When you think of a car manufacturer that produces everyday cars for everyday people, you’d probably think of Mazda. But what about if you took some pride and enthusiasm behind the wheel, and driving was more of an art or hobby for you, would you still think of Mazda? If […]
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.
2018 Mazda6 GT turbo wagon review (video)
As car buyers jump on the SUV craze, family wagon offerings continue to dwindle. While there are a few luxury and expensive European models still available, you no longer have your trusty Camry wagon, or any offering from Honda, Nissan, or Mitsubishi. However, Mazda seizes the opportunity with the Mazda6 […]
2018 Kia Sorento GT-Line (video)
As a household brand name, Kia has upped the ante over the last few years with its latest models. We have seen enormous leaps in styling, performance and quality from the South Korean brand. The Kia Sorento is the large, 7-seater SUV offering that competes against the likes of the […]
2018 Peugeot 5008 GT diesel review (video)
Peugeot is spearheading its stake in the SUV market with the introduction of the new 2018 Peugeot 5008. It joins the recently updated smaller 3008 soft-roader, and the baby Pug, the 2008. The 5008 will appeal to drivers with large families, and those who are looking for something a little […]
2018 Peugeot 3008 Allure review (video)
Peugeot is boosting its market presence by beefing up its SUV offerings. Sitting in the medium-size segment, the new Peugeot 3008 promises practicality, design and technology to compete against the likes of the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4. But, it’s a merciless market to crack. Let’s see if the new […]
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport Sd4 SE review (video)
Land Rover has long stood as the brand of choice for off-road vehicles. In modern times, it extends to be the brand of choice for chic designs and sheer power as well. The Discovery Sport has been around since 2014, but only now is there finally an option for a […]
2018 Jaguar E-PACE P250 S review (video)
It’s no secret that car buyers have been flocking to the SUV market in hordes over the past few years. And car manufacturers who don’t have a handful of SUVs in their range by now should be kicking themselves. Jaguar has been late to the party, but it’s better late […]
2018 BMW 530i Touring M Sport review (video)
In an industry now dominated by SUVs, it’s refreshing to see the option still exists for a large luxury wagon with the sporty driving dynamics of a sedan. The 5 Series was the best-selling car in BMW’s showroom last year, globally. And to help, the Touring (denoting the body shape […]