Subaru has introduced the all-new 2017 Impreza at the New York Auto Show, debuting a fresh platform and a rather soft new design. Most importantly, the new Impreza really is all new. Underneath is the company’s latest global platform which will take the showroom towards 2020. It’s lighter, more responsive, […]
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.
2017 Audi R8 Spyder is lighter, more powerful & more efficient
Arriving just in time for the northern hemisphere summer, Audi has unveiled the stunning 2017 R8 Spyder V10 at the New York Auto Show. Based on the new R8 supercar, the Spyder version is, as you probably expected, the drop-top version. It features a lightweight cloth roof which is operated […]
Genesis New York Concept unveiled, previews new mid-size sedan
Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis has unveiled the ‘New York Concept’ at, where else but the New York Auto Show which is just getting underway now. The concept gives us some clues as to the brand’s future design and technical direction, featuring a “expressive and refined” philosophy called Athletic Elegance. What’s […]
2017 Nissan GT-R unveiled, on sale in Australia in September
Nissan has lifted the veil on the new 2017 GT-R, known as the MY16 in Australia. This is the latest and probably the last R35 Nissan GT-R update for this generation. Firstly, yes, there is even more power. The 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 has been tweaked and comes with individual ignition […]
2016 Tesla Model S 90D 7.1 review (video)
You know you’re approaching a digitised world when the car you drive isn’t named after an animal, or a fancy made-up word, but instead a numerical value in relation to its software version. Welcome to the Tesla Model S 90D… 7.1. The Tesla Model S lineup can be a little […]
Lincoln Navigator Concept aims to be the SUV of all SUVs
Gangsters and high rollers, your new ride has arrived. This is the Lincoln Navigator concept, also known as the biggest and blingiest SUV the company has ever made. The Navigator is the Ford-owned company’s largest luxury SUV, and this concept previews the next-gen model which is set to arrive on […]
Mercedes-Benz reveals its BMW X4 rival; the GLC Coupe
Are you looking to buy a new mid-size premium SUV but want something slightly sportier? Here’s an option. It’s the coupe version of the Mercedes-Benz GLC. Designed as a junior version of the GLE Coupe, and as a rival to the BMW X4, the new GLC Coupe is a four-door […]
2017 Audi Q5 spotted at Nurburgring with MLB Evo platform (video)
Audi has been spotted test driving the all-new Q5 mid-size SUV out on what must have been one of the first testing days of the season at the Nurburgring. You can still see some signs of the snowy winter around parts of the infamous circuit, as Audi test drivers put […]