in essentially the same form since its debut in 2012, arguably at the start of the SUV tidal wave. Since then, XV sales […]
2017 Shelby Super Snake revealed, celebrates 50th anniversary
Shelby has introduced the new, 2017 Super Snake Mustang to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the nameplate. The car was revealed at a recent Barrett-Jackson auction event. The new model becomes the most powerful and potent new-generation Mustang on the market, featuring a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 belting out 500kW […]
2019 BMW X7 super-SUV prototype spotted (video)
BMW has been spotted test driving its new super-sized SUV, the X7, out in extreme winter conditions in the Arctic Circle. The German manufacturer confirmed the X7 early last year, and as far as we know it will be based on its latest platform which is expected to be used […]
2017 Toyota Kluger on sale in Australia in February, more power & 8spd auto
Toyota Australia has confirmed the 2017 model year update for the Kluger will arrive locally next month, bringing more power and efficiency to the popular seven-seat SUV. Firstly, the likeable ‘2GR-FKS’ 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V6 is getting direct injection technology. This not only helps to see outputs boosted to 218kW […]
2017 Opel Crossland X revealed as new compact crossover
Opel and Vauxhall have revealed the new Crossland X crossover, which could eventually find its way into our local range badged as a Holden. The Euro GM brands confirmed the model in November last year, along with many other SUVs in the pipeline. It sits beneath the Mokka X SUV, […]
2017 Lexus LX570 review (video)
If you think Toyota is a company that produces only boring cars, the 2017 Lexus LX570 is the antidote. Not only is it Lexus’s way of sticking its finger up at the green car movement, being available exclusively with a big thirsty V8, it’s also based on – in our […]
2017 BMW 4 Series update revealed with minor tweaks
BMW has revealed a mild update for the 4 Series, bringing a higher level of standard technology along with some cosmetic tweaks inside and out. Available in two-door coupe and convertible, and four-door coupe form, the 4 Series has become a successful successor to the 3 Series two-door models. During […]