Infiniti Australia has confirmed the huge QX80 will be heading to Australia later this month, bringing a bold design, abundant cabin space, and premium features to the relatively sparse local market segment. The QX80 is based on the Nissan Patrol and features the same 5.6-litre naturally aspirated V8 under the […]
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.
Infiniti QX70 S Design on sale in Australia from $88,900
If you’re in the market for a bespoke luxury SUV, Infiniti Australia is introducing the QX70 S Design for the local lineup. It brings a number of unique highlights in the fashionable dark theme. Based on the QX70, which is the new name for the FX37, the S Design is […]
Video: 2017 BMW 5 Series spotted on the Nurburgring
BMW has been spotted testing a prototype version of the next-gen 2017 5 Series sedan out on the Nurburgring in Germany. The new model is set to receive a fresh yet mild design update and various advancements in technology and weight management. The current-gen 5 Series has been on sale […]
Volkswagen Motorsport unveils Golf race concept, for TCR series
Check out this monstrous piece of work. It’s built by Volkswagen Motorsport and it’s a vision for a new Golf racing car designed to meet and compete under the TCR regulations. As you can see, this is no ordinary Golf. The team has developed an insane wide-body aero package (40mm […]
2016 Mitsubishi Challenger previewed, ‘Dynamic Shield’ confirmed
Mitsubishi has released the first official teaser image of the 2016 Challenger, which will make its debut in Thailand next month. As usual with teasers, no real information has been released. Mitsubishi does confirm the new model will showcase the brand’s latest ‘Dynamic Shield’ front end design, though. You might […]
Video: Peugeot shows off the engine sound of the new 308 GTi
The super hatch segment is about to receive some highly desirable additions next year. One of the highlights will be the new Peugeot 308 GTi. Initially revealed last month, the 308 GTi becomes the new range-topping and sportiest Peugeot hatch in the showroom. Power comes from a tuned 1.6-litre turbo […]
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron on sale in Australia, first plug-in hybrid
Audi Australia has introduced the new A3 Sportback e-tron, also known as the first plug-in hybrid Audi. It’s also the only plug-in hybrid premium hatch on the market. In fact, its only real competition is the Lexus CT 200h, although it cannot be recharged manually via a socket. In the […]
Is this the Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce Roadster?
Images showing what appears to be the Lamborghini Aventador Superveloce Roadster have hit the web, showing the stunningly savage V12 hypercar without a roof. Lamborghini has confirmed an SV Roadster is in the works and orders have begun, however, the company is yet to officially reveal the model. These images […]