We’re testing the 2016 HSV GTS for what will probably be the last time, unless rumours of the GTS-R come to fruition. It’s going to be a sad day when this friendly giant goes out of production. The GTS is the flagship sports car in the HSV range, and indeed […]
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.
Next Aston Martin V8 Vantage getting AMG 4.0TT? (video)
Following in the footsteps of its bigger brother, the DB11, the next-gen Aston Martin V8 Vantage is set to switch from a naturally aspirated motor to a turbocharged unit. Specifically, the next-gen Vantage is expected to be the first recipient of Aston and Mercedes-AMG’s partnership plan. Word has it AMG […]
2016 Mazda CX-9 awarded 5-star ANCAP safety
The upcoming 2016 Mazda CX-9 seven-seat SUV has just received the full five-star safety rating in ANCAP’s latest round of crash tests. Mazda Australia is yet to launch the new CX-9, however, in preparation for its local market entry the safety experts are making sure the new model is as […]
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee gets new shifter, electric steering, stop-start
Details of the MY16-MY2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have been revealed for the UK market, and the changes are likely to make their way to Australia very soon. The last we heard the current, MY15 Grand Cherokee was going to be around in Australia until October. But with the announcement of […]
2018 Chevrolet Corvette C8 could be mid-engined, offered in RHD?
Rumours of a mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette are spreading once again. This time the rumours are supported by a pretty convincing prototype. International media are reporting a bunch of spy images that have been taken at GM’s Milford proving ground in the US, showing a prototype with a peculiar rear section […]
Pagani Huayra Roadster shown to select customers at special event
Pagan has presented its new Huayra Roadster to select VIP customers in Italy, giving them a first look at the drop-top version of the company’s latest supercar. The Huayra is the successor to the Zonda, as we all know. And like the Zonda, it was initially announced as a coupe […]
FWD BMW 1 Series sedan / 2 Series Gran Coupe spotted (video)
BMW has been spotted test driving the upcoming front-wheel drive 1 Series sedan for the first time, which might also be called the 2 Series Gran Coupe. The title of the video suggests BMW will make it part of the 2 Series family, joining the likes of the 2 Series […]
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS & Exceed now standard with seven seats in Australia
Mitsubishi Australia is announcing the seven-seat option for its new Pajero Sport (Challenger replacement), giving the heavy-duty SUV a competitive stance along side the rivals. The Pajero Sport is a heavy-duty ute-based SUV that goes up against the likes of the Toyota HiLux-based Fortuner, the D-Max-based MU-X, and the Colorado-based […]