Previewing a possible production version down the track, Audi is planning to unveil a new concept called the Audi A3 e-tron at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The eco-focused hatch boasts an incredible fuel economy rating of just 1.5L/100km. Although this exact model, based on the upcoming A3, isn’t […]
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 Volkswagen Golf GTD Mk7 revealed, gets 135kW
Volkswagen has pulled the wraps of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTD Mk7; the diesel iteration of the hot GTI. The new model is more powerful, quicker, lighter in weight, and more fuel efficient than the outgoing Mk6 version. Sporting the same sort of performance theme as the current Golf GTD, […]
BMW M cars to keep rear-wheel drive layouts
Even though rivals of BMW’s M sedans and coupes offer all-wheel drive powertrains, M Division isn’t about to let go of the traditional and much more driver-involved rear-drive layout any time soon. In a recent Autocar report in the UK, BMW M Division boss Friedrich Nitschke said BMW M cars […]
2013 Range Rover supercharged V6 will join Australian lineup
Land Rover Australia has announced it will introduce the 2013 Range Rover LR-V6 supercharged petrol to the lineup during the final quarter of this year. The new engine will replace the 5.0-litre V8, offering similar performance with improved fuel economy. Comprising of a 3.0-litre supercharged V6, the quad-cam LR-V6 produces […]
Video: BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car spied testing
BMW has been spotted testing a prototype version of the upcoming BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car. The futuristic coupe will offer superior fuel economy while also boasting excellent performance thanks to a lightweight structure. The BMW i8 project has been a long development. The company first revealed a concept […]
Video: 3D Motorsports Mitsubishi Evo X 908whp, world record?
Ever wondered how much horsepower the most powerful Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X in the world has? Wonder no more. According to the team behind this video, the magic figure is 908hp (677kW) at the wheels. It was recently reached by the 3D Motorsports Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X. Featuring the factory […]
McLaren P1 674kW V8 hybrid powertrain confirmed – official
McLaren has released the specifications of the epic new McLaren P1, the successor to the grand daddy of them all, the McLaren F1 of the Nineties. A hybrid powertrain for the P1 producing a combined output of 674kW (916PS) and 900Nm has now been confirmed. The new model will be […]
2014 Audi RS Q3 high-performance SUV revealed
With a 228kW 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder, the 2014 Audi RS Q3 is set to be the quickest compact SUV on the market when it launches next year. It’s also the first ever ‘RS’ SUV by Audi. The hot new 4×4 is capable of 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds, which means it’s […]