Kia has pulled the wraps off the all-new 2022 Sportage mid-size SUV, codenamed NQ5, revealing a bold new exterior design and a very suave and tech-filled interior for the first time. The new model is set to go on sale in Australia later this year. As predicted, the 2022 Sportage […]
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.
More powerful Aston Martin ‘DBX S’ coming, plug-in hybrid confirmed
Aston Martin is set to launch a more powerful version of its first-ever SUV, the DBX, with scope for more power and torque from the Mercedes-AMG-sourced V8 engine. A hybrid version is also on the way. Speaking with Australian media during a roundtable session last week, Kevin Watters, Aston Martin’s […]
Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Nissan new car delivery delays outlined; Australia
Some dealer bulletin updates have landed in our inbox, outlining some of the expected delivery timings for new Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Nissan orders in Australia. Since the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe and left a number of ramifications, including production stops in many industries and supplier shortages, and, more recently, […]
Australian vehicle sales for May 2021 (VFACTS)
New vehicle sales in Australia are continuing to rise, with May VFACTS figures revealing another 100,000-plus month. We saw a dip in April compared with March, in terms of total sales, but May becomes the biggest-selling month so far this year. During May 2021, 100,809 new vehicles were registered in […]
Everrati debuts full electric conversion for classic 964 Porsche 911
Yes, a fully electric classic 964 Porsche 911. The old flat-six is gone but this is quite an interesting project by a company called Everrati Automotive, and is perhaps a sign of things to come. The project is based on a 1991 Porsche 911 964, and features a complete electric […]
2021 Genesis G70 now on sale in Australia from $63,000
Genesis Australia has announced the local lineup details for the new-look 2021 G70 mid-size sedan, including full prices, features and specifications. Just two main variants make up the local range, including the 2.0T and the 3.3T. These carry over the same powertrains as before, with the 2.0T producing 179kW and […]
2022 Lexus NX official debut confirmed for June 12
Lexus has sent out a teaser image previewing the all-new 2022 Lexus NX mid-size premium SUV, ahead of its official debut next week. Unlike the current model, the next-gen version will switch to Toyota’s latest TNGA platform. This is a much more modern layout than the current platform which is […]
2021 Ford Escape ST-Line review (video)
It’s a flooded market, the mid-size SUV segment. But one way to stand out is to offer lots of power. The 2021 Ford Escape ST-Line is one of the most powerful options currently on sale in Australia. And it’s not even a full-blown ST model. Is it like having a […]