Just hours before the big 2016 Toyota HiLux reveal, a truck carrying several spanking new examples crashed in Thailand. The crash involved six brand new Toyota HiLux models which were all damaged in the crash, taking place in the Lampang Province. At least one of the vehicles broke free from […]
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.
High-performance e-turbo diesel Audi ‘SQ7’ on the way
It seems Audi is getting closer to revealing its new performance-focused diesel SUV, dubbed the SQ7, as various prototypes have recently been spotted out and about in Europe. The new SQ7, based on the new-generation Q7 large SUV, is set to be Audi’s answer to vehicles like the BMW X5 […]
Renault KWID unveiled, new global compact SUV
There’s a sporty new compact SUV on the way from Renault, called the KWID. It will initially go on sale in Indian but it will eventually be sold around the globe. The KWID will be the very first vehicle to use Renault-Nissan’s new CMF-A platform. Currently there are vehicles which […]
Jaguar creates F-Type Rapid Response Vehicle for Bloodhound SSC
In the lead up to the Bloodhound SSC’s world land speed record attempt, Jaguar has produced a special Jaguar F-Type R AWD Rapid Response Vehicle to help assist with communications and team support. The F-Type R AWD Bloodhound SSC RRV, as it’s called, shows off the F-Type’s new all-wheel drive […]
2016 Toyota HiLux unofficially revealed again, inside & out
The 2016 Toyota HiLux has been unofficially revealed once again, this time in perhaps the most exposed fashion yet. More images have been posted up onto the HiLux Revo Facebook page in Thailand, showing plenty of detail of the interior and exterior. Vehicles appear to have been snapped while sitting […]
Patent images of Maserati’s new Levante SUV found
Some patent images of the upcoming Maserati Levante SUV have surfaced online, giving us more of a glimpse of what the new model will look like. As expected, the new SUV will be inspired by the Kubang concept vehicle from a few years ago. There does, however, appear to be […]
Porsche trademarks ‘GT5’ name, for hardcore Panamera?
Porsche has apparently trademarked the ‘GT5’ badge in Germany, potentially confirming plans for a future hardcore model. Taking a look at other ‘GT’ models in the showroom, there’s the 911-based GT3 which itself is inspired by the GT3 race car. And then there’s the more recent GT4 based on the […]
Slammed Liberty Walk Ferrari 458 Spider is insane
Are you a bit worried that your Ferrari 458 Spider doesn’t stand out enough? Maybe you need some inspiration from this wild Liberty Walk project. It’s a Ferrari 458 Spider underneath, but the Japanese tuning company has completely restyled the body so it now takes on a much more intense […]