Porsche has revealed the 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 R update, based on the previous-gen 997 911. The freshened version brings obvious widened wheel arches front and rear, as well as a new front tyre package for increased grip. The 911 GT3 R is a pure racing machine. It’s powered by […]
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.
2013 Mitsubishi Challenger XLS review
Have you ever tried really hard to fail only to be let down by success? We have. It’s a strange feeling. A feeling of satisfied disappointment. It’s how we felt when we repeatedly tried to get the 2013 Mitsubishi Challenger XLS stuck while off-roading. 2013 MITSUBISHI CHALLENGER XLS – PROS […]
Lexus IS F performance sedan coming to an end? – report
As disappointed as we are to report this, the Lexus IS F high performance sedan might soon come to an end. The regular new IS sedan, which launches later this year, could be considered as sporty enough by the luxury carmaker. The reason for a possible axeing is said to […]
Video: 2014 Range Rover Sport previewed again
Land Rover has released another teaser of the new 2014 Range Rover Sport, which will be revealed on March 26. This time, we get a bit more of a closer look of the performance-oriented SUV via a video. Official details and specifications are yet to be released. The new model […]
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series lands in Australia (video)
Yes, you read correctly, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series has landed in Australia. Well, at least one of them has. Thanks to our friends over at RamSpeed, we have been given an exclusive close-up first glimpse of the V8 monster before its local public debut expected later this week. […]
Audi TT S line Competition package now on sale in Australia
Audi Australia has launched the hot new Audi TT S line Competition pacakage in the local market. The new variant brings the flare and drama of the TT RS, at almost half the price. The Competition package doesn’t include the cracking 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine as seen in the RS, but […]
Volkswagen Polo R wins 2013 Rally of Mexico, 2nd win ever
After bringing home the gold in the Rally of Sweden a couple of weeks ago, the all-new Volkswagen Polo R WRC car is proving extremely competitive and has taken out the weekend’s Rally of Mexico. This is Volkswagen’s second ever win in WRC. Piloted by Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, […]
Video: Ford Fiesta ST hits the test track in Belgium
In the lead-up to the launch of the new Ford Fiesta ST, Ford has released full-throttle track video to get the taste buds going. The new model will go on sale in Australia during the middle of this year. Like the Focus ST, the Fiesta ST is a dedicated performance […]