Holden’s SUV lineup has been a lucky dip over the past few years; you never knew where the next model would come from, or what it’d be called. You’d be forgiven if you haven’t heard of the Acadia. It’s the latest large SUV offering, and it moves away from the […]
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.
2019 Kia Picanto GT-Line review (video)
From the wonderful world of Kia comes yet another hot number. The pint-sized Picanto shows the micro-car segment how it’s done, accounting for more than half of all sales in the segment in 2018. Now, we have a model update upon us to help keep Kia at the top of […]
2019 Kia Sportage GT-Line review (video)
Car buyers are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a medium-size SUV nowadays. This causes the benchmark to be constantly fought by competitors like Kia with its latest spin on the Sportage. Make no mistake, the South Korean brand has made huge headways with some of its latest […]
2018 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX review (video)
Mitsubishi continues to focus on the ever-increasing SUV market with an update to the Pajero Sport. With no less than five SUV models on offer, it’s obvious that Mitsubishi has diverted its attention away from almost all other vehicle types. With so many models to choose from, it can be […]
2019 Mazda CX-9 Azami LE review (video)
Mazda’s flagship large SUV has received an update just in time for the new year. The 2019 CX-9 is more feature-packed than ever, and debuts a new top-line Azami LE variant. If you’re in the market for a huge SUV, the CX-9 is among the largest non-off-road-oriented models available. The […]
2019 Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid review (video)
The number one selling car in the world has just been re-invented for the twelfth time. There is just no stopping the Toyota Corolla when it comes to sales, with nearly 45 million examples sold since its inauguration in 1966. Some say the Corolla is so popular because of its […]
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Elite review (video)
Hyundai continues to buck the trend for Korean-built cars with 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. It is the latest to hit the busy large SUV market, and brings with it attractive European styling, luxury and quality feel materials, and a solid powertrain. The new Santa Fe, launched locally in July, really […]
2018 Volvo XC40 T5 R-Design review (video)
Finally, the new Volvo XC40 has hit Aussie shores. But, it joins an already flourished small SUV market. To mark the occasion Volvo Australia is offering special ‘Launch Editions’ that come jam-packed with the latest gadgetry and safety features. And this is on top of the existing wow-factor already presented […]