Not happy with the stunt itself, MINI and stunt driver Guerlain Chicherit decided a better thing to do would be to attempt a backflip, unassisted, using only the accelerator and brakes. It sounds very tricky, because it probably is. It’s also the first of its kind, ever, as far as […]
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.
Hyundai HCD-14 concept previewed before Detroit debut
Hyundai has released a teaser image of a new concept car it plans to unveil at the 2013 North American International Auto Show next week. Called the Hyundai HCD-14, the concept showcases an elegant four-door coupe design. The HCD-14 is likely to preview a new design language which could be […]
2013 Ford Focus ST review (video)
This is the new 2013 Ford Focus ST. It’s the replacement to the very popular XR5. For the new model, Ford decided to relegate the howling XR5 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo engine – potentially upsetting enthusiasts – and has introduced a 2.0-litre EcoBoost four banger. Ford fans needn’t fret though, the […]
Peugeot 2008 production version revealed in leaked images
Images of the upcoming Peugeot 2008 compact SUV have been leaked online, showing the full exterior detail of the all-new model for the very first time. Based on the funky new Peugeot 208 compact hatch, the 2008 is inspired by a concept version the company unveiled in September last year. […]
Video: 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 films – behind the scenes
Have you ever wondered just how much work is involved in creating a promotional video for a new car? Porsche has just released a cool showcase, detailing exactly that. The video surrounds the making of the films that were created for the new 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. Being an […]
Audi RS 5 Cabriolet to debut at Detroit Auto Show
Audi will unveil the hot new Audi RS 5 Cabriolet at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in just over a week. The first-ever Audi ‘RS’ convertible matches brutal V8 performance with gorgeous drop-top looks. The Audi RS 5 (full review here), is the highest performance version of the […]
Australian vehicle sales for December 2012 – Audi trend evident
As reported earlier, the Mazda3 has taken the cake as the most popular selling new vehicle in Australia for 2012. In other areas though, there were a few surprises for the month, with Audi making top appearances in various segments. Last month’s best-seller, the Toyota Corolla was relegated during December, […]
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet revealed
Not long after the new E-Class sedan and estate wagon were revealed, Mercedes-Benz has pulled the covers off the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet. Both are based on the sedan, only they feature sporty two-door styling. Like the sedan and wagon, the new Coupe and Cabrio receive the […]