Kia Australia will soon launch the MY2017 Optima bringing a number of subtle updates, PerformanceDrive has learnt. According to leaked documents, the MY17 Optima will be offered with more premium interior features including optional sports bucket seats in leather, in a tubular pattern, in either black or red. Some other […]
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.
2017 Audi Q5 previewed again, air suspension confirmed (video)
Audi is continuing with the teasers for the next-gen Q5 mid-size SUV, before its official unveiling at the Paris motor show debut later this week. As previously reported, the new Q5 will be a major model update for the SUV, switching to a newer MLB Evo platform which should see […]
2018 Audi RS 5 spotted, switches from V8 to 2.9TT V6 (video)
Audi has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen Audi RS 5 performance coupe out on the Nurburgring, pushing the new V6 and some clever drive technologies to their limits. It’s understood the next RS 5 will come with a special, next-gen torque vectoring control system that […]
2017 Suzuki S-Cross gets new look, 1.0T Boosterjet added
Suzuki has revealed the facelifted S-Cross in the UK, bringing a new-look front end and a range of turbocharged engine options. On the outside the 2017 S-Cross showcases a completely new grille layout, updated headlights, and more upright theme giving it a bolder and stronger presence, Suzuki claims. Ground clearance […]
Ford Europe announces five-door Fiesta ST
Ford of Europe has announced it is introducing a five-door version of the awesome little Ford Fiesta ST for the first time, making it more practical than ever before. Usually only available in three-door hatch layout, the five-door Fiesta ST takes on the same hot hatch personality only it opens […]
2017 Jeep Compass officially revealed
Jeep has officially revealed the all-new 2017 Compass small SUV near its Pernambuco plant in Brazil, where the off-roader will be produced. At this stage only the first images have been revealed, showing mostly what we’ve already seen in spy shots. The new Compass seems to blend some of the […]
2018 BMW ‘Z5’ spotted at Nurburgring, interesting aero kit (video)
Following the recent spotting of the new Toyota Supra at the Nurburgring, it seems BMW is readying its version of the car expected to adopt a ‘Z5’ nameplate. It’s understood BMW and Toyota are co-developing both sports cars simultaneously, likely sharing some major components. The fact that a test mule […]
Nissan Navara Series II adds SL variant, revised suspension
Nissan Australia will soon introduce a range of updates as part of the 2017 Nissan Navara Series II launch for the dual-cab lineup, PerformanceDrive has learned, bringing revised specifications while introducing a new SL variant. According to leaked documents, the D23 Navara Series II will welcome an SL ‘tradie’ grade […]