Volvo tuning specialist Heico Sportiv has released a teaser image of a new project it is working on. Called the Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 T5 HPC, the new hatch is set to be transformed into a seriously quick pocket rocket. Although official specifications are yet to be revealed, the V40 […]
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.
Mazda MX-5 parade of 683 breaks the world record
The world record for the biggest parade of Mazda MX-5 sports cars has been broken in the Netherlands, with an incredible 683 examples of the iconic sports car all at the one place at the same time. The record-breaking parade took place at the RDW Test Centre at Lelystad, in […]
Lamborghini Gallardo successor to debut at Frankfurt show – report
There’s some word spreading about suggesting Lamborghini will unveil a concept version of the new Lamborghini Gallardo successor at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. The new model, which is being slated as the Cabrera, is set to be lighter and more powerful than the Gallardo. The news stems from an […]
Royal College of Art concepts previewed before Salon Privé
Some intriguing preview sketches straight from the benches of the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London have been released, giving us a taste of what to expect at the Salon Privé event in Paris later this year. The RCA, known as the world’s most influential postgraduate university of art and […]
Volvo S60 Polestar limited edition now on sale in Australia
Volvo and Polestar have launched the new Volvo S60 Polestar in Australia. Just 50 versions will be made exclusively for the Australian market, while an international introduction may take place down the track. The sports sedan is the first-ever production car made by Polestar. Based on the already-potent Volvo S60 […]
Volvo S60 V8 Supercar joining series from 2014 season
In a surprise move, Volvo Cars Australia has announced it will join Australia’s most popular motorsport series, the V8 Supercars, from the 2014 season. The team, called Volvo Polestar Racing, will be a joint project between Volvo, Polestar, and Garry Rogers Motorsport. Following the introduction of Nissan and Mercedes-Benz entrants this […]
Aston Martin and Bosch create plug-in hybrid DB9 with 552kW
Electronic engineering giant Bosch has paired up with Aston Martin to create a DB9 plug-in hybrid prototype. The setup utilises the DB9’s V12 engine while adding two electric motors to power the front wheels. Proving super GT cars needn’t be petrol-guzzlers, the prototype can be driven in full electric mode […]
BMW 4 Series Coupe revealed, quicker and lighter
The new 2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe has been officially revealed ahead of its Frankfurt Motor Show public debut in September. Although it is based on the current 3 Series, the sports coupe is now more distinguished from the four-door brother than ever before. It’s up to 45kg lighter compared […]