Mercedes-Benz has confirmed its intentions to unveil the next-gen C-Class Cabriolet at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, releasing this preview sketch to build anticipation. Even though the latest-gen C-Class sedan has been on sale for a couple of years now, the drop-top version is yet to be seen. Late last […]
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.
Renault Megane R.S. 275 Cup Premium review (video)
Renault is calling it a highly potent road warrior. Facts tell us it is one of the quickest front-wheel drive hot hatches on sale, as well as being the most powerful currently on the market. The Renault Megane R.S. 275 Cup Premium isn’t quite the most potent hot hatch the […]
Audi Q2 compact SUV teased again, previews sharp design
Following up from the teaser earlier this week, Audi has released its second preview for the all-new Q2 compact crossover which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Seen here with a cloth draped over it, the new Q2 looks like it will come with a rather sharp […]
2016 Mazda CX-9 production begins, arrives in Australia mid-2016
Production of the freshly-designed 2016 Mazda CX-9 large crossover has officially commenced in Japan, ready for market entry later this year. The new CX-9 will be a very important model for Mazda, taking on some of the latest and greatest three-row-seat large SUVs that have popped up in recent times. […]
BMW 330e & X5 xDrive40e confirmed for Australia, arrive in May
BMW Australia has just confirmed it will be launching the new 330e sedan and X5 xDrive40e plug-in hybrid vehicles in May this year. This is the first time the models are being made available Down Under. Both feature advanced hybrid technology evolved from BMW’s i brand developments, all part of […]
Video: Abarth 124 Spider spotted, hotter version of new Fiat drop-top
Fiat has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the highly-anticipated Abarth Fiat 124 Spider out on public roads in Italy. We all knew it was coming at some stage, but now we get to see, in the metal, some clear confirmation Fiat is developing a hotted up version […]
2017 Volvo V90 wagon revealed in leaked images
Images of the 2017 Volvo V90 have leaked online (on purpose or not, we don’t know), giving us a clear look at the next-generation large station wagon. As previously reported, the new V90 is based on the S90 sedan. It’s one of the first models to be based on Volvo’s […]
BMW M760Li xDrive M Performance limousine revealed
As suspected, BMW was indeed planning an M Performance version of the new 7 Series. And here it is, the M760Li xDrive. Under the bonnet lies the beating heart of a 6.6-litre twin-turbo V12 producing a colossal 441kW of power and 800Nm of torque. This is hooked up to an […]