The latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is currently the best-selling premium vehicle in the class in Australia, however, there is something you should know; it’s a potentially dangerous vehicle. Swedish publication Teknikens Varld has put the new C-Class to the test in one of its infamous “moose tests”, which involves suddenly swerving […]
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.
Walkinshaw announces W547 kit for 2016 Holden VFII Commodore
Holden fans will be excited to hear Walkinshaw Performance has just developed an extreme upgrade package for the 2016 VF II Commodore SS and some HSV models. The company isn’t stuffing around with this one, not that it ever does stuff around. It has come up with the most powerful […]
2016 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription review (video)
With the seven-seat SUV market now more competitive than ever, carmakers are needing to come up with fresh and innovative approaches to cut ahead of the clutter. Enter the 2016 Volvo XC90. On initial impressions, it certainly shows them all how to do exactly that. This is Volvo’s first all-new […]
Are fake wheels safe? Holden & Mercedes team up to find out
Holden and Mercedes-Benz Australia recently teamed up to test fake (non-genuine) alloy wheels against the factory counterparts, showing disturbing results. The two companies used Holden’s Lang Lang Proving Ground for the testing, with a Holden test driver behind the wheel. A Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake was used. The […]
Nissan “future vision” concept previewed before Tokyo debut
Nissan is planning to unveil a smart new concept car at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show later this week, rumoured to preview the next-gen fully electric LEAF. The Japanese company has decided to go for an extremely quiet route in previewing the new concept, only releasing this dark silhouette-like image […]
Irmscher plans upgrade package for 2016 Opel Astra
Irmscher is planning a neat upgrade package for the 2016 Opel Astra (soon-to-be Holden Astra), including enhancements for styling and performance. The 2016 Opel Astra was revealed earlier this year, showcasing a more modern design, reduced weight, and updated powertrain options. It’s expected to be quite an attractive model when […]
Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest, Volvo XC90 receive 5-star ANCAP rating
ANCAP has released the results of its latest round of crash testing, which included a number of new-model vehicles such as the new Volvo XC90, Toyota Fortuner, and Ford Everest seven-seat SUVs. All three aforementioned SUVs, along with the updated Toyota LandCruiser, Lexus IS (including new IS 200t), the new […]
2016 Nissan GT-R NISMO with N-Attack kit to debut at SEMA
A special N-Attack performance package for the 2016 Nissan GT-R Nismo will debut at the SEMA show next month, showcasing various racy highlights. The Nissan GT-R Nismo, not currently sold in Australia, is already a more serious version of the GT-R, which itself is literally the quickest-accelerating production car on […]