Check out this. It’s the new SEVEN SUV concept by Hyundai. Although it looks super-futuristic, it will actually inspire the upcoming IONIQ 7 production model in the future. The IONIQ 7 will join the IONIQ 5 and the IONIQ 6 in the new fully electric sub-range of the showroom. And […]
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 UX 300e price in Australia confirmed, from $74,000
Yes, this is a big one. The first-ever fully electric Lexus, the UX 300e, has touched down in Australia and prices have been confirmed to start from $74,000. It comes at interesting times actually, as EV options are really starting to expand in Australia, and in particular in the small-medium […]
Lexus NX 450h+ confirmed for Australia, most powerful & quickest NX yet
While Australia misses out on the latest Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid offered overseas, Lexus has just confirmed the NX 450h+ PHEV twin will be hitting local showrooms next year. It’ll come in as the flagship of the new NX range. The NX 450h+ is powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol-electric […]
Porsche reveals new Taycan GTS variant, confirmed for Australia
The GTS family is growing at Porsche, with the announcement of the new Taycan GTS. It sits in between the 4S and the Taycan Turbo as an intermediate high performance variant. Porsche applies its GTS badge to models that are distinctly sportier than the regular variants, but just below the […]
2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS unveiled, on sale in Australia
Introducing the most hardcore, most track-ready road legal iteration of the Porsche 718 Cayman ever. The GT4 RS. It has just debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Building on from the already-bonkers Cayman GT4, the RS adds an extra layer of track preparation and capability. It becomes the new […]
Citroen C5 X confirmed for Australia, PHEV under evaluation
Citroen Australia has confirmed the new C5 X will be introduced in local showrooms in 2022, following evaluation since its initial debut earlier this year. The C5 X was unveiled in April, showcasing a sporty, coupe-style profile but with an elevated road stance for some level of off-road ability. In […]
80 Maserati Grecale prototypes arranged in record-breaking trident display
Maserati has sent out a creative teaser of its upcoming Grecale mid-size SUV, arranging 80 prototypes to resemble the company’s trident emblem. The company has had to postpone the debut of what will be its second SUV, mainly due to the semiconductor shortages and implications of COVID-19. It was originally […]
Mazda CX-60 spotted in full, RWD-based platform with inline-6 power
Yesterday the new Mazda CX-50 was revealed, for the North American market. Today we get a sneak peek at the new CX-60 which is destined for the European, Japanese and Australian markets. The CX-60 is one of many new SUVs to be based on Mazda’s upcoming longitudinal (rear-wheel drive based) […]