Audi has launched the new Audi SQ5 performance SUV in Australia, boasting the title as the world’s quickest diesel SUV, according to Audi. With a powerful TDI engine linked up to a quattro all-wheel drive system, it’s no surprise really. Featuring the company’s new 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel V6 engine producing […]
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.
2014 991 Porsche 911 Turbo S to offer 418kW – report
It’s been over a year now since the new 991 Porsche 911 sports car was launched, which means the high performance Turbo version should be just around the corner now. According to a recent Road & Track report in the US, the next-gen 911 Turbo will come with a turbocharged […]
McLaren P1 gets its own ‘Designed by Air’ website
McLaren has launched a special new website for the epic McLaren P1 hypercar called ‘Designed by Air’. The site gives users the opportunity to explore various elements of the new car. McLaren says the key to the P1’s performance is in the advanced aerodynamics. The car features a large hydraulic […]
Australian vehicle sales for April 2013 – Toyota dominates
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for April 2013 are in, and it looks like Toyota has overtaken the popular Mazda3 for the overall crown, with the new Corolla. Toyota remains as the best-selling vehicle brand in the country, making up 19.9 per cent of overall sales […]
Jaguar F-Type Coupe revealed in patent images?
Patent images that appear to be of the Jaguar F-Type Coupe have been found, giving us all a glimpse of the new hardtop version which is set to arrive some time next year. The F-Type in convertible form has got to be one of the sexist vehicles around. It showcase […]
Inside Performance BMW X6 M gets ‘Stealth’ tuning package
Looking anything but stealthy, in the true meaning of the word, Inside Performance has developed a tuning package for the already-compelling BMW X6 M called the Stealth. Starting with the standard 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, which develops 408kW and 680Nm, Inside Performance has come up with an engine computer retune […]
For Sale: 1993 Bugatti EB110 SS driven just 13,000km
Before the mighty Bugatti Veyron came along, the French car company was still renowned for high-horsepower and high-speed exotic supercars. The Bugatti EB110 SS was one of the very latest. We have to admit, this is one of our favourite supercars of all time. The EB110 was just as exciting, […]
New Volvo ‘C60’ coupe inspired by P1800 on the way – report
As Volvo strengthens its showroom range and market competitiveness, more and more desirable models are being slotted into the pipeline. A new XC40 SUV, a Golf-sized sedan and hatch, and a striking ‘C60’ coupe are reportedly in the works. (S60 concept shown) Starting with the C60 coupe. According to a […]