Students from Studio Torino in Italy have come up with a rather striking design study called the Coupetorino 2013. The study was overseen by the Mercedes-Benz Global Advanced Design chief. Based on the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, the students envisaged a kind of shooting brake version. The shooting brake style seems to […]
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.
Volvo S60 Polestar successor possible, evolved performance
Even though the limited edition Volvo S60 Polestar has literally only just gone on sale, the company is getting prepared and may already have its sights on a potential successor. The next model would be an evolution of the current version, building on the technology and performance it currently offers. […]
Mitsubishi Outlander and Evo X Pikes Peak safety cars revealed
To assist with safety during the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Mitsubishi has provided two specially prepared and slightly modified safety vehicles for the event, including a Lancer Evolution X and a Outlander SUV. The Pikes Peak ‘Race to the Clouds’ is a major event on the international motorsport calendar, […]
Nismo Nissan GT-R (R35) to produce over 425kW – report
Nissan announced a new Nismo facility earlier this year, which will see the development and introduction of a high performance Nismo Nissan GT-R R35. There’s now word suggesting the car will produce over 425kW. As previously reported, Nissan executive vice president Andy Palmer has revealed the new model will provide […]
Video: Porsche 918 Spyder undergoing hot weather testing
Development work on the new Porsche 918 Spyder is continuing, with Porsche now conducting extreme hot weather testing in Nevada, USA. A video has been released showing some shots of the new flagship hypercar while undergoing testing, which includes high speed runs under the extreme conditions to ensure the petrol […]
McLaren to showcase special F1 GTR collection at Goodwood
McLaren will showcase a special three-car display at next month’s 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, including the 1995 McLaren F1 GTR, a McLaren F1 LM prototype, and the Gulf McLaren F1 GTR ‘longtail’. The special showcase is being prepared to bolster McLaren’s 50th anniversary celebrations. It was 50 years ago […]
QLD speed limit tolerances reduced, 4000 camera sites to be revealed
Queensland motorists will be faced with tightening speed limit tolerances next month, meaning fines could be dished out to drivers only just exceeding the limit. In addition, 4000 speed camera locations will be published online from July 1 in a bid to reduce the number of speeding drivers and the […]
Lamborghini ‘Cabrera’ (Gallardo successor) spotted
A prototype version of the upcoming Lamborghini Gallardo successor, dubbed the ‘Cabrera’, has been spotted. An image has just surfaced online, giving us all a glimpse of what the new model will look like. The image, first revealed on YouTube channel Shmee150’s Facebook page, shows the prototype wearing plenty of […]