Volkswagen has released more details and images of the 2017 Amarok following its initial unveiling earlier this month. For the first time, we get a good look at the interior too. The interior of the 2017 Amarok has been vastly updated compared with the outgoing model, with finer quality materials […]
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.
2016 Suzuki Vitara diesel on sale in Australia from $35,990
Following the release of the new Vitara S Turbo, Suzuki Australia has now confirmed another powertrain is joining the lineup; the RT-X Diesel. The new Vitara RT-X Diesel features a 1.6-litre turbo DDiS (direct injection) four-cylinder, producing 88kW of power and 320Nm of torque. It might only sit in the […]
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 spotted, insane speed & noise (video)
Chevrolet has been spotted test driving prototype versions of the new 2017 Camaro ZL1 at the Nurburgring, really pushing the new car to the limits. Not to be confused with the Camaro Z/28, the ZL1 sits at the top of the rankings in terms of performance track-ready machines. Under the […]
2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport review (video)
It’s billed as a “family sports car”, and even though there is nothing sporty about the 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in the traditional sense of the word, it does present quite an adventurous and very capable set of skills. This is the replacement to the local Challenger – one of […]
2016 BMW 4 Series on sale in Australia from $68,900, 440i added
The updated 2016 BMW 4 Series has landed in Australia, with improved economy for the entry variants and a new range-topping 440i adding more power. BMW initially revealed the updates earlier this year but now the Aussie details have been confirmed. Locals are treated to the new 420i and its […]
2017 Peugeot 3008 officially revealed; larger, SUV capability
Following this morning’s teaser Peugeot has now unveiled the all-new 3008 SUV. As suspected, it adopts an SUV layout as opposed to the MPV-like style of the outgoing version. The new model is the first SUV to be based on the new EMP2 platform, also seen under the 308 hatch. […]
2016 Subaru Forester tS STI on sale in Australia from $54,990
Subaru Australia has confirmed the STI-developed Forester tS will land in local showrooms next month, with the order books already filling fast. The tS is described as the “ultimate version” of Subaru’s sporty turbocharged SUV. It features plenty of STI influence that not only boosts the Forester’s visual appeal but […]
2016 Hyundai Tucson SR sports version spotted
It seems Hyundai Australia has quietly introduced a sporty Hyundai Tucson SR variant, or so it seems with one recently spotted out on the roads in Sydney. This could follow in the footsteps of the Santa Fe SR, bringing a range of aftermarket-like options to the popular SUV. In the […]