The new 2022 Lexus ES is getting ready to launch in Australia later this month, bringing in a new ES 250 variant, as well as a host of updated technologies and features. Kicking off with the ES 250, this essentially receives the powertrain from the platform-sharing Toyota Camry. It’s a […]
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 BRZ price confirmed for Australia, first allocation to arrive Q1
Following its international debut in November last year, Subaru Australia is now announcing the all-new BRZ sports car, including the price range. Pre-orders begin today (from 11am AEST), with its proper launch scheduled for December with some models in showrooms. The official on-sale date is set for January. Subaru Australia […]
2021 Mazda MX-30 G20e Astina review (video)
Aside from cars that can rail around corners and compress your organs with huge longitudinal g-force, we also love cars that are interesting. The new Mazda MX-30 falls into that latter category; it is very interesting. But is that a good enough reason to buy one? Let’s take a look. […]
Australian vehicle sales for August 2021 (VFACTS)
The Australian Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has released VFACTS new vehicle registration figures for August 2021, and it looks like the numbers are continuing to rise and recover. Australian consumers snapped up 81,199 new vehicles during August, according to the figures. Compared with August last year, that’s up 33.1 […]
Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Australian launch delayed due to COVID-19
Those hanging out for the arrival of the 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series might be slightly disappointed to hear the Australian launch has been pushed back. Well, more specifically, Toyota Australia says “customer deliveries” will be delayed. The exact timing of the push-back hasn’t been outlined, but today the local […]
Red CentreNATS car event in Alice Springs locked in to 2026
No doubt one of Australia’s (and world’s?) most remote car events, the Red CentreNATS, has been locked in for another four years, boosting tourism in Northern Territory, and giving car fans the opportunity to gather in such an iconic part of Australia’s landscape. The event is one of the only […]
2022 MG ZS facelift previewed via patent images, EV to offer 350km range
Some patent images of what appear to preview the 2022 MG ZS facelift have surfaced online, with rumours pointing to a range increase to around 350km for the EV. The MG ZS (including ZST) is currently the single best-selling SUV in the segment in Australia, reporting an impressive 10,879 sales […]
Mercedes-AMG reveals first hybrid model; 620kW GT 63 S E Performance
The first hybrid Mercedes-AMG has debuted, in the form of the AMG GT 63 S E Performance. Yes, the name is a bit of a mouthful, but so are the fun facts and figures. Power comes from a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that’s matched to an electric motor assist system, and […]