Jeep has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen mid-size SUV, set to replace both the Compass and Patriot. The vehicle was seen on public roads in the US. The prototype pictured shows a more rounded body design compared with the current Compass and Patriot, with similar […]
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.
Mahindra XUV Aero concept previews striking coupe SUV
A sporty new SUV is in the works at Mahindra, with this early design sketch showing a stunning four-door coupe theme. It’s a layout first introduced by BMW with the X6, and was recently followed up by the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. Now it looks like even the entry-level carmakers are […]
New Hyundai i20 kicks off 2016 WRC with 3rd at Rallye Monte-Carlo
Hyundai is off to a great start in the WRC, after coming home with third place in the opening round of the 2016 season at Rallye Monte-Carlo. This is now the third season Hyundai is competing in the World Rally Championship, and the first with its new-generation i20-based rally car. […]
Skoda planning “something big” for Geneva, new 7-seat SUV?
Skoda is planning to unveil “something big” at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, using social media to release an inexplicit teaser image. There’s no point in trying to find any clues from the image. Skoda simply asks everyone to guess what is behind the door. If anything, it does look […]
Jaguar XE awarded five-star ANCAP safety rating
Following recent crash tests by Euro NCAP, Australia’s ANCAP crew have taken a look at the results and decided to award the new Jaguar XE the full five-star rating. The Jaguar XE was launched in Australia last year. It was introduced to compete in the very demanding mid-size premium sedan […]
2017 Bentley Mulsanne update getting long wheelbase option (video)
Bentley has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the facelifted MY2017 Mulsanne out on the Nurburgring, of all places. The updated model is set to come with some styling revisions over the current model, and it looks like the company is going to introduce a long wheelbase version […]
Ferrari California T Handling Speciale option announced
Ferrari has revealed a more bespoke version of the California T, showcasing a new Handling Speciale package for improved handling and agility. Based on the regular California T, which is one of Ferrari’s first new models to receive a turbocharged engine under its new powertrain philosophy, the Handling Speciale kit […]
Jaguar F-Type SVR revealed in leaked images, new flagship
The high-performance Jaguar SVR that we’ve seen testing in prototype form for the past year or so has been revealed in production guise. These images, which appear to be official, reveal the new range-topping model in full. As far as we know the SVR is developed by Jaguar’s Special Vehicle […]