Although we’re all still saddened by the demise of the legendary Forster turbo, the 2021 Subaru Forester Sport tries to fill that void with family-friendly practicality, dependable ruggedness, and a pinch of energetic attitude. Is that enough to win back our hearts? Let’s take a look. The latest-gen Forester was […]
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.
Lexus ‘UC’ sports coupe spotted, based on Toyota GR 86
Lexus looks to be planning a new compact sports car, dubbed the Lexus UC, and here we potentially see a first look in prototype form. The model is set to be based on the new Toyota GR 86. The prototype was spotted in Japan, with photos posted up on Twitter […]
Mitsubishi plans EV option for all models by 2030, ‘Evolution 11’ (XI) on hold
It doesn’t look like we’ll be welcoming a new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI (11) any time soon, as the company focuses on its electrification rollout. It aims to offer an EV for all model lines by 2030. The Japanese company, which is now part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, outlined some […]
2022 BMW 2 Series reveal confirmed for Goodwood Festival
BMW will be showcasing a range of vehicles at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed next month, including the all-new ‘G42’ 2022 2 Series coupe. Yep, the new sports car will make its official global debut at the legendary UK-based event. The Goodwood Festival of Speed is running a little […]
2021 Genesis G80 D2.2 diesel option now available in Australia
A diesel option, called D2.2, has been added to the 2021 Genesis G80 large luxury sedan range in Australia, coming in as the most fuel efficient variant in the lineup. Up until this point the new G80 has only been available with a 224kW/422Nm 2.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder (called 2.5T), offering […]
2021 Peugeot 2008 GT variant added to Australian range
A new mid-spec variant of the striking new 2021 Peugeot 2008 has been announced for Australia, called the 2008 GT. It blends the sporty looks of the flagship GT Sport while undercutting its price by about $5000. The Peugeot 2008 GT slots between the existing Allure and the top GT […]
2022 Toyota GR 86 making dynamic debut at Goodwood Festival
The all-new 2022 Toyota GR 86 will make its dynamic driving debut at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed next month, giving fans an opportunity to see (and hear) how the new model drives at speed for the first time. Toyota only unveiled the new model in April, showcasing a […]
Ferrari 296 GTB revealed; hybrid V6, record specific power
As suspected, Ferrari has indeed been working on a new V6 hybrid. And here it is, in the Ferrari 296 GTB. It debuts a brand new and very powerful plug-in hybrid setup to take on the new-age supercar market. Starting with the heart of the car, the powertrain, it consists […]