We’ve tested the Peugeot 308 GTi 250 with its impressive 184kW engine. So now it’s time for the mack daddy GTi 270. This is the flagship in Peugeot’s hot hatch range. It comes with the same engine as the 250 version, only it’s boosted up to 200kW. 200kW from a […]
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.
Holden Trailblazer accidentally revealed with ANCAP result
The new Holden Trailblazer has been inadvertently revealed on ANCAP’s website, showing the Holden-badged Colorado 7 successor for the first time. The image was shown on the ANCAP website briefly before being replaced by a generic Holden logo. News of the Trailblazer receiving a five-star ANCAP safety rating is of […]
All-new Peugeot 3008 SUV Australian launch confirmed for Q1, 2017
Peugeot Australia has confirmed the local launch for the new 3008 SUV will take place during the first quarter of 2017, introducing a chic new design and efficient engines to the increasingly-popular SUV segment. Two engine options will be made available in Australia, including a 1.6-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine […]
Spotted: Mercedes-AMG ‘GT C’ roadster & potential GT R Black Series? (Video)
Mercedes-AMG has been spotted test driving what appears to be a more hardcore version of the new GT R, with industry punters suggesting a Black Series could be on the way. The Black Series label hasn’t been applied to a Mercedes vehicle for a while now. In fact, as far […]
Audi Q2 makes Australian debut at Hamilton Island
The first Audi Q2 has touched down in Australia, kicking off its east coast tour at Hamilton Island some six months before officially going on sale. Audi is using the prestigious Hamilton Island to give Australians (and plenty of tourists, no doubt) their first look at the company’s new entry-level […]
Fiat planning sporty Abarth 124 coupe – report
Fiat is reportedly planning a hard-top coupe version of the new 124 Spider, likely to come in as a performance-oriented Abarth model. According to an Autocar report, the coupe won’t feature a removable hard-top roof like the MX-5 RF, although sharing the same underpinnings. Instead, it’s set to be designed […]
Tesla Model S P100D revealed, 0-100km/h in 2.7 seconds
Tesla has raised the bar once again with the next phase of the Model S and Model X, introducing the P100D package. First thing is first, in Model S form the P100D becomes the quickest-ever production sedan across 0-100km/h. It’s able to stop the clock in just 2.7 seconds with […]
2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2 review (video)
High-revving, naturally aspirated, rear-wheel drive supercars could soon be extinct. While other high-end carmakers turn to turbochargers and all-wheel drive, Lamborghini is happy to serve some of us old-fashioned types with formulas that we still love. Welcome to the Huracan LP 580-2. For those that missed our track test of […]