After many teaser images and leaks, Mazda has finally pulled the wraps off the all-new 2013 Mazda6 sedan. The unveiling took place at the 2012 Moscow Auto Salon currently underway in Russia. In Russia at least, the 2013 Mazda6 can be had with two different petrol engines; a SkyActive-G 2.0-litre […]
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.
Nissan GT-R successor coming in 2018 – report
The future of the astonishing Nissan GT-R is apparently secure. A US publication recently visited the company’s research and development centre and spoke with internal sources. The sources said the next-gen model is set to appear in 2018. According to Inside Line in the US, Nissan will introduce an updated […]
Vath V50 Mercedes-Benz E 500 with 388kW
If you’re after a high performance Mercedes-Benz large sedan, you have the E 63 AMG. If you want something a little different, you have this, the Vath V50 Mercedes-Benz E 500. Using the foundations of the E 500 sedan, also known as the top-of-the-range E-Class that’s not fettled by AMG, […]
Ferrari to build one-off model based on 599 GTO
When you’ve got the money, anything is possible. An avid Ferrari fan and rich enthusiast in Dubai named Cheerag Arya has put in a special order for Ferrari, to build him a striking coupe based on the 599 GTO. Apparently up to 12 designs were presented to Arya before he […]
2012 Toyota 86 GT review (video)
It’s finally here. After several years of eager anticipation, the 2012 Toyota 86 GT and GTS is available in Australia. Does it live up to the hype? Can it be labelled as a modern-day interpretation of the old Toyota Sprinter AE86? Let’s find out. (PerformanceDrive will be posting our usual […]
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S coupe and cabrio: official
Porsche has officially revealed the new 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S, coupe and cabriolet. The news comes after images were leaked online over the weekend. As previously reported, the new Carrera 4 and 4S come with the same engine packages as found in the current two-wheel drive […]
Lexus hybrid coupe concept world debut at Australian Motor Show
Lexus will unveil a new Lexus hybrid coupe concept vehicle at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show in October. It will be a global first for the concept, showcasing advanced materials and a powerful all-wheel drive hybrid powertrain. The concept will be an extension and further development on the Lexus […]
Video: 2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk7 details confirmed in first presentation
The ‘first presentation’ video of the new 2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk7 has been revealed online. Various details are confirmed in the video, including a 100kg weight reduction, and cylinder-deactivation technology helping to improve economy by up to 23 per cent over the current model. As previously reported, the new Mk7 […]