Volkswagen’s Spanish brand, SEAT, has unveiled an updated version of the once record-breaking Leon Cupra 280. It gets more power and a more refined exhaust note. The Leon Cupra 280 was once the quickest front-wheel drive production car around the notorious Nurburgring in Germany. It’s based on the Mk7 Volkswagen […]
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 Renault Megane revealed
As promised, Renault has revealed the all-new 2016 Megane ready for its big Frankfurt Motor Show debut. This is now the fourth generation model, with the nameplate celebrating 6.5 million units sold worldwide. So far only details about the design have been revealed. Renault has given the popular small hatch […]
Nissan previews new crossover concept, debuts at Frankfurt
Nissan is planning to unveil a new crossover concept at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show next week, potentially previewing the next-gen Juke. The concept remains a mystery at this stage. Nissan only says it creates “a new way to feel driving excitement”. The company also mentions innovation and moving the […]
Honda Australia launches Jazz, HR-V, CR-V, Civic limited editions
Honda Australia has announced a handful of special editions to spice up the local range, based on the HR-V, Jazz, CR-V, and Civic sedan. Starting with the Jazz Limited Edition, Honda has fit some 15-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, metallic door sills, sports pedals, and exclusive badges. There’s also […]
2016 Subaru WRX STI review – track test (video)
For years Subaru’s rally-bred WRX has been the king of the all-wheel drive, race-track-ready, affordable sports sedan arena. How does the 2016 WRX STI Premium shape up in this more competitive world? The WRX has been lightly updated for model year 2016 (MY16), introducing more features and more technology to […]
Bulletproof Range Rover Sentinel revealed, built by SVO division (video)
When we think of customisation options, we usually think of performance upgrades. Jaguar Land Rover’s SVO department has come up with something a little different though; the Range Rover Sentinel. It’s bomb-proof. Yep. Special Vehicle Operations has devised a package that gives the regal Range Rover more armour than a […]
Toyota Mirai making Australian debut at Hydrogen Technologies Convention
The hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai will soon land in Australia and will be on display at the 6th World Hydrogen Technologies Convention in Sydney next month. This is the first time a right-hand drive fuel cell vehicle will make its way to Australia. It is on sale in Japan, and will […]
2016 Porsche 911 ‘991.2’ revealed, gets new 3.0L bi-turbo engine
Porsche has officially unveiled the 2016 Porsche 911 ‘991.2’ ahead of its Frankfurt Motor Show debut later this week. The company is promising an even greater spread of performance and comfort for the facelifted model, while bringing increased efficiency with a new 3.0-litre turbocharged engine. For the entry 911 Carrera […]