Following a preview sketch of the new C-Class Cabriolet earlier this week, Mercedes-Benz has now been spotted test driving a near-production prototype out and about in Germany. The prototype sports a fetching red roof, confirming the new drop-top C-Class will come with a folding fabric roof and not a folding […]
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.
Lotus Elise Cup 250 is the fastest-ever Elise, replaces Cup 220
Lotus has revealed its fastest ever road-going Elise, called the Elise Cup 250. It comes in open-top roadster form as standard. The new model replaces the Elise Cup 220, featuring a higher-output version of the 1.8-litre supercharged four-cylinder. The engine now produces an impressive 181kW of power at 7200rpm, and […]
Video: New Audi Q2 previewed again, gets bright yellow body
It looks like Audi is really taking the teaser concept to the max with the new Q2 compact SUV, releasing yet another sneak peek of the upcoming model. In the latest teaser Audi has given us the pleasure of a video this time. It shows the new Q2 being driven […]
Wald plans serious bodykit upgrade for the new Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius is hardly a mecca for performance tuning and aftermarket enthusiasts, however, it seems bodykit specialist Wald International has developed somewhat of an upgrade package for the new model. Toyota revealed the new-look Prius last year, showcasing a sharper design with some subtle performance-like tones, such as an […]
Toyota RAV4 TRD sports version in the works – report
Toyota could be about to introduce a sporty TRD performance version of its smallest SUV, the RAV4. This would be the first performance RAV4 to hit the market. Speaking with Automobile Magazine, Toyota’s US general manage Bill Fay said such an idea “would be awesome”. According to the report Toyota […]
2016 Mahindra XUV500 now on sale in Australia from $29,900
Mahindra has launched its new XUV500 W8 seven-seat SUV in Australia in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive form, promising “exhilarating performance” with sporty suspension offering “a lot of room for fun”. Initially launched in Australia back in 2012, the XUV500 is the company’s largest SUV passenger vehicle available Down Under. […]
2016 Volvo V40 facelift to debut at Geneva, online reveal February 24
Volvo has very quietly confirmed it will be unveiling the facelifted V40 hatch at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show next month, with an online reveal scheduled for February 24. The current V40 has been on sale since 2013. It will be one of the last models in the company’s showroom […]
Lexus LC 500h hybrid variant revealed, full debut at Geneva
Lexus is planning to unveil the expected hybrid version of the stunning Lexus LC grand touring coupe at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, and has released some images to get everybody talking. It’s essentially the same gob-smacking coupe as the LC 500 revealed at the North American Auto Show earlier […]