The new DS 5 has launched in Australia showing off fresh exterior styling that hints to the original 1955 DS, while there’s also a revised interior, upgraded on-board technology, and a new diesel engine compared with the Citroen-badged predecessor. The DS 5 is the first of a six-model lineup to […]
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.
Volvo developing kangaroo detection technology for Australia
There’s not an Australian out there who doesn’t know how tough it can be to avoid kangaroos when travelling. Fear not. Volvo has announced plans to develop technology that will help detect and avoid collisions with our bouncing friends. According to the NRMA, every year motorists collide with around 20,000 […]
Top 10 reasons to buy a 2016 Subaru WRX (video)
Subaru announced the 2016 WRX earlier this year, fine-tuning the specifications and updating safety for some variants. Is it still an iconic thoroughbred? You bet. Here are our top 10 reasons to buy a 2016 Subaru WRX, in no particular order. 1. Symmetrical all-wheel drive The WRX is all about […]
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Elite review (video)
The SUV market is flooded with numerous makes and models at the moment. Even the seven-seat segment is hard to decipher. Here we’re testing the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Elite CRDi, which could be one of the best high-riding car-like seven-seat options around. The Santa Fe range starts from $38,490 […]
2016 Mitsubishi Triton review – Australian launch
Over the past two days PerformanceDrive has been at Fraser Island, QLD, the world’s largest sand island, to put the new-look 2016 Mitsubishi Triton through its paces. Let us explain what’s new, what’s improved, and what we liked. It’s fair to say the Mitsubishi Triton has become a big part […]
2015 Volkswagen Polo GTI on sale in Australia from $27,490
Volkswagen Australia has announced specifications for the updated 2015 Polo GTI, which boasts fresh styling, a newly-developed 1.8-litre TSI engine, and an array of convenience and assistance systems. The newly-developed 1.8-litre TSI turbo engine produces an output of 141kW and 320Nm (DSG models limited to 250Nm), and can come equipped […]
2015 Citroen DS3 on sale from $33,990, new 121kW engine
Citroen Australia has introduced the 2015 update for both the DS3 and DS3 Cabrio, with a more powerful engine joining the range and revised styling and new technology. The update brings with it a more powerful 121kW/240Nm 1.6-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine that features stop-start technology, while the exterior gets new LED […]
2015 Nissan Micra on sale from $13,490, new look front
Nissan has just announced pricing for the “new-look” 2015 Micra, which will be available through dealerships at the end of the month. The fresh-faced model sports Nissan’s ‘V-Motion’ front grille, as well as a new bonnet, headlights, front guards, and new wheels. Step inside the cabin and you’ll notice a […]