The current Holden Captiva 5 is one of the older propositions in the popular and very demanding small SUV segment. It’s made by GM Daewoo in South Korea and has been around in almost the same form since 2006. Can it still hold it with the modern newcomers? Holden is […]
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.
2015 BMW X6 M laps Nurburgring in 8:05, as quick as V8 M3
With a 423kW twin-turbo V8 on board, the new BMW X6 M, revealed last week, is one of the most powerful production SUVs yet. It seems it is also very fast, reportedly matching the previous-gen BMW M3 coupe Nurburgring lap time. Speaking with Sport Auto website, BMW M project manager […]
2015 Honda HR-V confirmed for Australian market
Honda Australia has announced the all-new HR-V small SUV will be launched locally next year, sitting beneath the current CR-V. The nameplate rejoins the market after a 13-year hiatus. The new HR-V is set to help boost overall sales for the local arm by providing consumers with another SUV option, […]
2014 Datsun Day at Prospect Hotel in Sydney (mega gallery)
Old school Nissan and Datsun fans enjoyed a huge turnout at the annual Datsun Day held at the Prospect Hotel in Sydney’s west today, with perfect sunshine, good food, and cold beverages making the event even better. If you love your old school Japanese cars, you would have had the […]
Three Ford EcoSport concepts revealed at Sao Paulo show
The Ford EcoSport might be the company’s smallest SUV, but it doesn’t mean it can’t have a more serious side. To prove this Ford has developed a handful of concepts for the Sao Paulo Motor Show. Three different themes are being showcased at the big event, including one called the […]
Customised Ferrari FFs show off Tailor Made program
Ferrari has unveiled a handful of special vehicles based on the Ferrari FF, each showcasing a unique customised theme under Ferrari’s Tailor Made program. Many carmakers are coming up with custom order packages and ‘special operations’ divisions. These are designed to help customers personalise their car to make it a […]
Nurburgring sold again, to Russian billionaire Viktor Charitonin
A Russian billionaire has bought the Nurburgring racing circuit and road course in Germany. The man, Viktor Kharitonin, has apparently already made a second payment instalment even though it is not due until December. The Nurburgring was bought by Capricorn Group and Getspeed earlier this year, of which Capricorn took […]
Lister working on new sports car & $3.6 million hypercar
British sports car maker Lister is planning to introduce an all-new sports car and an epic hypercar in the years to come. It’s all part of the company’s relaunch which took place at the end of 2013. Since the rebirth, Lister has sold nine of its ‘Knobbly’ anniversary cars. At […]