The new Bentley SUV is getting close now, with the company just releasing a fresh preview video to build up the excitement. Here we get some insight as to just how capable the luxury off-roader will be, off road. Bentley is looking to swipe sales from Range Rover and the […]
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.
Australian vehicle sales for October 2014 – Veloster overtakes 86
Australian new vehicle registration VFACTS figures for October 2014 have been released, and on first glance, we see the Hyundai Veloster has overtaken the Toyota 86 for only the second time this year. There’s also been quite a few newcomers showing promise, in particular the new Lexus NX small SUV […]
McLaren Sports Series confirmed as entry ‘P13’ model (video)
The sports car market will soon welcome the new McLaren Sport Series, as confirmed by McLaren. It will sit in as the company’s new entry-level model, sitting beneath the 650S. Up until now it has always been referred to as the P13, which is the internal codename, but now the […]
2015 Audi Q3 revealed; more efficient, RS Q3 more powerful
The 2015 Audi Q3 crossover has been revealed, showcasing mild visual updates, optional technology upgrades, and increased efficiency. The range-topping RS Q3 gets more power as well. Starting with the updated powertrain lineup, Audi has managed to cut consumption and emissions by up to 17 per cent for some variants. […]
360 Elite Motorworks shows Lexus NX 200t tuning potential
This could very well be the first ever tuning program for the Lexus NX 200t, and it has just made its debut at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. It’s bright, that’s for sure. Lexus called on the help of aftermarket specialist 360 Elite Motorworks to create the crazy orange […]
2016 Mazda Global MX-5 Cup car revealed
Mazda has revealed a special track-ready version of the all-new Mazda MX-5 sports car which will be ready to compete in the Global MX-5 Cup racing series in 2016. The new MX-5 has only just been revealed and will go on sale in standard road-going form next year. For this […]
Jaguar F-Type AWD confirmed, other versions coming
Jaguar has announced plans to expand the F-Type range from the current six-model lineup to a whopping 14 different variants next year, including an all-wheel drive version which has just been revealed. The company recently partnered up with British company Bloodhound SSC, the team responsible for the World Land Speed […]
Audi ‘A9 concept’ previewed again? (video)
Remember the mysterious Audi teaser from last month? Another preview has been released that further hints at a possible A9 concept, although it’s still yet to be confirmed. This time we get more of a clue as to what type of body we can expect here. Even with the drape […]