The 2013 Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro is the Armani suit in the popular small-SUV market segment, offering smart modern styling, German technical expertise, and lots of class and prestige. It is literally the best-selling Audi in Australia at the moment too, so it must be good, right? The Q3 […]
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.
Lamborghini Aventador production hits 2000 milestone
Production of the scorching V12 Lamborghini Aventador has hit 2000 in just over two years. This makes it considerably more successful than the Murcielago (predecessor), which took over fours years to reach the same milestone. The Aventador was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011, showcasing an all-new […]
2013 Hyundai PM580T Pikes Peak racer revealed, testing begins
Hyundai has finished preparing and is now testing its monster Pikes Peak racer it will use in this year’s International Hill Climb event. The car, known as the Hyundai Genesis PM580T, is based on the previous PM580 prototype. Competing in the outright ‘Unlimited’ class, up against the serious contenders such […]
2014 Range Rover Sport sets production-SUV Pikes Peak record
Range Rover has set a new world record by running the 2014 Range Rover Sport up the Pikes Peak hill climb course in 12:35.61, placing it in the record books as the fastest production SUV to conquer the mountain. When Land Rover unveiled the new Sport, the company said it […]
Video: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 celebrates US National Doughnut Day
The US celebrated its National Doughnut Day on Friday – yes, there is such a thing – and as a way of taking part in the festivities, Chevrolet decided to make some doughnut the way it knows best. Using a current model Camaro ZL1, which features a 6.2-litre supercharged V8 […]
Holden VF Commodore gets ‘Design Pack’ accessories
Holden has announced a new range of sporty styling accessories for the VF Commodore. The Genuine Holden Accessories are available as ‘Design Packs’, which include a handful of accessories in each package. Ranging from sporty enhancements to essential luxuries, the accessories give the VF a unique and personalised look. Holden […]
New Toyota Corolla sedan unveiled, arrives in Australia early 2014
Toyota has unveiled the new-look 2014 Toyota Corolla sedan in two slightly different forms; a European version (pictured in white) and a US version. The local arm has confirmed Australia will receive a variation of the Euro version early next year. Showcasing a clear design relationship with the Toyota Furia […]
Fiat 500 695 Edizione Maserati on sale in Australia from $60,000
If the Fiat 500 Abarth isn’t enough of a firecracker for you, you will be glad to hear Fiat Australia has just introduced the 695 Edizione Maserati pocket rocket to the local market. Featuring a boosted version of the Abarth’s 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, the 695 produces 132kW of power and […]