The all-new MINI Paceman has been revealed ahead of its 2012 Paris Motor Show debut later this month. The Paceman is a two-door version of the current Countryman, using a layout BMW calls the ‘Sports Activity Coupe’. As we saw last week in some revealing photos, the MINI Paceman is […]
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.
BMW 1.5L TwinPower three-cylinder with up to 165kW
In the ongoing fight to improve efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, BMW has unveiled its new 1.5-litre TwinPower turbo three-cylinder engine line. The new engine family will come in a range of tunes, including turbo petrol and turbo diesel forms. Despite using a measly three cylinders of combustion, the new […]
Video: Porsche 918 Spyder looks quick on the Nurburgring
Porsche is still honing and perfecting its upcoming supercar, the Porsche 918 Spyder. Soon to be the only true supercar in its range, the company wants to make sure it’s quick. Judging by the video below which captures a 918 prototype being thrashed around the Nurburgring, the new model is […]
McLaren ‘P12’ teaser video previews aerodynamics
McLaren has released a teaser video giving us a preview of the new McLaren ‘P12’ F1 successor, concentrating on its advanced aerodynamics. The new model will be unveiled at the Paris show at the end of this month. Replacing the epically fast McLaren F1 is a big task, and one […]
Video: 2013 Renault Clio RS prototype spotted on the Nurburgring
Renault has been spotted testing a prototype version of the cracking new 2013 Renault Clio RS out on the Nurburgring in Germany. The new super hot hatch features fresh styling and is expected to be even quicker than the outgoing model. Power will reportedly come from a revised version of […]
BMW 1 Series Active Sports Tourer ‘mini MPV’ concept revealed
It has been reported that BMW is working on a larger hatch variant of the new 1 Series that most assumed would be called the 1 Series Gran Turismo, falling in line with other BMWs in the showroom. A concept version has now been revealed called the BMW 1 Series […]
Mercedes-Benz CLA revealed while undergoing photo shoot
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted in a pre-production version of the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class during a photo shoot in Iceland. The prototype is seen wearing no camouflaging whatsoever, while also showcasing what looks to be an AMG kit of some kind. Maybe this is the full CLA 45 AMG model? The […]
1967 Ford XR Falcon ‘ZERO’D’ with 7.3 Power Stroke TD V8
A unique 1967 Ford XR Falcon called ‘ZERO’D’ will be on display at the upcoming 2012 Australian International Motor Show, featuring a 7.3-litre Ford Power Stroke turbo-diesel V8 engine. The mighty engine, used in various large utes and trucks in the US, is not only powerful it’s also fuel efficient […]