Images of a futuristic new concept car from Peugeot have leaked online just weeks before its official debut in Paris. Called the Peugeot Onyx concept, the radical coupe showcases many interesting directions in automotive design. Previewing an intriguing two-tone body with bronze and carbon fibre, the Peugeot Onyx concept features […]
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.
Ferrari F40 crash in Vancouver is saddening to see
It’s always painful to see an exquisite supercar being mangled. Here we see a Ferrari F40 crash which has resulted in the back end being torn apart. Just 1315 were ever made. It brings tears to the eyes. The Ferrari F40 crash occurred recently in Vancouver, Canada, where the driver […]
2012 Lexus GS 450h F Sport review (video)
Have you ever wondered what the quickest hybrid vehicle currently on the market is? Wonder no more, you’re looking at it. It’s the 2012 Lexus GS 450h F Sport. It comes with a factory 0-100km/h time of just 5.9 seconds. The GS is not only about being quick though, it’s […]
Ferrari 430 Scuderia with 541kW Underground Racing twin-turbo kit
Underground Racing, a company renowned for bolting twin-turbo kits onto Lamborghinis, also has packages for Ferrari it seems. In this case, a Ferrari 430 Scuderia, no less. The 430 Scuderia is a stripped down, track-ready version of the already very quick 430. For a buyer to decide that it’s not […]
Formula Ford EcoBoost – street legal version on the way?
Although the new Formula Ford EcoBoost open-wheeler is designed for motorsport and track applications only, the company is reportedly considering putting a street-legal version into production. The new Formula Ford EcoBoost recently lapped the Nurburgring in Germany in 7:22, which is a very quick time for a relatively low powered […]
Citroen DS5 now on sale in Australia priced from $47,990
Citroen has announced the all-new Citroen DS5 softroader is now on sale in Australia, with prices starting at $47,990 (excluding on-road costs). Just one variant is available locally, the DS5 DSport. It comes with a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 115kW of power and 240Nm of torque. Although 0-100km/h acceleration […]
For sale: James Bond’s Aston Martin DBS from Quantum of Solace
Remember James Bond’s Aston Martin DBS from the movie Quantum of Solace? The V12 star will soon be heading to auction along with plenty of other cool 007 memorabilia. A number of Aston Martin DBS vehicles were used in the film, some of which were unfortunately sacrificed for the sake […]
Video: New Aston Martin Vanquish is music to your ears
Aston Martin has put together a neat video showcase of the new Aston Martin Vanquish out and about on the roads of Italy. The video gives you a nice taste of what the exquisite V12 engine sounds like. The new Aston Martin Vanquish is the company’s latest model sitting on […]