Mercedes-Benz will unveil the facelifted 2017 GLA small SUV later this week, at the Detroit auto show. And to build excitement the company has just released a typical teaser image. The teaser shot shows the front end in a poorly lit scene, but it does confirm new sharper-edged headlights, a […]
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.
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV priced from $143,900 in Australia
Prices for the hugely anticipated Alfa Romeo Giulia QV high-performance mid-size sports sedan have been announced for the Australian market. Due to arrive on local shores on February 16, the Giulia Quadrifoglio will become one of the most powerful sedans in its class. It features a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 developed […]
Kia ‘Stinger GT’ previewed again, turbo & automatic confirmed (video)
The next teaser for Kia’s exciting new sports sedan, dubbed the Stinger GT, has been released in the lead up to its debut at the Detroit show next week. For the latest video Kia is giving us a glimpse of various parts of the body, including some of the finer […]
2018 Mitsubishi ASX spotted, inspired by XR-PHEV II concept
A prototype version of the next-generation Mitsubishi ASX has been spotted driving in Japan, with relatively little camouflage concealing its design. Snapped by Twitter user @hotaka_ltd and picked up by autoevolution, the prototype looks to be wearing a near-production body. We only get a view from behind, but it is […]
Caterham wants conventional sports car, seeking partnership
British sportscar maker Caterham is considering building a more conventional sports car, separate from its semi open-wheel lightweights that it usually makes, a report has revealed. According to a recent Autocar report, Caterham is considering making a front-engined, rear-wheel drive model likely in the shape of a coupe, using a […]
2017 Suzuki Swift revealed, 1.0L turbo confirmed
After a few leaked images and scanned brochures, Suzuki has now unveiled the new-look, 2017 Swift. And as a big surprise, it debuts a range of new engines including a hybrid option and a 1.0-litre turbo. The 2017 Suzuki Swift’s design is, as expected, more modern and crisp, with a […]
Porsche reveals Panamera Executive with Exclusive Carmine Red
Porsche seems to be getting into the Christmas spirit, revealing a new Panamera Turbo Executive by Porsche Exclusive showing off a bright, Santa-like red paint scheme. The special edition is coated in Carmine Red and features the full SportDesign package that adds a number of black highlights and sporty enhancements. […]
2017 Audi RS 4 Avant spotted, to get 2.9TT V6 (video)
Audi has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next RS 4 Avant performance wagon out on the Nurburgring, based on the B9-generation A4 launched in 2015. Keen-eyed viewers will notice this prototype is actually wearing an ‘S4’ badge. A close look behind the big wheels also show […]