The Toyota Corolla is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, continuing its success as the world’s most popular vehicle. Since it debuted in Japan back in 1966, Toyota has sold a whopping 44 million examples of the humble Corolla. It has been sold in 150 countries, and produced in 16 […]
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.
New BMW 8 Series confirmed, prototypes spotted
BMW has been spotted test driving what appears to be a new 8 Series, essentially confirming the long-rumoured revival for the flagship nameplate. A prototype was spotted by various media during testing on public roads recently, and although PD doesn’t have access to any images, the main news is the […]
Next-gen Jeep Compass spotted during photo shoot
An image of the next-generation, 2017 Jeep Compass has surfaced online, giving us our first look at small SUV before its expected debut at the LA auto show in November. As previously reported the next Compass will come in as a replacement for both the current Compass and the Patriot, […]
Hyundai Veloster Street Turbo review – first impressions (POV)
To spruce up the now five-year-old Veloster Hyundai Australia has devised this sporty little number. It’s called the Street Turbo Special Edition, based on the flagship SR Turbo. The Hyundai Veloster was the second best-selling sports car in Australia last year in the under-$80,000 segment, only losing out to the […]
Abarth 124 Spider on sale in Australia in October
Fiat’s Australian arm has confirmed the local details for the upcoming MX-5-based Abarth 124 Spider, which will arrive in showrooms in October. The new Abarth 124 Spider is based on the Fiat 124, which itself is based on the Mazda MX-5, developed as part of a co-development partnership. For the […]
2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country revealed
After a number of teasers Volvo has now taken the wraps off the new V90 Cross Country, based on the fresh V90 wagon. The CC is essentially a jumped up version of the V90, helping it sit somewhere in between the XC90 full-size seven-seat SUV and the large V90 wagon […]
2017 Audi Q3 update introduces S line package
Audi has revealed the facelift Q3 small SUV, giving it a revised look while adding sporty S line trimmings packages and and unique interior highlights. Borrowing from Audi’s latest design language, the Q3 adopts a sharper and more modern look otherwise seen on the latest Q7 and the upcoming Q2 […]
Mitsubishi GT-PHEV concept shown ahead Paris debut
Mitsubishi has revealed yet another SUV concept which could inspire a future model, perhaps even the next-gen ASX? It’s called the GT-PHEV concept. The company is getting ready to unveil the car to the public later this month, where it will grace the Mitsubishi stand at the Paris motor show […]