After a small but practical hatch? MINI Australia has just announced local pricing and specifications for the new 2016 MINI Clubman range which arrives in November. The new MINI Clubman was revealed in June, showcasing a fresh design inside and out, and a number of powertrain updates including the introduction […]
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.
Mitsubishi eX concept previews new SUV to slot between ASX & Outlander
Mitsubishi has unveiled the rather stunning eX concept SUV at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, which gives us some insight into an all-new SUV model coming in the near future. It’s understood Mitsubishi is looking to slot another SUV model in between the ASX and the larger Outlander. The eX […]
2016 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell production car revealed
Honda has revealed the production version of the 2016 Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show, which will be launched in the Japanese market next year and other markets soon after. The most interesting part about the Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle is that it is powered by nothing […]
iStream Carbon tub chassis revealed, ready for production
Gordon Murray’s iStream Carbon tub chassis is on display at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, giving the public its first look at the revolutionary platform. It’s being billed as the “world’s most affordable high volume carbon fibre chassis structure”, infusing F1 materials and technology into mainstream industry. It builds on […]
Yamaha Sports Ride Concept debuts at Tokyo show
Yamaha has revealed the Sports Ride Concept coupe at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, previewing a possible future production car. Renowned for producing on- and off-road motorcycles, and pianos, Yamaha has created a unique sportscar that features a completely unique body and a lightweight platform. Yamaha has designed the concept […]
Peugeot 208 updated for 2015, on sale in Australia from $15,990
The Peugeot 208 range has been refreshed for 2015, with styling updates, new colour options, and new powertrain options. All MY2015 models use a Euro-6-compliant engine, with the range spanning from a 1.2-litre PureTech turbo-petrol producing 60kW, paired to a five-speed manual, to an uprated PureTech e-THP developing 81kW with […]
Porsche Macan GTS revealed, coincides with MY17 updates
Porsche has revealed a new Macan variant called the GTS. It sits neatly between the Macan S entry model and the flagship Macan Turbo. Under the bonnet the new sporty version gets the same 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 as the Macan S, however, output has been boosted from 250kW to 265kW. […]
Hardcore Subaru WRX STI S207 edition unveiled at Tokyo show
Subaru has revealed a hardcore WRX at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, called the STI S207. This is the car that was spotted at the Nurburgring earlier this year. For track day enthusiasts, this is the ultimate factory STI toy. It comes with all the fruit you need for a […]