It’s been five years since the Renault Clio hit our shores with its third-generation cohort. Now, with a mid-life update for the R.S. French pocket rocket you can expect to see much of the same fun that has proven to be a winning formula for enthusiasts. Aesthetics and equipment have […]
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 Kia Stinger 200 GT-Line (video)
Kia is not usually the brand that comes to mind when you think of large rear-wheel drive family sedans. With the departure of the locally built Falcon and Commodore, Kia has jumped on the opportunity to fill the open window. Its rendition comes in the form of the Kia Stinger, […]
2018 Toyota Fortuner Crusade review (video)
Toyota’s supremacy in the ever-increasing SUV market continues to prosper. With no less than six SUV models on offer, it’s obvious what type of vehicle customers are moving towards in droves. With so many models, it can be confusing to know where the Toyota Fortuner sits. To give you an […]
2018 Jaguar XE 20d R-Sport review (video)
So you’re looking for a mid-sized sedan but you’re a bit bored with the common sellers? You want something with a stroke of sportiness. A lash of luxury. A punch of pizazz. For those who are after something more – a driver’s car – do yourself a favour and check […]
2018 Lexus NX 300 F Sport review (video)
When you combine the popularity and practicality of a medium-size SUV with the luxury of Lexus, you get the NX 300. But can an SUV be practical and luxury at the same time? With these two, sometimes opposing traits, we put the 2018 Lexus NX 300 to the test. Relatively […]
2017 Renault Koleos diesel review (video)
The SUV market is by far the fastest growing market in the business. That also makes it one of the hardest to crack into. There is now a myriad choice available at merciless price ranges. But there is one that has slipped under the radar and it may not have […]
2018 Honda CR-V review – VTi-L & VTi-LX (video)
After some lacklustre years of sales from the Japanese giant, Honda’s latest release could very well have what it takes to turn those numbers around. The Honda CR-V has never stopped growing in size throughout its life. Now, in its fifth-generation, the larger SUV is offered with 7 seats, a […]
2017 Isuzu MU-X LS-U review (video)
If you’re in the market for a competent seven-seat off-road SUV but don’t have the budget for the segment-favourite Toyota Prado, there are other options. The 2017 Isuzu MU-X is not an addition to the growingly popular soft-roader market. No, this is an option for buyers who actually intend to […]