The small SUV segment is fiercer than ever at the moment, and to stir some chilli into the mixture of multipurpose runabouts, Mazda has launched this. It’s called the Mazda CX-3. Its mission is to follow in the footsteps of its bigger brother (CX-5), and become the most popular SUV […]
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.
Slow sales causes Nissan US to cut Pathfinder Hybrid, remains in Australia
Nissan is planning to drop the Pathfinder Hybrid from the US lineup from MY2016 onwards amid dwindling sales, as customers return to traditionally-powered trucks and large SUVs. The news stems from an Automotive News report that says the Pathfinder Hybrid will not return for a 2016 model year refresh. It’s […]
Volkswagen Australia adds CarPlay, Android Auto for MY16 updates
Various updates have been announced for the entire Volkswagen range in Australia, as part of the 2016 model year roll out. Most models, from the Polo, Golf, Jetta and Tiguan, gain a rear-view camera as standard, as well as an updated user interface now incorporating App-Connect USB technology with Apple […]
Peugeot CEO tweets mysterious prototype, 308 R HYbrid confirmed?
Peugeot CEO Maxime Picat has taken to Twitter to sneak peek what appears to be a 308 R HYbrid hatch prototype, showing company chairman Carlos Tavares going for a spin. It’s not everyday that a large company CEO tweets spy shots of a mysterious model. Well, these aren’t exactly spy […]
Porsche Australia announces price cuts with LCT change
Savings can be enjoyed across the Porsche MY16 range in Australia thanks to changes made to the luxury car tax (LCT). For all models with an official average consumption above 7.0L/100km, new starting prices are cut by $400. This is thanks to the LCT threshold which has been lifted $1300, […]
2015 Nissan Patrol V8 on sale in Australia from $69,990
Nissan Australia has announced prices for the 2015 version of the mighty Patrol V8 4×4, with big savings across the board. The lineup has been cut down to just two variants, including the Ti and the Ti-L, with no more ST-L entry version. Standard features across the lineup include an […]
2015 Volvo V40 T5 vs Peugeot 308 GT: warm hatch comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT Okay, so the 2015 Volvo V40 T5 R-Design and the Peugeot 308 GT aren’t exactly spec-for-spec rivals. But if you’re after a distinct European ‘warm’ hatch that offers more exclusivity to the common and perhaps less practical hardcore hot hatches, these two could be the perfect […]
Next-gen Jeep Grand Cherokee delayed until 2018 – report
Production of the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee has reportedly been delayed until around 2018. It’s understood the company is taking extra time to completely overhaul the platform. According to a recent Automotive News report in the US, the next-gen Grand Cherokee will come with an all-new platform that is being […]