Hennessey will unveil the 2016 Venom GT update at the SEMA show this week, bringing even more power to the Lotus-based hypercar. The 2016 model will come with a tweaked version of the current 7.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Engineers have developed a new engine management system which allows the car to […]
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.
2016 Hyundai iLoad & iMax getting 7in interface, increased safety
Hyundai will launch the 2016 iLoad and iMax updated vans in Australia very soon, bringing a range of updates to safety, styling and technology. Sources have revealed to PerformanceDrive the new 2016 Hyundai iLoad and iMax will receive a fresh 7.0-inch touch-screen interface for the dash for the first time, […]
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS leaked online, replaces GL-Class
Some images – that appear to be official – of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS have surfaced online, showing the new-look design for the GL-Class replacement. The GLS follows the company’s new naming structure, with all SUVs given a GL prefix, followed by their respective size; the GLC is the […]
LaFerrari crash in Hungary, hits 3 parked cars
Here’s a sight to match the Monday morning blues. It’s the result of a LaFerrari driver losing control in Hungary, taking out three parked cars in the process. The LaFerrari is Ferrari’s most powerful road-going production car it has ever made, capable of unleashing 708kW. So it comes as no […]
Isuzu D-Max & MU-X receive new 4×2 variants in Australia
The local Isuzu D-Max ute lineup has been expanded, now including two new 4×2 variants. A new 4×2 version of the MU-X SUV has also been added. Joining the extensive ute range are the D-Max SX 4×2 Space Cab High-Ride and the SX 4×2 Crew Cab Chassis High-Ride. These come […]
Bugatti ‘Chiron’ prototypes spotted, most revealing yet
Bugatti has been spotted test driving some prototype versions of the upcoming ‘Chiron’ hypercar, set to replace the mighty Veyron. Despite Volkswagen’s massive diesel scandal, it seems Bugatti’s next project hasn’t been put on hold by the parent company. These images, recently surfacing online, show two prototypes driving on the […]
Aston Martin DB9 GT Bond Edition lands in Australia
Aston Martin is launching a new special edition DB9 GT to celebrate the release of the new James Bond film Spectre, which hits local cinemas on November 12. Based on the now 11-year-old DB9, the DB9 GT Bond Edition comes with unique ‘007 Bond Edition’ logos, special sterling silver Aston […]
Haval H2 now on sale in Australia from $26,490
A new SUV carmaker from China has arrived in Australia, called Haval. And the first vehicle to be launched is the Haval H2. To celebrate the occasion the brand is announcing a free two-tone paint/interior package. The Haval H2 is described as a small premium SUV. It features a distinctive […]