McLaren Special Operations (MSO), the division known for re-optioning up McLaren vehicles, has revealed two of its latest projects; an exquisite McLaren F1 with an MP4-12C made to match. You may remember MSO for coming up with the Project Alpha options for the MP4-12C. A customer has just had two […]
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.
Peugeot RCZ R concept with 191kW, production version coming
On the back of the new 2013 Peugeot RCZ unveiling today, the French company has announced a hot new concept will also make an appearance at the Paris Motor Show, called the Peugeot RCZ R. The stealthy RCZ R features a distinct darkened theme over the entire body with bronze/gold […]
2013 Volvo V40 R-Design officially revealed
Even though the new 2013 Volvo V40 R-Design has already been revealed in a leaked brochure image earlier this year, the Swedish company has now made it all official before its public debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month. Like with other Volvo models currently on sale, the […]
Video: Mercedes-Benz CLA ‘baby CLS’ prototype spotted
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz CLA; a four-door coupe version that will sit somewhere in between the A-Class and the C-Class. The new model will follow in the footsteps created by the CLS. The CLS is like a sleek four-door coupe version […]
2013 Porsche Cayenne S diesel gets a torquey twin-turbo V8
If it’s torque you’re after, Porsche has revealed something just for you; the all-new 2013 Porsche Cayenne S diesel. It comes with a tree-stump-pulling twin-turbo V8 engine. We’ll get straight to the point here, the Porsche Cayenne S diesel comes with a new 4.2-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 284kW of […]
2013 Peugeot RCZ facelift revealed ahead of Paris debut
Peugeot has revealed the 2013 Peugeot RCZ facelift just before its public debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The updated model gets fresh styling, particularly at the front end, and some in-car equipment updates. Peugeot is planning to make a big impact at the upcoming show, and will showcase […]
Toyota 86 wins 2.0-litre class at Winton Raceway Sprint Series
Australian rally champion Neal Bates has taken a Toyota 86 to victory at the Winton Motor Raceway Sprint Series. The victory, achieved on Saturday, was Bates’s first in the 86. Racing in the 2.0-litre class, the Toyota 86 in question is a GT variant which is also road registered. This […]
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 ‘Carbon Fibre Edition’ – report
Yes, the hotly anticipated 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 could be about to get much hotter, with the introduction of a ‘Carbon Edition’. The sporty lightweight is set to lose up to 200kg. (Regular new 2013 Golf Mk7 TSI shown) According to a recent Autocar report in the UK, Volkswagen […]