Honda Australia is launching a limited edition version of the Honda CR-V Series II VTi, bringing added value to the humble soft-roader. The special edition is based on the VTi 4WD variant, which comes with a 2.4-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 140kW and 222Nm, connected to a five-speed […]
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.
Video: 1000hp Nissan 370Z drift cars celebrate Black Friday at shopping mall
You’ve probably all witnessed some form of shopping centre hooliganism. You know the sort; loud stereo, creeping over speed bumps at the speed of a snail, and of course donuts in the carpark. Nissan and Hoonigan have put together a gymkhana-style video comprising of two specially-made Nissan 370Z drift cars, […]
BMW M4 GTS already sold out after two months on sale – rumour
All 700 BMW M4 GTS special edition models have apparently been sold out after being on the market for only two months. The M4 GTS, revealed in October, is a stripped back, hardcore version of the M4 featuring various aero tweaks, weight reduction measures, and some engine tuning, all resulting […]
Volkswagen emissions fix approved by Federal Motor Transport Authority
The story continues for Volkswagen Group, with the latest news circled around a fix for the 1.6- and 2.0-litre TDI engines that have been fitted with emissions cheating devices. Volkswagen has presented a fix for the ‘EA 189’ engines in question to the Federal Motor Transport Authority in Europe, and […]
Bugatti Chiron Targa to join coupe in 2018 – report
The replacement for the Bugatti Veyron hasn’t even arrived, yet we’re already hearing there will be an open-top targa version on the way. According to a recent Autovisie report, Bugatti is planning to introduce a unique targa top version of the new model to sit along side the regular coupe. […]
BMW X3 track test: Can an SUV handle like a sports car? (video)
SUVs are fast becoming the most popular vehicle segment. Why? Well, we think it’s because they are just so versatile. They often meet a number of customer demands, all in one package. Take the BMW X3 xDrive30d as an example. Its economical turbo-diesel engine is powerful enough to see 0-100km/h […]
Tesla Model X gets more affordable entry variants; 90D and 70D
It’s yet to arrive in Australia, the new Tesla Model X crossover, but in its home country in the US it has been an instant hit with customers. The company has now announced two new entry-level variants which are sure to boost popularity even more. The Model X was only […]
2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint on sale in Australia from $31,000
Alfa Romeo is bringing back the Giulietta Sprint name for the first time in 60 years, bolstering the local lineup for 2015. The Giulietta Sprint will be available in Australia for a limited time only, based on the entry-level Giulietta Progression variant. It features a 1.4-litre MultiAir turbo engine producing […]