Even though Mercedes-Benz is yet to unveil its new GLA-Class small SUV in production form, a prototype AMG version has been spotted on the Nurburgring in Germany cutting up some laps. It seemingly proves a hot GLA AMG model is on the way. The GLA SUV will sit in the […]
Brett Davis
Brett is the editor and founder of PerformanceDrive. He's obsessed with driving, having played with Matchbox cars until he was tall enough to drive a real one. After initially working as a mechanic, Brett earned a degree in journalism and entered media as an editorial assistant at Top Gear Australia magazine. He then worked at CarAdvice. His dream is to live next door to the Nurburgring in Germany.
Walkinshaw W310 SS VF Commodore kit announced
Even though the new VF Commodore has only just hit the showrooms, Walkinshaw Performance has already come up with an extensive upgrade package for the SS, called the Walkinshaw ‘W310 SS’. Walkinshaw Performance needs no introduction. The company has produced endless high performance vehicles in the past, including many upgrade […]
Porsche 911 sculpture stands tall outside Goodwood House
Sure to attract a lot of attention, Porsche has unveiled a special Porsche 911 sculpture display right outside the Goodwood House at the Festival of Speed. The artwork was created to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic sports car. The impressive piece stands high with three 911 models […]
Ron Automobile RXX – new Mexican super lightweight
Have you ever wondered what track day cars might look like in the future? Ron Automobile has unveiled a futuristic new super lightweight road racer called the RXX. Ron Automobile is a new car company based in Mexico. It’s mission is to create a range of high performance, dedicated driver’s […]
Video: 2014 HSV GTS Gen-F commercial rekindles spirit
Holden Special Vehicles has released a new extended-cut commercial for the upcoming 2014 HSV GTS Gen-F sedan. The somewhat philosophical ad looks at some of the changes the automotive industry has experienced in recent years. The new GTS will be Australia’s most powerful production car ever, and one of the […]
Lexus RX 270 ‘X’ Special Edition now on sale in Australia
Lexus has announced a new special edition for the entry-level Lexus RX 270. The ‘X’ Special Edition sees $7000 in added value over the regular version, packed with features usually only seen on the more premium variants. From a visual perspective the X Special Edition stands out with a Sports […]
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class on sale in October from $49,900
Pricing for the sleek new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has been announced for the Australian market. The new four-door coupe comes in three main model lines; the CLA 200, CLA 250 Sport, and the cracking CLA 45 AMG. Starting with the base model CLA 200, power comes from a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder […]
Video: BMW M4 prototype spotted on the Nurburgring
A BMW ‘M4’ prototype has been spotted on the Nurburgring for the first time, potentially embracing the new 4 Series naming sequence. So far, as far as we know, only sedan prototypes of the new M3 have been spotted. BMW is yet to officially confirm if the coupe version of […]