A mint condition 1977 Holden LX Torana A9X Hatch will go up for auction this weekend at the 2012 Meguiar’s MotorEx car show and shine, in Sydney. The A9X is one of only 15 in the world in the ‘Jasmine Yellow’ colour scheme. Not only is it one of only […]
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.
Kia Quoris named as flagship export, not headed for Australia
Kia has named its new rear-wheel drive flagship sedn, ready to be exported to various markets. Called the Kia Quoris, which translates to ‘core’ and ‘quality’, the sedan showcases many new technologies for Kia, as well as the company’s latest design language. Unfortunately for us Australians, the sedan – also […]
Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 production hits 1000
Can you believe 1000 lucky motorists out there are driving around in a brand new Lamborghini Aventador? The company recently announced a production milestone of 1000, with the 1000th edition being personally delivered to its new owner by Lamborghini CEO Stephen Winkelmann. The lucky buyer was a German architect, Hans […]
2013 Lexus LS teasers released, full reveal July 30
Lexus has released a couple of teaser images of the upcoming 2013 Lexus LS model update. The new version will be fully revealed on July 30, showcasing fresh styling, in tune with Lexus’s latest design language. From the teaser images alone, not much can be seen except for a rather […]
SsangYong sales up by 30 per cent in Australia, Actyon Sports helping out
It might not be the most highly regarded vehicle brand out there but SsangYong is catching up, and could potentially be the next Kia if it keeps going like it is. Last month, SsangYong managed to increase its overall sales by 18 per cent compared with the same month in […]
2013 Honda Civic Type R announcement expected at Paris Show
For those wondering if a 2013 Honda Civic Type R is on the way, you can rest easy now. The company will apparently announce details in Paris, confirming production, and possibly revealing whether or not it will be turbocharged. According to a recent Autocar report, Honda insiders have confirmed that […]
Aston Martin could develop three- or four-cylinder engines – report
With a lineup consisting of only high performance engines, including a V8 and V12 (apart from the Cygnet), Aston Martin is now considering developing a three- or four-cylinder engine. Speaking with Autocar recently, Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez revealed that the company is at least considering developing smaller engines. The […]
Lexus LFA featuring a chrome wrap headed for MotorEx
The first Lexus LFA featuring a chrome wrap in Australia will make its debut appearance at the 2012 Meguiar’s MotorEx car show this weekend. The $700,000 supercar is one of only 10 in the country. It’s fast becoming the latest trend all over the world, wrapping cars, from tinted coloured […]