In terms of raw acceleration and agility, the Ariel Atom 3 is hard to go by. Unless you have the DDMWorks Ariel Atom 700 of course. It comes with the same lightweight (657kg) platform, only it has a 522kW engine in the back. Yes, an Ariel Atom 3 with 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.
Australian vehicle sales for July 2012 – Veloster holding on
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for July 2012 are out, and, contrary to what most were anticipating, the Hyundai Veloster has managed to hold off the popular new Toyota 86. Overall, Toyota is once again responsible for the best-selling vehicle of the month, with the Toyota […]
Ford Fiesta Metal limited edition on sale in Australia from $22,990
Like the other various car manufacturers that are also bringing out black-themed limited editions, Ford is introducing the 2012 Ford Fiesta Metal. It comes with more presence and more power. The first thing you’ll notice about the Feista Metal is obviously the Panther Black Metallic exterior, and matching 17-inch alloy […]
For Sale: Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion (street version)
A super-rare and extremely fast Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion (street version) is up for sale on duPont Registry in Germany. It is just one of 20 in the world. The Porsche 911 GT1 was a Le Mans race car. Porsche decided to go a bit mental in the late Nineties and […]
New Honda S2000 successor not a priority – report
Honda is a bit left out in the rear-drive sports car segment these days, especially since the Honda S2000 went out of production in 2009. Is there a new S2000 successor on the horizon though? According to an Automotive News report from the US, Honda US product planners have lobbied […]
2012 BMW M135i hatch on sale in Australia from $68,400
BMW Australia has announced pricing details for the potent little 2012 BMW M135i hatch. The M135i is seen as a hatch version of the wicked BMW 1 Series M Coupe. The BMW M135i hatch is a high performance version of the flagship variant in the 1 Series range. It features […]
2012 Opel Insignia review – Australian launch
The 2012 Opel Insignia sedan and Insignia Sports Tourer wagon have just been launched in Australia. With rave reviews coming from overseas, and multiple awards under its belt since its introduction in Germany in 2008, how does the slick executive shape up in Australia? The launch event involved only a […]
2012 Ford Focus ST on sale in Australia priced from $38,290
Ford Australia has announced the all-new 2012 Ford Focus ST, including specifications and pricing details. The hot hatch hits the market at $38,290, sporting a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and various performance highlights. The Focus ST has been on sale around the world for a few months now. It has been […]