Skoda has unveiled the wagon version of the new Superb, called the Superb Combi. It boasts a huge cargo area while blending in all of the advanced features of the 2015 Superb. Like the sedan brother, the Superb Combi is based on a version of Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform. 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.
Video: BMW M2 prototype spotted on Nurburgring again
The BMW M2 is getting closer to production, as another prototype is spotted pounding around the Nurburgring in Germany undergoing fine-tuning. Not to be confused with the M235i which is a 2 Series that’s enhanced by BMW’s ‘M Performance’ sub-brand, the M2 will be a proper ‘M’ car built and […]
2015 Toyota Aurion update on sale in Australia from $36,490
Toyota Australia has introduced the 2015 update to the local Aurion lineup, boosting value with added features and safety. Three variant lines are on offer, spanning from the AT-X, Sportivo, and range-topping Presara. All come with a V6 petrol engine producing 200kW. New for the model update is a pre-loading […]
Ford Mustang popular in Australia, over 2000 orders placed
Before it has even arrived on sale in Australia, the 2015 Ford Mustang order books are filling up. Over 2000 customers have already laid down a deposit well before its local launch later this year. The local arm says that over 2000 customers have already placed their order, with around […]
Video: Bentley Bentayga prototype spotted on Nurburgring
Bentley has been spotted flinging a prototype version of the big Bentayga SUV around the Nurburgring in Germany, as it prepares to launch a new market segment. The Bentley Bentayga will be the company’s first ever SUV. It will also be the first super-luxury SUV to hit the market, sitting […]
Audi to launch all-electric Q5-based SUV in 2018, Q8 in 2019
Audi is planning to launch three all-new SUVs in the next four years, kicking off with the Q1 next year, then an all-electric SUV in 2018, followed by the flagship Q8 large SUV in 2019. The Q1 will be the company’s new junior off-roader, based on the A1 platform. It […]
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee getting Hellcat engine option?
Jeep could be about to launch a super-SUV in the form of a Grand Cherokee Hellcat, featuring the company’s new 6.2-litre supercharged V8. It’s believed the next Grand Cherokee SRT will be called the Trackhawk, dropping the SRT moniker. As standard the next model is expected to come with the […]
BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage concept unveiled at Concorso d’Eleganza
The stunning new BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage concept has been unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganze Villa d’Este event in Italy. It’s inspired by the classic 3.0 CSL from 1970s. Taking the classic CSL model as a base, BMW designers have extended, enhanced, and reinterpreted all of its personality to create […]