Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new CLA Shooting Brake, including the hot CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake. It sits in as the little brother to the CLS Shooting Brake. Based on the popular CLA, which is a four-door coupe version of the A-Class, the new Shooting Brake follows the German company’s […]
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 RC 350 coupe now on sale in Australia from $66,000
Just before the high-performance Lexus RC F arrives in Australia, the local arm has introduced the RC 350. It’s the company’s first mid-size coupe to hit the local market. The new Lexus RC 350 is Lexus’s answer to vehicles such as the Audi A5 and the BMW 4 Series, bringing […]
BMW 228i now on sale in Australia from $64,400
If the BMW M235i is a bit too far out of reach for you and the 220i just doesn’t cut it, BMW Australia has just announced the new mid-spec 228i which could be more to your liking. Under the bonnet sits the most powerful iteration of BMW’s 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder […]
BMW i8 proving too popular for production capacity
The futuristic BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car has been so popular since its launch earlier this year BMW might have to increase production capacity to meet the demand. It’s understood the current delivery time for a new i8 is up to one and a half years, which is quite […]
8-speed auto confirmed for 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 9% more efficient
It’s been confirmed, the next-gen, 2017 Jeep Wrangler will finally come with a modern eight-speed automatic transmission, replacing the existing outdated five-speed. With an eight-speed on board, the new model will offer improved fuel economy and improved overall driving performance. The news was revealed in a filing to the Securities […]
2014 Los Angeles Auto Show highlights (mega gallery)
With the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show well and truly underway, we’d thought we’d put together one of our usual mega galleries for you to check out some of the highlights. There were a number of international debuts at this year’s event, including the new Volkswagen Golf R Variant wagon, […]
2014 MINI Cooper S review (video)
For front-wheel drive performance car enthusiasts, the MINI Cooper S has always been the bee’s knees. Not only is it a well-executed modern interpretation of something that was both cool and capable to begin with, the modern versions are also properly quick. Now there’s an all-new model out, which is […]
2015 Toyota Corolla RZ on sale in Australia from $22,290
Following the release of the Toyota Camry RZ earlier this year, the local arm has now introduced a sporty Corolla RZ bringing a touch of attitude to the popular hatch. Showcasing the fashionable ‘dark’ theme, the new Corolla RZ comes with around $2000 in added extras for only $1000 above […]