It’s been rumoured for a while but now BMW CEO has hinted a new ‘i’ model might be on the way, ready to slot between the i3 city car and i8 sports car. Speaking with German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, BMW CEO Harald Krueger said he couldn’t give any specific […]
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.
Video: Mercedes SLS AMG gets crushed, such a waste
Got the Monday blues? Here’s a video that is certain to rub it in. It shows a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG ‘Gullwing’ being crushed and tortured to death for an unknown reason. There doesn’t appear to be too much info about the video, or the car in question. Even the video […]
New Volvo XC90 lands in Australia; D5, T6, T8 available
The all-new Volvo XC90 has officially landed in Australia. It’s available in three different powertrain levels, and boasts some of the most impressive safety technologies currently available. Local buyers have the choice of three engines, spanning from the D5 diesel, the T6 petrol, to the range-topping T8 Twin Engine hybrid. […]
Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce Roadster debuts August 14
Lamborghini has confirmed it will unveil the previously rumoured Aventador Superveloce Roadster during a special press event this week. The Superveloce Roadster will be a strict limited-production model based on the coupe version. Lamborghini is planning to make just 500 examples, which is 100 fewer than the SV coupe. In […]
2015 Jaguar F-Type V6 review (video)
It’s been on sale for around one year now. It hasn’t quite caught up to the Porsche 911 – its key rival – in terms of sales. So how does the lightly updated 2015 Jaguar F-Type V6 shape up in more modern times? Is it still the sexiest drop-top on […]
All-new Mazda MX-5 on sale in Australia from $31,990
The all-new Mazda MX-5 has landed in Australia, bringing a fresh design, new powertrain combinations, and improved economy to the world’s most popular two-seat roadster. Local buyers are offered two level grades, including the Roadster and Roadster GT. It’s hard to believe the MX-5 was originally launched in Australia over […]
Volkswagen Polo celebrates 40th birthday with ‘Original’ edition
The Volkswagen Polo is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. And to mark the occasion, Volkswagen has come up with a special edition called the Original. Since its debut in 1975, the Polo has become one of the most popular compact cars on sale. Over 14 million have been sold […]
Porsche Exclusive works its magic on Cayman S
Porsche Exclusive has developed yet another bespoke enhancement suite, this time for the Cayman S. It brings unique features to the exterior and interior. The Cayman S is the company’s mid-level sports car. And the S version is the mid-level variant. Porsche Exclusive is showing this white example as a […]