Kia has unveiled the Niro ‘Hybrid Utility Vehicle’ at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. This is the company’s all-new dedicated eco-car. Underneath the Niro is a freshly-developed platform made up of 53 per cent Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS). It has been specifically designed to accommodate petrol-electric powertrain components, while […]
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.
Ford Fiesta RS might not happen, but Fiesta ‘ST Plus’ could be the go
Ford representatives might have squashed rumours of an ultra-hot Fiesta RS hatch being in the works, but it doesn’t mean there isn’t a more spicy version of the ST on the horizon. There’s now rumours of a ‘Fiesta ST Plus’. Yep, the latest news to come from Europe suggests there […]
BMW M2 with full suite of M Performance options revealed
Following up on a preview for M Performance parts catered for the new BMW M2, BMW has decided to reveal the parts once again, only this time showing the complete package. As previously reported, BMW M2 buyers will be able to personalise their car through various custom-developed M Performance parts […]
2016 MINI Cooper Convertible on sale in Australia from $37,900, arrives Q2
The new MINI Cooper Convertible will launch in Australia soon, bringing a refreshed design, more standard features, and more interior space to the fun-loving drop-top. MINI unveiled the new convertible in October last year. It’s the first drop-top model to be based on BMW’s new UKL platform. It’s 98mm longer, […]
Alpine will unveil new production sports car February 16
Bespoke Renault-owned carmaker Alpine has released a teaser of its all-new model which will debut on February 16. Alpine had a strong presence in the sports car scene back in the ‘60s and ‘70s, but this will be company’s first new production model. It’s set to be inspired by the […]
2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE revealed, available with V6
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE performance model has been revealed, and it will be available with a V6 engine for the first time. It makes its debut at the Chicago auto show this week. For those who know their performance Camaros, the 1LE is a special package that introduces a […]
2017 Honda Civic hatch previewed; 1.5 turbo likely, destined for Australia
Honda has jumped onto the teaser bandwagon and released this rather intriguing preview image of the all-new 2017 Honda Civic hatch. Not to be confused with the new sedan and coupe that’s sold in the US, the new hatch is designed for the European market. And, if the current hatch […]
2017 Holden Trax revealed in Chevrolet form
Chevrolet has revealed the facelifted 2017 Trax compact SUV, which is certain to become the new Holden Trax in the near future. The sharper-styled update will make its public debut at the Chicago auto show this week. Firstly, keen GM fans will instantly recognise the new-look front end which is […]