Mazda Australia has announced a range of updates for the 2016 CX-5. It packs more standard features across the board, all in the name of boosting safety. Chief among the added features is the inclusion of Mazda’s i-ACTIVESENSE safety technologies. Entry level Maxx and Maxx Sport are now fitted with […]
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.
Jaguar F-PACE R / SVR V8 confirmed, prototype spotted (video)
We all expected it to come but now we have proof Jaguar is at least working on a high-performance version of its new F-PACE SUV. It’s unknown if it will adopt an F-PACE R or SVR badge at this stage, but a V8 is a certainty. Jaguar only recently entered […]
2017 Honda Civic hatch debuts new 1.0 turbo 3cyl
We’ve seen plenty of images and signs of what to expect from the new Honda Civic hatch, but now the Japanese company has unveiled the full production version in Euro-spec at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. Perhaps the biggest news to come from the unveiling is the confirmation of an […]
2017 Audi Q5 revealed at Paris show, up to 90kg lighter
After an exhaustive teaser campaign Audi has officially revealed the 2017 Q5 mid-size SUV at the Paris Motor Show, currently getting underway. The new model’s design isn’t really anything to get excited about, as it looks pretty much like all of the company’s other SUVs. It does step up to […]
Lexus UX concept unveiled at 2016 Paris Motor Show
Following some initial interior and exterior shots, Lexus has now unveiled the new UX concept SUV at the 2016 Paris Motor Show in France. The UX is set to preview an upcoming compact SUV for the future showroom, based on the Toyota C-HR. In concept form it showcases a very […]
Aussie-bound 2017 Honda Civic Type R previewed
Honda has revealed a preview of the new Civic Type R which is set to be the example that will eventually be introduced in Australia. The current Civic Type R isn’t available in Australia, which means the last Type R we had was back in 2011. The new model is […]
2017 Land Rover Discovery unveiled, on sale in Australia in July
Following last night’s website slip-up (Australian time), Land Rover has now officially revealed the all-new 2017 Discovery 5. It’s up to 480kg lighter, more efficient, and cleverer than ever. The new model is a full-size SUV offering seating for seven adults, along with a large cargo area measuring 1231 litres […]
2017 Land Rover Discovery revealed, accidentally
Images of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery have appeared on the Australian Land Rover website, revealing the new model’s exterior for the first time. Land Rover will unveil the all-new Discovery in around 24 hours, at the Paris motor show. However, it appears the Aussie website developers were a little […]