Ferrari has been spotted testing a prototype version of the all-new Ferrari Enzo ‘F150’ successor at its home track in Fiorano. This is the first time we’ve been able to hear the epic V12 powerplant. What you’re hearing is a 6.3-litre V12 engine developed to sound specifically like an F1 […]
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.
GPRM Toyota 86 GT4 racer ready for British GT Championship
UK-based motorsport firm GPRM has just finished building its Toyota 86 race car to full GT4 specifications. It’ the first 86 GT4 car of its kind, and although it’s not an in-house project by Toyota, it does have the technical backing of Toyota Great Britain. Featuring vast body modifications, the […]
MS Design Ford Focus ST ‘Competition’ gets aggressive
An Austrian tuning company called MS Design has come up with a styling kit for the Ford Focus ST hot hatch, bringing its visual impact to boiling point thanks to a distinct black and white theme. At the front, the company has formed a bespoke front bumper bar and spoiler […]
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG confirmed for New York debut
Mercedes-Benz has inadvertently revealed news that the high performance CLA 45 AMG four-door coupe will be revealed at the 2013 New York Auto Show next month. The news was slipped during an extended cut commercial for the CLA-Class which aired during the American Super Bowl XLVII last weekend. It allowed […]
2015 Ford Focus RS confirmed, more ‘RS’ models coming?
Ford officials have reportedly confirmed in Europe the hotly anticipated sequel to the Ford Focus RS super-hot hatch will go on sale in 2015. The new version will fall in line with Ford’s new strategies to invest in some niche models to boost the brand’s image. In a recent Autocar […]
Australian vehicles sales for January 2013 – Toyota 86 shines
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for January 2013 are in, and although overall sales did drop for the first month of the year compared with December, we saw a few interesting changes and shuffling in various segments. Even though Toyota remained as the overall best-selling manufacturer, […]
New 2014 Bentley Flying Spur previewed in sketch
Bentley has released a teaser image of the upcoming 2014 Bentley Continental Flying Spur grand sedan. The new model is expected to be fully revealed at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March. At this stage, limited details have been released on the new car as it seems Bentley is […]
Video: Pagani is planning something, wants you to guess
Pagani has released an intriguing and mysterious new teaser video which previews something, although, we’re not quite sure what exactly. There’s some possibility it’s previewing a roadster version of the Huayra supercar, while others suggest it’s a new production facility. Very limited official details have been revealed at this stage. […]