In a sea of SUVs lining the new car market at the moment the new 2023 Citroen C5 X is more of a chic crossover than a traditional bulky SUV. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries in Australia though, it competes in the dwindling sedan market with the […]
Josh Bennis
Josh is one of the original co-founders of PerformanceDrive. His expertise is car culture and aftermarket performance. He was the editor at Hot4s Magazine, and has since worked at Fast Fours, Zoom, and as a journalist at The Project Group.
2023 Nissan Z review – manual & auto (video)
The new Nissan Z has arrived and this time it’s got two turbos sitting down the sides of a smaller displacement, 3.0-litre V6 engine. The styling is spectacular, although it’s not too far removed from the 370Z it replaces. It’s great to see a car company still producing rear-wheel drive […]
2022 Audi S3 Sportback review (video)
Fast, German hot hatches are some of the best on the market. They’re usually loud, bold in looks and have very suave interior and exteriors. The 2022 Audi S3 has hit Australian shores again after a short lay off for a couple of years. Packing a sharper, more mature look, […]
2022 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain review (video)
The 2022 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain sits smack bang in the middle of arguably the most competitive automotive market there is. Dual-cab 4×4 utes have dominated sales in Australia for some time. For this lightly updated model, Isuzu appears to have had a keen ear to the ground to hear what […]
2022 Isuzu D-Max SX 1.9TD review (video)
The 2022 Isuzu D-Max SX 1.9 turbo-diesel enters the Australian market as the new entry level player from the Japanese brand. While some will kick up a stink about the new engine being not as powerful as the 3.0-litre option, Isuzu says the new-to-Australia offering has “earned its stripes in […]
2021 Jaguar F-PACE P250 S review (video)
The 2021 Jaguar F-PACE has had somewhat of a birthday, receiving styling tweaks both external and internal, a major technology overhaul, and new engine options. Today we’re looking at the entry-level model called the P250 S. The F-PACE competes in the premium medium SUV segment that is literally flooded with […]
2021 Aston Martin DBX review – Australian launch
For a brand that’s only produced one sedan (the Rapide) after an eternity of making fast two-door coupes and convertibles, the 2021 Aston Martin DBX has arrived to attack the luxury SUV segment. Is it a case of better late than never? First customers of the Aston Martin DBX in […]
2019 Hyundai i30 Fastback N review – Australian launch (video)
Like the idea of a well-sorted hot hatch but desire something with a little more flair and elegance on the design front? You can begin opening your arms now as the new Hyundai i30 Fastback N has arrived. It hits the market as the only hot hatch in this increasingly […]