Tesla has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the upcoming Model X, which will be the company’s first SUV and one of the first fully electric SUVs on the market. The prototype is seen here undergoing various testing manoeuvres on a makeshift proving ground, said to be an […]
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 LF-LC GT Vision Gran Turismo concept revealed
Lexus has revealed its out-there concept for Gran Turismo 6, Sony PlayStation game, called the LF-LC GT Vision Gran Turismo. It’s somewhat based on the LF-LC concept car from 2012. Almost every major car manufacturer is now on the PlayStation bandwagon, with a number of extravagant concepts hitting the scene […]
Ford Fiesta ‘RS’ in the works, faster & more powerful than ST
Another super hot hatch could be on the way from Ford, sitting beneath the upcoming Focus RS. Yep, we could soon welcome a Fiesta RS. According to an Autocar report in the UK, Ford’s performance sub-brand, Ford Performance, is planning to release 12 all-new models over the next five years. […]
Another 2016 Ford Focus RS teaser released, Feb 3 debut
Ford has released a follow-up 2016 Ford Focus RS teaser to the video it released earlier this week. This time the company confirms details of the unveiling event. Although the highly-anticipated hot hatch is likely to make its public debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the car will be […]
Toyota confirms WRC comeback in 2017 with special Yaris
Toyota has confirmed it is returning to the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2017 after retiring from the sport in 1999. It will race with a highly modified Toyota Yaris WRC car. The plans were announced at a special event hosted by Toyota Motor Corporation, outlining its near-future motorsport activities […]
2015 Hyundai Sonata on sale from $29,990, new turbo option
Not only bringing a strong new design, the 2015 Sonata introduces a 2.0-litre ‘Theta II’ turbo engine to the class. It’s the first turbo Sonata to hit the market, promising to be vastly improved over the predecessor. Starting with that design though, it’s like a junior version of the new […]
Lexus NX 200t on sale in Australia from $52,500
The new Lexus NX 200t has been introduced in Australia. It joins the NX 300h hybrid, bringing Lexus’s first-ever turbocharged petrol engine to the showroom. Competing in the mid-size premium SUV segment against rivals such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 (according to VFACTS), the NX 200t becomes the […]
ACT Police trial Volvo S60 T6 for potential patrol duties
The ACT Police force has a new recruit on board, a new Volvo S60 T6 R-Design. The car will be used for a trial period for potential inclusion in its future patrol fleet. The car was loaned to the force by Volvo Car Australia. It’s the top-of-the-range S60 (aside from […]