Following the release of the C 43 and E 43 AMG sports models, Mercedes has now unveiled the GLC 43 AMG. This is the company’s first performance-focused mid-size SUV. Like the others, this isn’t the fully-fledged AMG model. Instead, it’s a sporty AMG version of the new GLC. It gives […]
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 Nissan GT-R facelift to be unveiled at New York Auto Show
Nissan is planning to unveil a decent update for the R35 GT-R at the New York Auto Show next week, potentially bringing more technology and power to the Japanese rocketship. When the R35 Nissan GT-R was first released back in 2008, the company kept honing and perfecting the car for […]
First Tesla Model 3 teaser released, debuts March 31
The first teaser of the highly-anticipated Tesla Model 3 has been released, ahead of its March 31 unveiling. Why is it a ‘highly-anticipated’ model? Well, it’s going to be Tesla’s most affordable new car and it will sit in the very competitive mid-size premium sedan segment fighting with the likes […]
2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 revealed, debuts 10-speed auto
Chevrolet has taken the wraps off the 2017 Camaro ZL1 track-ready monster. It features everything a track day car needs while remaining within the confines of a production road car. Starting with the engine, it’s a 6.2-litre supercharged V8 ‘LT4’ unit producing an estimated 477kW of power and 868Nm of […]
2016 Skoda Superb on sale in Australia from $39,990
The all-new 2016 Skoda Superb has touched down in Australia, bringing a range of new technologies to the luxury flagship, and new efficient engine options including a potent 206TSI. Skoda unveiled the new Superb last year. It showcases the company’s traditional focus on practicality while being underpinned by Volkswagen’s latest […]
Toyota previews unique Prius before New York debut, plug-in version?
Toyota has released a teaser image of a new Prius variant that will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show next week. Details are scarce at the moment but industry experts suggest this could be the plug-in version of Toyota’s recently-introduced fourth-gen Prius, allowing customers to recharge the batteries […]
Holden VF Director special edition to help send off Commodore?
Holden could be about to introduce a VF Holden Commodore Director special edition, both as a send-off to the Commodore and to pay respect to the original VK and VL Director models of yesteryear. Last month PerformanceDrive had exclusive word from Holden Australia, confirming there is some kind of special […]
2017 Honda Civic sedan on sale in Australia in June, 1.5 turbo confirmed
Details of the new 2017 Honda Civic sedan destined for Australian showrooms in June have been released, introducing VTEC turbo technology to the nameplate for the first time. Most excitingly of all is the introduction of Honda’s new 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder engine. It produces 127kW of power at 5500rpm, and […]