Not that it needs any extra motivation, Ford’s aftermarket tuning partner Mountune has developed an upgrade package for the hot new Ford Focus RS. Mountune is based on the UK but it does offer upgrades for the Australian-delivered Fiesta and Focus ST models. For the Focus RS, the 2.3-litre turbo […]
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.
Lamborghini Huracan ‘Superleggera’ spotted again
Lamborghini has been spotted once again test driving a peculiar prototype version of the Huracan, with all signs pointing to a ‘Superleggera’, of sorts. The company was spotted testing a hot version of the Huracan at the Nurburging last month, featuring more aggressive aero treatment. The example spotted here, by […]
Porsche Cayenne ‘Coupe’ under development
Porsche will soon jump into the coupe SUV market with a swooping-rooflined version of the Cayenne large SUV, reports say. Prototypes have been spotted by international media showing a Panamera-based prototype, jacked up, offering more ground clearance. Although the Panamera body is evident, albeit heavily modified, it’s believed this is […]
2016 Toyota LandCruiser 70 ute review (video)
No other new vehicle on the market blends in with Australia’s arid and unforgiving land like the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series. If you’ve ever seen an Australian postcard with a car on it, chances are the car is a silhouetted shot of the 70 Series. Toyota still makes these, so […]
Nissan reveals updated BladeGlider concept
Nissan has revealed a working prototype version of the BladeGlider concept, bringing together zero-emissions technology and a unique and futurist design. The concept is an evolution of the original project which debuted at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Show, and it has just been unveiled in Rio de Janeiro featuring the […]
Hyundai i20 Turbo Edition announced in the UK
Compact car fans in the UK are being treated to a new special edition Hyundai, called the i20 Turbo Edition. This should inject a bit of zing into the pokey segment. The new-look Hyundai i20 was announced in Europe in 2014. It isn’t available in Australia, despite bringing together a […]
Range Rover Sport SVR review – first impressions (POV)
What’s this sexy beast? Allow us to introduce you to the new Range Rover Sport SVR; the mack daddy of all Range Rovers. It’s the most powerful, most dynamic, and fastest Range Rover ever made. The SVR is the result of Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division, responsible for […]
2016 Skoda Superb 162TSI review (video)
Skoda has become a bit of a byword for ‘clever’, bringing rather ingenuous packaging and features to the masses through its affordable range of models. The 2016 Skoda Superp is one of the latest. And on first impressions, it has the looks, the efficiency, and the performance to really shake […]