An exclusive GT-Line pack is being prepared for the Kia Sorento, PerformanceDrive has learned, bringing luxury and sporty-oriented highlights to the company’s flagship SUV. The option pack is set to follow in the footsteps of the GT-Line kit offered with the top-of-the-range Sportage Platinum. In the smaller SUV the kit […]
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 Holden Trailblazer on sale in Australia from $47,990
Holden has announced pricing and local specifications for the new Trailblazer heavy-duty seven-seat SUV. It comes is as the replacement to the Colorado 7. Coinciding with the launch of the new-look Colorado, the Trailblazer shares a similarly updated design, with a more sophisticated dual front grille, new slimline headlights, and […]
2016 Jaguar XF S 35t review (video)
In need of a swift, stately sedan with a compelling design and enough technology to satisfy even the savviest of tech nerds? The 2016 Jaguar XF S 35t could be the perfect solution for you. Jaguar introduced the new XF late last year. Although it is based on the same […]
G30 BMW 5 Series previewed again, shows some body (video)
BMW has released another, slightly more revealing teaser video of the all-new 2017 5 Series. This time we get a glimpse of the exterior design, albeit in an over-dramatic, powerful-sounding presentation. Getting ready for its public unveiling at the Paris show later this month, the new 5 Series is expected […]
Lexus UX concept leaked, to inspire new compact SUV
An image of the Lexus UX concept has leaked out early, revealing a rather edgy new SUV design. It’s set to inspire a compact premium SUV of the future. Like all premium car manufacturers, and pretty much all carmakers actually, SUVs of all shapes and sizes are important products for […]
410kW HSV Clubsport R8 Tourer special edition coming
Holden will stop producing the Commodore in Australia late next year, and this means performance arm HSV will stop producing its range of V8 Commodore-based models. According to a source speaking with PerformanceDrive, who prefers to remain anonymous, HSV is planning a number of special editions early next year to […]
2018 BMW M5 F90 spotted again, looks powerful (video)
BMW has been spotted once again preparing the new 2018 F90 M5 out on the Nurburgring in Germany. And boy does it look (and sound) powerful. As history tells us, BMW usually introduces the mighty M5 at around the same time as a new generation 5 Series. In this case […]
Jeep Cherokee & Renegade recalled, potential power loss
Another recall has been announced for the Jeep Cherokee and Renegade, this time due to a potential electrical issue which could leave the SUVs without acceleration power. This is now the second time the Cherokee and Renegade have been recalled this year. Keep in mind recalls in Australia are only […]