Volvo’s electrified sub-brand and subsidiary of Geely, Polestar, has confirmed some very competitive price tags for the Polestar 2 in Australia, which is scheduled to arrive locally early next year. The local division, which was only recently set up, has confirmed the Polestar 2 will be offered in three main […]
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.
2022 Hyundai IONIQ 6 spotted on twisty road, looks fast & grippy (video)
Hyundai has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the sleek new IONIQ 6 around some curvy roads in Germany. And, first impressions, it looks quick. The test driver appears to be having fun trying out the car’s cornering and grip levels on regular road surfaces, and it seems […]
2022 Daihatsu Rocky e-Smart hybrid leaks online, shared with Toyota Raize
Remember the rugged little go-anywhere Daihatsu Rocky from the 1980s and ’90s? Well, it seems there is an e-Smart hybrid option on the way for the current model, which is sold in Japan and other Asian markets, twinned with the Toyota Raize. Unfortunately for off-road fans, the latest model is […]
Genesis GV60 specs revealed; drift mode confirmed, slower than Kia EV6 GT
This is certainly one to look forward to. It’s the all-new, all-electric Genesis GV60, which has been confirmed to land in Australia earlier next year. Full specifications have just been announced, including confirmation of a ‘drift mode’. Yep, in an electric vehicle. Now that’s cool. Three main powertrain levels will […]
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee unveiled, debuts 4xe plug-in hybrid option
The icon is back. This is the all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It showcases a freshened up exterior design, huge leaps forward in in-car tech, and debuts a new plug-in hybrid powertrain option. At this point, no information has been released regarding the Australian market (at the time of writing). […]
2021 Ford Mustang GT review (video)
Yes, back by popular demand. It’s the mighty Ford Mustang GT. Here we’re checking out the 2021 model for you. Admittedly, it is pretty much the same as the 2020 version that we tested not long ago. But we figured any excuse is good enough to test one again. The […]
2021 Caterham Seven 170 debuts as lightest-weight model ever
British sports car manufacturer, Caterham, has just announced its lightest-weight production Seven ever, called the Seven 170. It also arrives as the smallest Seven yet as well, measuring just 1470mm wide. The Caterham Seven has been around for decades. You’ll immediate spot the iconic body, with its semi-open-wheel design and […]
2021 Peugeot 5008 GT petrol review (video)
Part people mover, part SUV. The 2021 Peugeot 5008 GT is an interesting concept as it blends a versatile interior with the go-anywhere attitude of an SUV, while showing off a very suave and sophisticated European design. Here we’re checking the flagship GT variant, with the petrol engine option. It’s […]