It looks like a giant slab of money, on wheels. And that’s going to be plenty appealing for some buyers at this end of the market. But is there more to the 2021 Bentley Bentayga V8 than blanks cheques and big statements? We had a quick steer of 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.
2022 Lexus NX unveiled; new 2.4 turbo, TNGA platform, bigger inside
Lexus has unveiled the all-new, second-generation 2022 NX mid-size SUV. It gets the latest TNGA platform, debuts some brand new powertrains including a 2.4 turbo, and brings in a fresh interior with added technology. Let’s start with the powertrains. So, as suspected, Lexus is launching some new badges with the […]
2021 Hyundai i30 N on sale in Australia from $44,500, adds 8spd DCT auto
The first major update for the Hyundai i30 N hot hatch has been fully outlined for Australia for 2021, ahead of its showroom arrival in July. As previously revealed, one of the biggest changes for the new model is the introduction of an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. This should really open […]
2022 Kia Cerato review – Australian launch (video)
The Kia Cerato has come in for a mild facelift for the 2022 model year, showcasing a new-look front end with slimmer headlights, a wider and narrower tiger nose front grille, and revised front and rear bumper bars for the sedan version. The hatchback carries over the same rear end […]
2021 Genesis G70 review – Australian launch (video)
And so here we meet again. A predicament. Do you buckle under the trending pressure and go for an SUV, or do you follow your heart and get that sports sedan you’ve always wanted? The 2021 Genesis G70 is here to yank you down off that fence. Look at it. […]
2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series revealed, in Australia Q4
This is it. The all-new, 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series. It debuts with a fresh TNGA-based platform, including all-new suspension, and showcases new V6 diesel and twin-turbo V6 petrol engines. The 4.5-litre twin-turbo V8 diesel is dead. Of course, the 300 Series also shows off a brand new exterior and […]
Porsche Taycan Turbo S sets EV lap record at The Bend (video)
The mighty Porsche Taycan Turbo S has clocked a lap record around The Bend Motorsport Park, posting a time of 3:30.344. That’s the quickest time ever for a production electric vehicle. Well, it’s actually the first time a proper record attempt was conducted by an electric vehicle. But it’s great […]
2022 BMW X3 M, X4 M Competition update adds 50Nm for 3.0TT
A mild update for the introduction of the 2022 BMW X3 M and X4 M Competition SUVs mean they are now quicker than the current M3 and M4 Competition. Yep, the 2022 X3 M and X4 M, in Competition spec, receive the M3/M4’s high-output 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six engine, producing 375kW […]