Images of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible have been accidentally revealed on the company website just days before its official debut. It’s based on the recently-announced all-new Camaro six. Set to share a similar philosophy to the new Camaro coupe, with a focus on being lighter in weight and more […]
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.
New Hyundai Santa Fe ‘SR’ variant on sale from $59,990
Hyundai Australia has announced the spicy new Santa Fe SR variant to the local range, adding a heap of impressive performance-oriented components and sporty features. The Santa Fe SR was revealed last year but it has taken the company some time to fine-tune the setup, which was developed by Hyundai’s […]
Holden Insignia VXR now on sale in Australia, from $51,990
Are you after a performance mid-size sedan? Holden has now officially launched the new Insignia VXR, featuring a powerful turbo engine and all-wheel drive system, paired with GM’s latest technologies. Based on the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia OPC/VXR, the Holden version comes with the same 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 engine producing 239kW and […]
Singer Design to debut new 911 Targa project at Goodwood
Remember the awesome Singer Vehicle Design Porsche 911 package from a few years back? The company has just announced it has a new model coming, based on the 911 Targa. Singer, a US-based company that builds classic-style Porsche 911 packages pretty much as brand-new models, will unveil its latest Targa […]
2015 Hyundai i30 Tourer series II on sale in Australia, gets 7spd DCT
The 2015 Hyundai i30 Tourer series II wagon has touched down in Australia, bringing a new dual-clutch transmission, increased standard specification, and enhanced connectivity. Perhaps the headlining change for the series II is the standard fitment of a new seven-speed dual-clutch auto across the board. It’s matched to either a […]
Subaru Impreza Sport Hybrid announced for Japanese market
Subaru has announced a new hybrid version of the Impreza, called the Impreza Sport Hybrid. It’s made exclusively for the Japanese Domestic Market. The Sport Hybrid features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer engine paired with an electric motor system. Power is sent to an all-wheel drive system, in Subaru tradition, after […]
527kW Jeep Grand Cherokee ‘Hellcat’ to do 0-100 in under 3sec?
Remember the talk about Jeep planning a ‘Hellcat’ version of the Grand Cherokee? News has now advanced and the model is known internally as ‘Project K’. It’s understood Jeep is indeed planning an insane Hellcat version of the Grand Cherokee, set to take on the name ‘Trackhawk’. It will be […]
Vorsteiner reveals Verona Edizione package for Lambo Huracan
If you’re not quite a fan of the look of the Lamborghini Huracan, renowned tuner Vorsteiner has come up with a new styling package for the V10 supercar called the Verona Edizione. Without going over the top, the Verona Edizione kit accentuates the original design of the Huracan. There’s a new […]