Looking a little like it’s from the 1980s, in a tough kind of way, the VDS GT 001 Belgian supercar is based on the Gillet Vertigo. It was developed by racing car driver Raphael van der Straeten. From the front, it’s pointy yet also boxy with aggressive lower intakes. There’s also […]
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.
Video: Porsche 918 Spyder official promo at the Nurburgring
Late last month Porsche announced that its upcoming supercar, the Porsche 918 Spyder, lapped the famous Nurburgring in Germany in 7:14. The company has now released an official promo film showcasing the effort. In case you’ve missed the news, Porsche is working on an all-new hypercar which will be a […]
Open speed limits to be reintroduced in the Northern Territory?
The Northern Territory in Australia used to be a mecca for speed freaks and high performance vehicle owners as it was the only place that displayed one of the street signs below; open speed limits. Since 2007, a speed limit of 130km/h has been in place. Attorney-General John Elferink, a […]
Australian vehicle sales for September 2012 – Mazda dominates
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for September 2012 have been released, and it’s Mazda that dominated overall, with the Mazda3 going to a record 4276 consumers. Mazda also topped sales in other segments, helping the company achieve more than 10,000 sales during the month. This is […]
For Sale: 930 Porsche 911 with 350 Chev V8 conversion
Whether you like crazy conversions or not, a 930 Porsche 911 with a 350ci Chev V8 is always going to attract plenty of attention. Speaking of which, an example is up for sale right now on eBay. Yep, a Porsche 911 powered by V8 American muscle. According to the advertisement, […]
Alan Jones loses Mercedes-Benz S-Class after crude comments
Australia radio broadcaster Alan Jones made some rather inappropriate comments last week at a Sydney University Liberal Club. As a result, Mercedes-Benz is cancelling all its advertising on 2GB radio, including taking away an S-Class that was given to him as part of the deal. The comments in question were […]
2014 BMW M3 to be lighter with more torque – report
According to the latest international reports the 2014 BMW M3 will be lighter in weight and produce a lot more torque than the current model, making it quicker and more agile. With every new model of the M3, from the first E30 in 1985, to the E36 and then the […]
2013 Mugen Honda CR-Z revealed, 300 being made
Honda and Mugen have unveiled the new 2013 Mugen Honda CR-Z sports hybrid at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The eco-friendly coupe receives engine tuning and body modifications to improve overall performance. ` Mugen is Honda’s in-house tuning division, a bit like what Nismo is to Nissan. The company is […]