Tesla isn’t shy when it comes to boasting about the strengths of its vehicles, including literally in terms of structural integrity and safety. A huge crash in Germany with a Model S does well to reiterate the company’s point. These harrowing images show the result of a high-speed crash that […]
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.
Skoda Kodiaq name confirmed for new seven-seat large SUV
Skoda is planning to introduce an all-new large SUV later this year, and the company has just confirmed it will be called the Kodiaq. While the Volkswagen-owned brand has offered plenty of crossovers and jumped up wagons, this is the first time it is stepping into the seven-seat large SUV […]
2016 BMW M3 & M4 Competition on sale in Australia from $144,900
BMW Australia is introducing the new M3 and M4 Competition, arriving in dealerships later this month. These are higher-powered versions of the acclaimed sports cars. As revealed earlier this year, the M3 and M4 Competition take BMW M’s motorsport heritage further by bringing enhanced components and even more power for […]
2017 Holden Trailblazer confirmed as Colorado 7 replacement
Holden Australia has just confirmed the 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer will go on sale in Australia as a Holden, and that it will keep the international Trailblazer badge. The Trailblazer has been the overseas version of our Colorado 7. It’s essentially the same vehicle, albeit with different badges and some minor […]
2016 Abarth 595 on sale in Australia, new entry level hot hatch
Looking to buy an exciting compact hot hatch? A new Fiat 500 performance model has been announced for Australia, called the Abarth 595, coming in as the most affordable Abarth yet. The new 595 is based on the latest Fiat 500. Fiat Chrysler Australia says it helps to bridge the […]
Porsche unveils next-gen twin-turbo V8, to debut in next Panamera
Porsche has used the Vienna Motor Symposium in Austria to announce details of its new twin-turbo V8 engine that will find its way into the Panamera and Cayenne in the near future. Full specifications are yet to be confirmed but it’s understood the new unit is set to be an […]
2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ special edition on sale in Australia
Mitsubishi Australia is jumping onto the special edition ute bandwagon, announcing the release of the new Triton GLX+ double cab. It, like the others, brings added equipment and boosted value to the tradies’ favourite. Based on the new Triton GLX dual cab, the GLX+ comes with 16-inch alloy wheels (replacing […]
Italian Carabinieri get two Alfa Romeo Giulia QV police cars
Of course, only the Italians would adopt a 375kW twin-turbo sports car for its official military police. Yep, the Carabinieri has been given two brand new Alfa Romeo Giulia QV sports cars. The exquisite police cars will be used in Milan and Rome, showcasing the traditional blue, red and while […]