Honda has revealed some teaser images of the new 2013 Honda CR-Z sports hybrid on its Japanese website. The new model is expected to be a facelift with added features rather than a completely new model. In Australia the Honda CR-Z (review here) has been around since 2011. It’s a […]
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.
Hennessey VR1200 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe with 1226hp (video)
When it comes to serious performance, you can almost always rely on the folks at Hennessey for coming up with some of the most outrageous tuning packages around. As is the case with this, the Hennessey VR1200 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. As the name suggests, this already high performance coupe produces […]
Video: 2014 BMW M3 prototype gives off cracking exhaust note
Another spy video has surfaced online of a prototype of the upcoming 2014 BMW M3. This time we get a clear indication of its cracking and bursting exhaust note as it’s tossed around the Nurburgring in Germany. As far as we know, the 2014 BMW M3 will feature a turbocharged […]
2013 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet revealed
Audi has revealed the new 2013 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet. This is the first drop-top in the high performance series of ‘RS 5’ Audi vehicles to ever hit production. Sporting the same high-revving naturally aspirated 4.2-litre V8 engine at the RS 5 Coupe, the RS 5 Cabriolet produces 331kW of […]
McChip Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG MC700 gets 99kW boost
McChip, a German tuning company, has come up with a performance package for the mighty Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG ‘Gullwing’ called the MC700. The package offers engine upgrades boosting power by 80kW or up to 99kW. Tuning the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is like putting a tiger on steroids; it’s already a […]
Bentley sedans to use new Porsche Panamera ‘MSB’ platform
Following the Volkswagen Group takeover of Porsche, Porsche has been assigned not only to come up with a new, revised platform for its upcoming next-gen Panamera, but also for future Bentley sedans. Sitting underneath the Volkswagen Group umbrella certainly has its perks. Currently, Bentley sedans have been using the heavy […]
Opel Cascada convertible to be as long as E-Class
Opel has revealed a couple of teaser images of the new Opel Cascada convertible. This will be the company’s first medium-sized, four-seat drop-top – larger than the Astra – in over 70 years. Some details of the new model have been released, including its dimensions. Interestingly, the Opel Cascada will […]
2012 Holden Commodore Z-Series added to the VE range
Holden has announced a new range of special edition models for its most popular family car, called the 2012 Holden Commodore Z-Series. The editions are available in various VE Commodore variants. The Z-Series brings added equipment over the respective existing models, with sporty features such as alloy wheels and rear […]