Your new car has arrived, Mr Bond. Yep, this is the all-new Aston Martin DB11, otherwise known as the successor to the long-running DB9. Images of the car have surfaced online just 24 hours before its official unveiling at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. And although the specs are yet […]
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.
BMW M2 CSL lightweight in the works – report
It looks like BMW’s M division might be about to launch a hot CSL version of the new M2, a report has revealed. If it’s true, it’ll become the first CSL production car since the E46 M3 back in 2003-2004. According to a recent BMW Blog report, BMW is in […]
Lexus tops 2016 J.D. Power Dependability Study, 5th year running
Lexus has topped the critical J.D. Power 2016 Vehicle Dependability Study as most dependable brand. This is now the fifth year in a row the Japanese company has come out on top. The study this year was for original owners of 2013 model cars and light trucks, detailing problems experienced […]
Aston Martin DB11 previewed in heritage video before Geneva debut
The all-new Aston Martin DB11 will debut in just a few days. But before it arrives the company has decided to release a video celebrating the history of its DB sports cars. Aston Martin will unveil the DB11 at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1. It’s set to introduce […]
Toyota C-HR production compact SUV leaks out early
This is the production version of Toyota’s all-new compact SUV, called the C-HR. Images have leaked out early just ahead of its official Geneva show debut. While many other Japanese and European carmakers are enjoying sales in the booming compact SUV segment, Toyota is yet to offer anything smaller than […]
DS E-TENSE concept revealed; 300kW EV sports car of the future
How’s this for a stunning piece of design? It’s the new concept car by DS Automobiles, called the DS E-TENSE. We think it should be called IN-TENSE. DS Automobiles, a sub-brand of Citroen, says the concept perfectly encapsulates the stylistic and technological vision of the brand, while providing a preview […]
2016 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack on sale in Australia from $49,290
Back by popular demand, Volkswagen has launched the 2016 Passat Alltrack in Australia, based on the recently-introduced eighth-gen Passat. As the name suggests, the Alltrack is a sporty all-terrain version of the Passat wagon. It stands higher off the ground, offering 27.5mm of added ground clearance. It also gets rugged-look […]
Sporty Hyundai Elantra SR turbo confirmed for Australia
Following its recent showroom trends, Hyundai will launch a sporty SR version of the new Elantra later this year, bringing turbo power to the nameplate for the first time. Speaking with PerformanceDrive at the local launch of the 2016 Elantra in Tasmania, Hyundai confirmed there are plans for an SR […]