Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen ‘X254’ GLC mid-size SUV out on public roads in Germany. The new model is set to arrive on the market in 2022, featuring predominately four-cylinder hybrid and mild-hybrid powertrains. This is now only the second-generation GLC, following its […]
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.
Nissan Australia confirms 2022 launch for all-new Qashqai
The small SUV market segment in Australia will welcome the all-new Nissan Qashqai in 2022, the local arm has just confirmed, presenting a completely overhauled design, more passenger space, and more advanced technologies. Nissan officially unveiled the new, third-generation model back in February. But now the Australian arm is confirming […]
Kia global sales up 23.9% in 2021 first half, record market share in Europe
Global sales of Kia vehicles are up 23.9 per cent for the first half of 2021, and in Europe it has claimed its biggest-ever market share of 3.9 per cent in the first half. Kia has sold 1,443,637 vehicles in the first six months of this year, which is up […]
Lamborghini posts record first-half yearly sales in 2021
While most carmakers are posting positive sales compared with the abomination that was 2020, Lamborghini has gone a step further and posted a best-ever first half in 2021. The Italian marque delivered (we’ll call them sales) 4852 vehicles around the world during the first half of 2021, which is not […]
Genesis opens studio in Melbourne, 3 EVs confirmed for 2022 H1
Genesis has confirmed the opening of its second flagship studio, at the Emporium Melbourne shopping centre. It joins the existing studio in Pitt Street in Sydney. Unlike other manufacturers, Genesis doesn’t really have showrooms in the traditional sense. Instead, it has studios which customers can come in and browse the […]
2022 BMW i4 prices announced for Australia, eDrive40 and M50
Looking to buy an electric vehicle? You’ll be interested to hear BMW Australia has confirmed prices for its sporty and sleek new i4 fully electric four-door coupe. Two main variants are going on sale in Australia, including the i4 eDrive40 and the i4 M50. Both feature an 84kWh battery. The […]
2021 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ review (video)
How complicated and flooded has the dual-cab ute market become? It’s crazy. And it makes it very difficult to know which model is best for your needs. The 2021 Mitsubishi Triton GLX+ could be the perfect middle ground as it presents good durability and off-road capability, decent performance and standard […]
2022 Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior on sale from $67,490
Following its debut a couple of weeks ago, Nissan Australia has confirmed the 2022 Navara Pro-4X Warrior will officially go on sale and hit dealerships around the country in September, with prices starting from $67,490. At that price, it is $4000 more expensive than the previous N-Trek Warrior, which started […]