Ford Australia has announced some updates for the introduction of the 2022 Focus ST, bringing in styling revisions, new tech inside, and a new ST X flagship trim. Interestingly, Ford Australia is dropping the regular Focus models for 2022 and instead only offering the performance ST variants. The local arm […]
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.
2022 Hyundai Staria-Load review – Australian launch (video)
If Robocop had a career change and became an electrician, we reckon he’d opt for this as his work car. Welcome to the first all-new Hyundai iLoad in over 13 years. It’s not actually called the iLoad any more. Instead, it adopts the name Staria-Load, derived from the new Staria […]
2022 Subaru WRX Sportswagon confirmed for Australia
Exciting times ahead for Subaru fans in Australia, as the local arm has just confirmed it will be introducing the all-new 2022 WRX Sportswagon next year. Described, by Subaru, as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing”, the new model pretty much replaces the Levorg and will join the new WRX sedan. […]
2021 Ford Ranger FX4 Max review (video)
Machoism and testosterone, to the max. The 2021 Ford Ranger FX4 Max is the ultimate expression of everything manly and outdoorsy. It’s also the ultimate intimidator on the highway. It probably sounds like we’re having a dig at the FX4. And we are, kind of. But this stuff clearly appeals […]
Hyundai IONIQ 5 initial allocation in Australia sold out in 2 hours
The hotly-anticipated Hyundai IONIQ 5 is sold out in Australia. Well, the initial allocation of 240 units. It officially went on sale this morning. Hyundai’s online portal went live at 9:30am and, due to demand, the website crashed momentarily. After just two hours though the initial allocation of 240 units […]
2022 Honda Civic Type R prototype spotted, finally sounds good (video)
Honda has been spotted testing a heavily-clad prototype versions of its 11th-generation Civic Type R on the roads in Germany. And joy of joys, we can hear it has an actual exhaust note. If you’ve driven the current/outgoing Civic Type R, we’re sure you’ll agree, the exhaust sound is less-than-appetising. […]
300kW Volvo C40 Recharge EV production commences in Belgium
Production of the all-new Volvo C40 Recharge has officially kicked off at the company’s major global plant in Ghent, Belgium. The new model enters the market as a coupe-style sibling to the XC40 Recharge SUV. The C40 Recharge is, technically, the company’s second fully electric vehicle, behind the XC40 Recharge. […]
2022 Ford Ranger previewed again, rear disc brakes confirmed (video)
The teaser campaign for the all-new 2022 Ford Ranger continues, and this time the local arm has sent out some imagery showing a prototype wearing a retro wrap. The prototype also appears to be using rear disc brakes. The next-gen Ford Ranger is set to take toughness and turn it […]