If there is one sedan that has a chance of bucking the SUV trend, it’s the 2020 Peugeot 508 GT. If you haven’t heard of it before, the new 508 plots itself in the medium sedan market with its tremendously bold looks, quality interior, and high level of luxury features. […]
Mark Davis
Mark is a contributing road tester at PerformanceDrive. With the soul and background of an IT nerd, Mark especially appreciates technology advances, safety, and attention to detail. His first car was a rusty powder blue 1972 Volvo 144 sedan. When he's not road testing vehicles, his daily drive is still a Volvo only now it's able to steer and brake all by itself.
2020 Peugeot 308 GT Line review (video)
Competing in the small car market is a tough gig in 2020. Not only is it one of the most competitively fought markets, it’s also shrinking due to the increasing popularity of SUVs. Nevertheless, the 2020 Peugeot 308 continues to roll on in Australia while others run away from the […]
2021 Toyota Yaris review – petrol vs hybrid (video)
Throw everything you know about the Toyota Yaris out the window. Any preconceptions you have on the light-sized hatch will be forgotten when you get to know the fourth generation 2021 model. It would have to be one of the biggest changes to a car’s formula we’ve seen this year. […]
2020 Nissan X-Trail Ti review
Nissan has fermented a fine success story in the medium-size SUV market. Over the years, the X-Trail has become well-known to the people for its primeval design, attractive price, and competitive interior space. The current generation is coming towards the end of its lifecycle though, with an all-new model due […]
2020 Mazda3 Astina Skyactiv-X review (video)
The Mazda3 has been a huge success for the Japanese manufacturer. But since the recent price hike with the introduction of the current generation, and as more and more consumers clamber into the SUV arena, Mazda3 sales have started to dwindle in Australia. According to October 2020 VFACTS figures, year-to-date […]
2020 Ford Focus ST review – manual & auto (video)
The hot hatch world is sizzling fiercely at the moment and is almost ready to burst through the pressure cooker. That’s great for driving fans because it means there are lots of options to choose from. However, when it comes to versatility the new 2020 Ford Focus ST is one […]
2020 MINI Countryman JCW review (video)
It’s got to be one of the most iconic cars of all time. Now worlds apart from then and in use of technology and actual dimensions, the 2020 MINI Countryman JCW stretches the nameplate further than ever. There are still some legacy cues that have lasted since the Sixties, including […]
2020 Suzuki Jimny review – manual & auto
In a wonderful world full of technology and gizmos, sometimes it’s nice to get back to basics. We’re not talking about turning into naturists, we’re talking about the 2020 Suzuki Jimny. The primitive, pint-sized four-wheel drive is back in it’s fourth-generation, still looking very familiar for Jimny fans with its […]