All posts by Josh Bennis
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...
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...
2019 Hyundai Tucson Elite review – 2.0 GDi & 2.0 CRDi (video)
With the abundance of SUVs on sale today, does the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, more specifically, the Elite model, stick out as something you should drop your hard-earned on? The next question is, in this second-from-the-top...
2018 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 review (video)
Slotted between the Jeep Renegade and the Jeep Cherokee, the 2018 Jeep Compass is a five-seat SUV that faces fierce rivals such as the Hyundai Tuscon, Honda CR-V and best-selling-of-them-all Mazda CX-5. The 2018 Compass...
2018 Nissan Qashqai review – N-TEC & ST-L (video)
Nissan Australia has applied a refresh for the MY2018 Qashqai, which sees some nice updates to the interior and exterior to help make it more competitive in the increasingly popular segment. Just as we were...
2018 Nissan Navara ST-X review
The 2018 Nissan Navara Series III comes with some impressive updates that are aimed to make the Thailand-built ute a more enjoyable drive. Some models now come with added safety tech, including a 360-degree camera...
2018 Nissan 370Z review (video)
The Nissan 370Z was one of the first cars we reviewed at PerformanceDrive, way back when we launched in 2011. Move along to the present and we’ve been thrown the keys to a 2018 Nissan...
Holden Equinox diesel announced for Australia
Holden is introducing a new 1.6-litre turbo-diesel engine option for the recently released Equinox medium-size SUV. The new diesel offering should help to give the model more presence in the demanding segment. Available in all...
Top 10 best rally videos of all time
Rally has to be one of the most entertaining forms of motorsport there is. The level of concentration needed mixed with the death-defying, on-the-limit nature makes it so very special. We’ve handpicked, in no particular...
Timeless Kustoms creates $1 million 1000hp 1965 Ford Mustang
Ever wondered what a classic car would look like if you spent one million dollars building it? Well, here it is. The owner of this 1965 Ford Mustang had a vision and went for it....
Ford launches sporty MS-RT Transit Custom in the UK
Based on the Ford Transit Custom, M-Sport Ford Works Rally Team has debuted a new motorsport-inspired version of the popular van. The MS-RT Transit Custom comes in both single and double-cab form, as well as...
2018 MINI Cooper on sale in Australia in July
MINI Australia has released local pricing for the facelifted 2018 MINI Cooper 3 door, 5 door, and convertible models. Though there’s a price hike across all models, MINI insists there is more value built into...
