Chrysler has given the characterful 300 SRT a healthy refresh, with more power, more refinement, and more equipment. Is it still one of the best barnstormer bargains of the decade? The Chrysler 300 SRT and SRT Core (essentially the same car) are unique vehicles, with the 2016 model designed specifically […]
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.
Infiniti & Red Bull Racing terminate partnership at end of 2015
Nissan and its luxury arm Infiniti and motorsport partner Red Bull Racing F1 will go separate ways at the end of the year, the Japanese company has just announced. Both the Red Bull Racing Formula One team and Nissan and Infiniti have reached a mutual agreement to discontinue their partnership […]
Mercedes-Maybach planning bespoke E-Class? Prototype spotted
It looks like Mercedes is planning a more luxurious Maybach version of the upcoming 2016 ‘W213’ E-Class, as hinted here in prototype form. It’s believed the upper-class E-Class will be positioned under the freshly-formed Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand, giving buyers an option to go for a more exclusive, customisable, and more expensive […]
Updated 2016 Toyota RAV4 on sale in Australia from $27,990
Toyota Australia is launching the 2016 RAV4 SUV, which introduces a freshened up design inside and out, and a bunch of new features and technology. First up, the exterior design is immediately recognisable by the sleeker front end revealed earlier this year, and new front and rear bumper bars. Overall […]
Fiat 500X now on sale in Australia from $28,000
The first ever Fiat 500X has arrived in Australia. This is the SUV/crossover version of the cute little 500. It also sits in the market as one of the most powerful models in the class. Unlike the regular Fiat 500 hatch, the 500X gets a unique body with five doors, […]
McLaren reveals 675LT Spider, new lightweight drop-top
Following the debut of the McLaren 675LT supercar earlier this year, the British company has now unveiled the drop-top Spider version. The 675LT sits at the top of Super Series lineup, featuring plenty of lightweight components that overall help it shave 100kg over the regular 650S. In Spider form, dry […]
2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport on sale in Australia from $45,000
Mitsubishi Australia has launched the 2016 Challenger, which receives a name change and is now called the Pajero Sport. The company is calling it the “most technically advanced off-road capable SUV” it has ever produced. Now that’s a pretty bold claim, considering the range of SUVs it has created in […]
Toyota reveals angry little S-FR Racing Concept
Following the reveal of the interesting Toyota S-FR at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Japanese company has now prepared a very cool, track-ready version called the Racing Concept. It’s no secret cars are becoming more and more economical, with downsizing being a trending engineering application across almost all carmakers. This […]