It’s been another cracker month for new vehicle sales in Australian, during March 2021, with VFACTS figures revealing a 13 per cent spike across year-to-date and a 22.4 per cent boost compared with March last year. Obviously 2020 isn’t exactly a good year to compare to, but at least 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.
2022 Kia Sportage spotted, rear-end design revealed (video)
Kia has been spotted testing its upcoming 2022 Sportage again (codenamed NQ5), out on the Nurburgring and on the streets in its home country of South Korea. The new model is set to share platforms with the all-new NX4 Tucson, and is likely to be built on two different length […]
2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport review (video)
Although the 2021 update for the Lexus IS sedan is not an all-new refresh, it does evolve what has always been a sharp and sporty package. Here we’re checking out the flagship engine offered in Australia, called the 350, which is only available in F Sport trim. The new model […]
Mercedes-Benz EQS: up to 770km range, world record aerodynamics
Like the idea of cruising along the road in almost complete silence, wrapped up in the pinnacle of automotive luxury and technology? The incoming Mercedes-Benz EQS is set to offer just that. The company has just confirmed a range of up to 770km, as well as some very advanced initiatives […]
Kia takes in 21,000 pre-orders of the EV6 in just 24 hours
Kia took in “more than 21,000” pre-orders of the very interesting new EV6 in its home market alone in just 24 hours, the company has confirmed, potentially providing some insight into just how popular this model is going to be. The Kia EV6, which was revealed in full detail last […]
Mercedes-AMG confirms 480kW 2.0T hybrid, 600kW 4.0TT V8 hybrid
When Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-new 2022 W206 2022 C-Class, some fans were disappointed to hear the lineup consists only of four-cylinder engines, including the next C 63 AMG version. Well, there is some redemption it seems as the hybrid in question is going to be extremely powerful. Mercedes-AMG outlined some […]
MG Cyberster concept previewed, inspired by MGB Roadster
Yep, MG might finally rekindle its sports car heritage. The Chinese company has just handed out some preview images of a new concept called the Cyberster, which will debut at the Shanghai Auto Show later this month. The preview sketches show a traditional low and swoopy sports car profile, with […]
Is this the 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series?
We’ve found some interesting patent images on the Australian IP database, and we think it could be the front bumper of the 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series. (Update at bottom of story. These patent images show the Toyota Innova and not the 300 Series) Rumour has it the new model […]