The handy station wagon; we love them here in Australia. Almost everyone has resorted to one, whether it was for a camping trip, picking up a new TV, or your first date – please spare us the details in the comments section below. Once seen as a boring soccer mum […]
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.
2012 FPV F6 FG MKII review (video)
Whether you like Holden or Ford, there is no denying the Aussie-built 2012 FPV F6 FG MKII is a very, very fast and intimidating piece of work. Once you get it going (and get traction), it’s fair to say that it is one of the fastest accelerating production sedans in […]
Renault Megane R.S. 250 Australian GP Edition races Jet Pack Man
The new Renault Megane R.S. 250 Australian GP Edition has just been launched, and has been put to good use already during the opening of the 2012 Australia F1 Grand Prix. If you’re attending this weekend’s 2012 Formula 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix, you’ll see the Renault Jet Pack Man […]
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer VRX Sportback review – quick spin
The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer VRX Sportback is the sportiest and most expensive offering in the Lancer stable this side of the turbocharged, all-wheel drive Evolution and Ralliart icons. If practicality, a fun driving character, and trendy looks are high on your criteria, it’s definitely one to look into. The 2012 Mitsubishi […]
2012 Holden Commodore SS V Redline VE Series II review – quick spin
Like the name suggests, the 2012 Holden Commodore SS V Redline VE Series II has the instant ability to turn from your typical Commodore grocery go-getter, into a rev-happy performance car. Essentially what the Redline nameplate brings to the regular 2012 Holden Commodore SS V is added performance; FE3 suspension […]
2012 Peugeot 508 GT review (video)
Among the popular mid-sized premium sedans, the 2012 Peugeot 508 GT is a hidden gem. It may not be the first in the segment that you think of, but if you’re after something fresh, fuel-efficient, and packed with features, the 508 GT is a car that you should look into. […]
Performax International dealer now in Western Australia
Australia’s leading Corvette and Camaro importer and right-hand drive converter, Performax International, has just appointed Performance West as Western Australia’s very first Performax International dealer. Performax’s newest dealer will stock cars from American heavy-hitters such as Chevrolet and Ford, like the 476kW supercharged Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, to the 318kW 6.2-litre […]
The ultimate second-hand performance car buyer’s guide
Like many of us, you could be considering buying a second-hand performance car, but trouble is, you don’t know what to buy. We normally ask ourselves these questions; ‘what will be the most fun to drive?’, and ‘what is available in my price range?’. For people who’re unsure of what […]