McLaren has been spotted testing a prototype version of the upcoming McLaren P1 hypercar out on the streets. This is the first time we’ve been able to hear the sound of the growling V8 engine. The P1 will be the successor to the mighty McLaren F1 – a car that […]
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.
Lexus IS Euro-spec production ends, waiting for new model
Production of the current shape Lexus IS for the European market has stopped due new safety laws coming in place at the end of this year. The IS as it is won’t pass the new laws, but instead of adapting the model to suit the company is simply holding off […]
2013 Chevrolet SS NASCAR revealed, previews Holden VF Commodore
Chevrolet has unveiled its new 2013 NASCAR based on the upcoming Chevrolet SS sedan. The racer also gives us a first glimpse of the 2013 Holden VF Commodore. Chevrolet will unveil its new road-going SS sedan at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, before it goes […]
Infiniti G37 Coupe and Convertible Australian prices announced
Infiniti will launch its range of premium vehicles in Australia next month, including the Infiniti G37 Coupe and Convertible, and the previously announced Infiniti M sedan. Infiniti is to Nissan what Lexus is to Toyota. It’s the premium luxury-focused brand offering superior levels of performance and prestige over Nissan vehicles. […]
Manhart Racing MH5 S Biturbo is a 475kW M5 eater
Based on the already epic 2012 BMW M5, Manhart Racing in Germany has developed a performance upgrade package called the MH5 S Biturbo. As the name suggests, the scorchingly fast sedan retains the twin-turbo engine setup. In the standard M5, power comes from a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing 412kW and […]
Hyundai Veloster C3 Roll Top concept – a convertible ute?
Hyundai has unveiled a rather interesting concept car at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show in the US, called the Hyundai Veloster C3 Roll Top. It sports a funky retractable roof design, giving it a ute-like character with the open-air freedom of a cabriolet. At the moment the Veloster is […]
Nissan Altima V8 Supercar to debut at Sydney Telstra 500
Certain to create a buzz, the all-new Nissan Altima V8 Supercar will make its public track debut at the V8 Supercars Sydney Telstra 500 event this weekend. The car will be taken around for a few laps of the circuit. This will be the first time fans can get a […]
Jaguar XFR-S revealed at 2012 LA Auto Show
Jaguar has pulled the wraps of the awesome new Jaguar XFR-S at the Los Angeles Auto Show in the US, which is just getting under way. The super hot cat is the most powerful sedan Jaguar has ever made. As expected, the high performance version comes with a 5.0-litre supercharged […]