Volkswagen has been spotted doing some tow testing on a prototype version of the next-gen, 2o17 Tiguan small SUV. The prototype is wrapped in plenty of camouflage which likely conceals a dramatic design change. In Australia the Tiguan competes against some tough competition from Japan, and as a result, sales […]
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.
DMC announces stage 3 upgrades for Lamborghini Huracan
If, for some reason, you aren’t happy about the styling or performance of your new Lamborghini Huracan, German tuner DMC has come up with what could be the perfect solution. Starting with the engine enhancements, the company has devised a computer-based tweak that lifts output from 448kW to 463kW. It’s […]
2016 Hyundai Elantra previewed before LA show debut
Hyundai is planning to unveil the new 2016-2017 Elantra at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show, and has released this preview sketch to stir anticipation. The new Elantra will showcase a sleek new-look design for Hyundai, which was given the approval during a recent consumer study where it ranked ahead […]
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso gains third row air-con at no cost
Citroen Australia has increased the standard specification for the Grand C4 Picasso range, adding in third row air-conditioning for the funky MPV. The latest Grand C4 Picasso is one of the most extensively packaged vehicles around, featuring a 12-inch panoramic high-definition screen, 7.0-inch interface with 8GB of on-board storage, sat-nav, […]
Aston Martin Rapide EV coming in two years, 600kW – report
We haven’t heard much from Aston Martin in terms of hybrid and electric vehicle technology lately, but now a report has revealed the company is planning an electric version of the Rapide four-door. Speaking with Automotive News in the US, Aston Martin CEO Any Palmer confirmed there is an electric […]
Video: 2016 BRABUS Smart ForFour prototype spotted
It’s normally carmakers that are spotted test driving prototypes. But here we see German tuning giant BRABUS is developing its version of the second-gen Smart ForFour city car. The prototype was spotted in Spain doing some testing in the hills. It seems the company is developing a full package for […]
2016 Kia Sportage spotted, reveals new-look design (video)
Some imagery of what appears to be the all-new 2016 Kia Sportage has surfaced online, showing the new-look model before its big unveiling at the Frankfurt show next month. Kia released some preview sketches of the new model just yesterday, giving us some indication of what the new model will […]
2015 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 review (video)
If you buy a Lamborghini Aventador, you’re not just buying a car. You’re buying a completely new lifestyle. You’d want to be getting more than a car though as the retail price starts in the seven hundred thousands. This is what they call a hypercar. It sits at the very […]