Development has begun on the 2015 Nissan 370Z, with word coming through saying that it will be lighter in weight than the current model and more fuel efficient. Making a vehicle lighter usually results in better fuel economy, however, according to a recent Inside Line report, Nissan could go 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.
VATH Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster with 515kW
Mercedes-Benz tuner VATH has turned some attention to the awesome new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, and extracted a lot more power from it, and enhanced its visual impact. Starting with the engine. In standard form the SLS comes with a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 engine producing 420kW and 650Nm. After […]
2014 Maserati Quattroporte patent images found
Patent images of the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte have been found, showing some detail of the new body styling including headlights and bumper bars. According to reports, these images were apparently filed at the European Patent Office. The basic black and white drawings give us an indication of the proportions of […]
Japanese man sent to jail after police find speeding video
A 38-year-old man in Japan has been arrested after a video of himself speeding through a tunnel was picked up by local authorities. The man was driving his Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera V10 at the time. It’s very easy to be tempted to record yourself these days and put videos up […]
Irvin Gordon and his Volvo P1800 approach record 3 million miles
Here at PerformanceDrive we celebrate driving and everything that encompasses being a car enthusiasts. And for Irvin Gordon and his 1966 Volvo P1800, life just isn’t complete without driving. You see, Gordon (72) currently sits in the Guinness Book of Records for having the highest mileage on his vehicle – […]
2012 Chrysler 300 now on sale in Australia
The new 2012 Chrysler 300 has landed in Australia. The new model wears fresh styling, comes in three different engine variants, and gains new technology, such as a new 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 with an eight-speed automatic. The new 300 comes in three different trim grades – 300 Limited, 300C, and […]
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster unveiled, on sale in Australia
The stunning new Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster has been officially unveiled after images were leaked online a couple of weeks ago. The new model is the drop-top version of the awesome V12 Vantage coupe. Featuring the same 6.0-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine as the coupe, the V12 Vantage Roadster […]
Video: 2014 Mazda6 teaser leading up to Paris debut
Mazda has released an early teaser video of the 2014 Mazda6. The new model is set to be fully unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September. Showcasing the company’s all-new ‘KODO’ design language, the 2014 Mazda6 will be inspired by the sporty Mazda Takeri concept car (below). Highlights […]