Chrysler is planning to make a big scene at the upcoming 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas with a range of customised, accessorised, and optioned up Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles. The highlight of which, we think, is a Dodge Charger called ‘Charger Juiced’ featuring an 8.4-litre V10 engine borrowed […]
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.
MINI exits World Rally Championship at the end of 2012
After just one and a half years in the sport, MINI has announced it is exiting the World Rally Championship (WRC) at the end of the 2012 season. MINI Countryman WRC cars will still compete in the future under non-factory, private teams. MINI says competing for the 18-month period has […]
Video: 2014 BMW X5 M spotted slogging around the Nurburgring
BMW has been spotted testing a prototype version of the next-generation high performance 2014 BMW X5 M. As you can see in the video below, BMW M is serious about honing and refining handling and balance, even on the company’s largest SUV. Specific details are still a little hazy at […]
2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S on sale in Australia in February
Porsche has unveiled the 2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. The new model gets more power under the bonnet, tweaked styling, an updated interior with new colour combinations, and a sophisticated suspension and driveline to maximise handling. Featuring the same 4.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine as found in the Porsche Panamera Turbo […]
Lexus LFA turns pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness month
Queensland Lexus dealer, Lexus of Brisbane, has given its Lexus LFA supercar a distinctive pink exterior colour to support the National Breast Cancer Awareness month during October. The bright colour certainly helps the stunning supercar stand out. The V10 LFA is one of only 11 in Australia, making this quite […]
2012 Audi A4 Allroad and A6 Allroad now on sale in Australia
Audi has launched two sporty crossovers in Australia including the 2012 Audi A4 Allroad and the new Audi A6 Allroad. The A4 version makes its way to Australia for the very first time. Starting with the A4 Allroad, the new Audi is based on the A4 Avant wagon only it […]
Nissan GT-R ‘Bolt-performance’ edtion to be auctioned off
A unique Nissan GT-R ‘Bolt-performance’ one-off has been made in honour of Olympic champion Usain Bolt. The special model coincides with Bolt also becoming Nissan’s new ‘Director of Excitement’ brand ambassador. The one-off gold creation features an embossed highlight of Bolt’s signature as well as various bespoke interior trim finishes, […]
New Ferrari Enzo ‘F70’ to debut at Detroit show in January – report
According to international word, Ferrari will unveil the all-new Ferrari Enzo ‘F70’ hypercar at the 2013 North American Auto Show in Detroit, starting January 14. Ferrari has revealed plenty of bits and pieces over the past few months, with the latest being the full carbon fibre tub chassis at the […]