It looks like Mazda was indeed planning a hardtop version of the new MX-5. It has just unveiled the MX-5 RF, which makes its debut at the New York Auto Show in the US. The MX-5 RF is the hardtop version of the new MX-5, featuring a retractable hardtop roof […]
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.
Colorado Xtreme & Trailblazer Premier concepts designed in Australia
Chevrolet Thailand has revealed two heavy-duty off-road concepts at the Bangkok motor show that were designed in Australia, called the Colorado Xtreme and Trailblazer Premier. The vehicles are based on the Colorado ute, with the Trailblazer being the Chevrolet-badged version of our local Colorado 7. Both concepts were designed at […]
Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth edition revealed
Fiat has revealed the new 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth ahead of its New York Auto Show debut later this week. The sports convertible is very similar to the Abarth 124 that we saw a few weeks ago at the Geneva Motor Show. Instead, it is slightly watered down and features […]
Audi temporarily closes factory in Brussels following terror attacks
Audi has halted production of its vehicles built at Brussels in Belgium following the horrific terrorist attacks in the city yesterday. The Volkswagen Group company told its late-shift workers, around 1100 of them, to stay at home as the city remains on high alert. Terror attacks were carried out near […]
2018 BMW X3 prototype spotted; all-new platform, fresh design (video)
BMW has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the all-new next-generation X3 out in winter conditions in Sweden. This is the first time we’ve seen the all-new model undergoing winter testing. The current, second-generation X3 has been on sale now since 2011 with only a facelift freshening things […]
Ford Mustang fails NSW Police test, out of running for Falcon replacement?
With the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore going out of production very soon, police forces around the country will soon be looking for a new highway patrol vehicle. Are we about to welcome a Ford Mustang police car? Not likely. NSW Police have apparently been testing the new Mustang muscle […]
Bell & Ross AeroGT revealed, inspired by exquisite watches
Another new hypercar could be on the horizon, called the AeroGT by Bell & Ross. It’s pitched as a modern design concept only. Penned by Bell & Ross, the French watchmakers, the AeroGT isn’t so much about being a preview to a new hypercar, but instead an extension and promotional […]
Hyundai Tucson Active & Elite 2WD variants swap MPI for GDI engine
The entry-level Hyundai Tucson Active and Elite 2WD variants will undergo an update in the coming weeks, PerformanceDrive has learned, bringing more power from a direct-injected 2.0-litre engine over the existing 2.0MPI unit. Sources have confirmed with PerformanceDrive the current Tucson 2.0MPI engine will be swapped for the newer 2.0GDI […]