The 2022 Mazda CX-5 has been unveiled globally, bringing in a range of feature and design updates that are expected for Australia soon, along with refinement improvements and more advanced driving dynamics. Kicking off with the design, the latest CX-5 has always been one of the suavest SUV packages in […]
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 Subaru WRX revealed, 2.4 turbo engine confirmed
This is it. The 2022 Subaru WRX. It made its world premiere overnight, sporting a new 2.4 turbo engine, updated platform, and fresh styling inside and out. Let’s start with the engine. As predicted, Subaru is using a new 2.4-litre turbo boxer four-cylinder. With the help of direct injection and […]
2022 Ford Ranger officially previewed, debuts later this year (video)
An official teaser video showing prototypes of the next-generation Ford Ranger has been released, ahead of its market arrival in Australia in 2022. This will be a significant model change for the very popular ute, likely adopting the company’s US styling language as seen on the big F-150 trucks, as […]
New Land Rover Defender rated best resale value by industry analysts in Australia
Data has revealed the new Land Rover Defender offers the highest resale value in Australia among new vehicles priced below $100,000, potentially providing a thick layer of peace of mind for owners and prospective buyers. According to automotive industry analysts, RedBook, the new Land Rover Defender retained between 79 and […]
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series orders could be delayed 2-4 years – report
Buyers waiting for their 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series order to arrive shouldn’t hold their breath, as reports from Japan predict customer delivery wait times of 2-3 years, or more for certain variants. Toyota Australia sent out a statement last week alerting fans and consumers that initial local deliveries for […]
2021 Subaru Outback, Toyota Mirai score 5-star ANCAP rating
Following assessment of crash test data recently compiled by the Euro NCAP division, ANCAP has handed out a full five-star safety rating for the all-new 2021 Subaru Outback and Toyota Mirai hydrogen sedan. The Outback, which has long-been a high-scorer in ANCAP tests, received very scores in most areas. Particularly […]
Hyundai outlines Hydrogen Vision 2040, previews 500kW Vision FK sports car
Hyundai is pushing forward with its hydrogen fuel cell plans, today announcing a new initiative called Hydrogen Vision 2040. The plan includes a rollout of more hydrogen production cars, modular energy systems, and it is aiming to reduce costs and packaging for the technology from 2023. For many, electric vehicles […]
Hyundai i20 N does Nurburgring lap in 8:33.60, slower than Ford Fiesta ST? (video)
The highly-anticipated Hyundai i20 N has completed a lap of the notoriously challenging Nurburgring in 8:33.60. Sport Auto magazine conducted the lap as part of its Supertest series, adopting the 20.6km loop and using the standard Pirelli P Zero tyres. This is Hyundai’s first compact hot hatch, and it will […]