Lexus has previously announced, with a teaser image, that it will unveil the new 2013 Lexus LS range on July 30. However, images have now been found showing us what appears to be the new 2013 Lexus LS F Sport. It’s understood Lexus is looking to expand on its F […]
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.
New McLaren F1 successor to produce 1000hp – report
A new McLaren F1 successor is in the making, filling the giant shoes of the famously fast McLaren F1 which was the world’s fastest car at one point. The new model may very well beat the original, with its power output reportedly set to reach the 1000hp mark. According to […]
Jaguar C-X75 production car to rev to 10,000rpm (sound clip)
Jaguar is planning on producing the epic Jaguar C-X75 supercar for the market. Some new details have now emerged surrounding its production powertrain setup. In concept form the C-X75 features a gas-turbine engine. As cool as it would be, the layout was never going to make production (although a special […]
Alpha-N BMW M3 (E92) performance upgrade looks wicked
Alpha-N in Germany has unveiled its latest project car; the Alpha-N BMW M3, base on the current E92 model. It features some very stealthy and wickedly black body enhancements, and increased engine power. In its standard form the BMW M3 comes with a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 309kW […]
Volkswagen thinking of buying Proton; Lotus – report
Volkswagen Group really is an automotive giant. It currently owns nine passenger vehicle brands, including 19.99 per cent of Suzuki. Volkswagen is now apparently thinking of taking over Proton, and Proton-owned sports car brand, Lotus. According to a recent Reuters report, in contact with credible sources, Volkswagen is looking to […]
Craig Lowndes does first V8 Supercar laps at Sydney Motorsport Park
TeamVodefone Holden V8 Supercar driver Craig Lowndes has hit the newly refurbished Easter Creek Raceway, now called the Sydney Motorsport Park, for the very first time to test it out. The circuit is getting ready for round nine of the 2012 V8 Supercars series, taking place next month. Lowndes took […]
2014 Mazda6 revealed, full debut 2012 Moscow Motor Show
Mazda has decided to reveal the all-new 2014 Mazda6 ahead of its official debut at the 2012 Moscow Motor Show in Russia. The show starts on August 31 and runs through until September 9. It was previously thought that Mazda would debut the new model at the Paris Motor Show, […]
2013 Audi R8 V10 Plus joins new range
Audi has announced the new 2013 Audi R8 now with an S tronic dual-clutch transmission. Joining the lineup is also a new top-spec model called the Audi R8 V10 Plus. The new variant adds various mechanical and cosmetic enhancements. The most notable highlight for the new model is the introduction […]