Could this be the much-anticipated 2016 Toyota HiLux? The image is apparently taken from an official brochure in Thailand, and it appears to resemble the vehicle spotted in a Toyota workshop last month (bottom of page). A number of new-generation utes are hitting the scene this year, including the new […]
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.
JE Design tunes new VW Touareg V8 TDI; torque monster
The latest Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI is already a bit of a monster in the engine compartment. But if you want more, a company called JE Design has just come up with a package for you. JE Design specialises in styling and cosmetic tuning, however, in its latest project it […]
McLaren 540C is the next new ‘junior’ supercar
Yet another all-new McLaren has been revealed. It’s called the 540C and it sits in as the company’s new ‘junior’ and most affordable model ever made. It seems like every week McLaren is coming out with a new car that looks pretty similar to the rest of its models. And […]
Subaru BRZ STI confirmed, to boost brand value – report
It’s been a long wait in the making but it seems Subaru is finally going to introduce a proper BRZ ‘STI’ high-performance edition. Well, at least in America. According to a recent Automotive News report on location in Tokyo, Subaru is looking to build its performance cred and enhance overall […]
Toroidion 1MW from Finland previews the future of supercars?
If you thought the Tesla Model S was a quick and powerful electric vehicle, you need to check out this. It’s called the Toroidion 1MW. It’s been created by a boutique manufacturer in Finland. The insane concept made its debut at the 2015 Top Marques Monaco event earlier this month. […]
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander review – Australian launch (video)
Despite being “re-engineered from bumper to bumper”, according to the Mitsubishi president and COO, the 2016 Outlander looks pretty similar and comes with the same powertrains as the outgoing version. However, there are a few surprises thrown in which could make it one of the better packages in this competitive […]
2016 Lexus ES revealed, on sale in Australia later this year
As previewed last week, Lexus has unveiled the new-look ES sedan at the 2015 Auto Shanghai show in China. The updated model shows off sharpened styling with enhanced luxury. Lexus revived the right-hand drive ES nameplate in 2013, giving it a modern look and an advanced interior with all of […]
Lexus confirms RX 200t with new 2.0T engine
It was only a matter of time before Lexus started introducing its new 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, debuting in the NX 200t, into other models. Now it’s confirmed in the form of the RX 200t. The 2.0-litre turbo unit is the first turbo-petrol four-cylinder Lexus has ever offered. In the […]