Thanks to Turn 10 Studios, creators of the upcoming Forza Motorsport 5 Xbox racing car game, and McLaren, a very unique opportunity will go up for grabs involving a ride-along run in the new McLaren P1 hypercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. Coinciding with the unveiling […]
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.
Video: Top Gear and Honda creating world’s fastest lawnmower
The guys from Top Gear, along with help from Honda and Team Dynamics, are looking to reset the world record by creating the fastest lawnmower on the planet. A preview video has just surfaced online showing the extent of the project, which features a Honda VTR1000F motorcycle engine. The engine […]
Upcoming Toyota chairman pushing for new Supra, separate to 86
Toyota’s upcoming chairman, Takeshi Uchiyamada, has openly expressed interest in developing a new Toyota Supra.
Schmidt Revolution BMW 335i two-stage tuning package
Schmidt Revolution, a German specialist tuning company, has just finished devising a tuning program which gives the already-potent BMW 335i M3-rivalling performance. Starting with the Stage 1 kit, engine power is takdn up from the factory 225kW rating to an impressive 247kW. This alone should see 0-100km/h times falling down […]
2014 Opel Insignia revealed, revised interior and exterior
The 2013-2014 Opel Insignia facelift has been unveiled, showcasing revised styling inside and out, and a wider range of engine options. The facelift is minor but there are a few little details that give the sleek sedan and wagon a more modern touch. For example, there’s new headlights separated by […]
Prototype 2014 Porsche LMP1 racer undergoes initial testing
Porsche has revealed a prototype version of its new LMP1 race car which will compete in the 2014 World Endurance Championship and Le Mans. The news comes just over a week away from the 2013 Le Mans event. The prototype has completed its first testing session at Porsche’s dedicated test […]
Vorsteiner Bentley Continental GT styling kit announced
If you’re looking to spice up your Bentley Continental GT by a few levels on the Scoville scale, Vorsteiner has come up with an aggressive styling kit which might take your fancy. The kit gives the British barge a definitive racy character. Showcasing a gapingly imposing front bumper bar incorporating […]
2015 Ford Mustang details emerge, GT500 to drop Shelby name
Some more details of the next-generation 2015 Ford Mustang are coming through, and it looks like it will take a turn for improved economy as opposed to outright performance. The top-spec GT500 may also lose the Shelby nameplate. A fresh prototype has been spotted on the street in the US […]