The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations in December are out, revealing the top 10 best-selling utes of 2014. The ute segment has long been one of the most popular segments for Australian consumers, and 2014 proved so once again. Coming in at number one for the year […]
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.
Audi Prologue piloted driving concept revealed, previews A9?
A special Audi concept, called the Prologue piloted driving show car, has been revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. It previews future autonomous driving capabilities and a wide range of advanced tech. Using a laser scanner, a number of video cameras, and ultrasound sensors front and […]
BMW M4 Concept Iconic Lights debuts with laser lights at CES
BMW has revealed a unique M4 Concept Iconic Lights show car at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, previewing future lighting tech. In what seems to be the new trend in lightning technology, the special BMW M4 shows off powerful laser headlights that are capable of bringing light […]
Ariel Nomad revealed; insane dirt racer that can be road legal
Bespoke sports carmaker Ariel has revealed its latest model. Well, it’s not really a model but more of a project. It’s called the Ariel Nomad. This isn’t a track-driving weapon, contrary to what the company is renowned for. Instead, the British brand has decided to cater for rally and dirt-driving […]
Lexus GS F revealed before Detroit show debut
It turns out Lexus was planning a hot version of the GS sedan. The Japanese carmaker has just revealed the Lexus GS F in full before its Detroit auto show debut next week. As indicated by a preview image a couple of weeks ago, the Lexus GS F gets unique […]
Australian vehicle sales for December 2014 – best of the year
Australian new vehicle registration VFACTS figures for December 2014 have been released, revealing the best-selling vehicles of the year. Standing out above the rest is Toyota. It sold a whopping 203,501 vehicles in 2014. Although it was easy enough to surpass runner-up Holden with its 106,092 effort, the Japanese manufacturer […]
Updated 2015 Ford Ranger Wildtrak spotted in Thailand
An image of the updated 2015 Ford Ranger is circulating around the web, giving us a glimpse of the new model before its market introduction later this year. The car was spotted driving around in Thailand recently, with no camouflaging or disguise. It appears to be the top Wildtrak variant […]
2015 Volkswagen Amarok on sale in Australia from $36,990
The 2015 Volkswagen Amarok update is now on sale in Australia, bringing revised specifications, new variants, and a new trim line structure. VW Australia has implemented a new naming structure for the MY2015 Amarok, with the lineup now made up of the Core Edition, Trendline, Highline, and Ultimate, in order […]