Volvo and Polestar have revealed the Volvo S60 Polestar Performance Concept car. The one-off special could spawn a future production model, giving the Swedish carmaker a worthy rival to the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG. It was previously speculated that this special model could feature a V8 engine, […]
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.
Video: Anthony Davidson breaks back in spectacular crash at 2012 Le Mans
A scuffle between Toyota driver Anthony Davidson and Ferrari 458 driver Piergiuseppe Perrazini has resulted in a spectacular crash at the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours in France. Davidson has since been diagnosed with a broken back. After clipping the Ferrari, Davidson in the Toyota LMP1 hybrid spun 360 degrees, […]
Mercedes-Benz ‘AMG Performance 50’ strategy previews 8 new models
As part of AMG’s 45th anniversary celebrations, Mercedes-Benz has revealed the ‘AMG Performance 50’ growth strategy for the brand’s 50th anniversary. This will see the introduction of eight new models in the near future, and Performance Centre expansions. There are currently 22 high-performance AMG-specific models in the company’s lineup. These […]
Video: 991 Porsche 911 GT3 prototype spotted on the Nurburgring
Porsche has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the upcoming 991 Porsche 911 GT3 on the Nurburgring. The new model sounds like it will come with a PDK auto transmission. Like the previous generation 911 GT3, the new version looks like it will feature a distinct bodykit, with […]
New Ford Focus RS to get 2.3L EcoBoost, if given green light
Earlier this month it was reported that Ford is considering producing a Ford Fiesta RS instead of a new Ford Focus RS. Some more details have emerged on the potential Focus route. At the recent launch event of the 2012 Ford Focus ST (2013 model in Australia), Ford’s chief engineer […]
Audi Q5 twin-turbo 3.0 diesel with 230kW – UPDATE: SQ5 revealed
Audi is expected to reveal a high-performance diesel SUV at this weekend’s Le Mans 24 hour event, based on the Audi Q5. The new model would become the most powerful Q5 in the range. (UPDATE: official details at the bottom.) According to an Auto Express report in the UK, the […]
Nissan LEAF now on sale in Australia priced from $51,500
Even though it’s clearly not a performance car, the new Nissan LEAF launching in Australia is quite a big deal. It’s the first mass-produced fully electric vehicle (EV) to hit the market. Even though Australia does have the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, it’s not really regarded as a mass-produced vehicle. The LEAF […]
Video: Bugatti Veyron Super Sport going for Nurburgring record?
Is Bugatti looking to set the fastest production car lap record at the Nurburgring? Judging by this latest video showing a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport taking on the track, it might be. The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport has already set the record for the world’s fastest production car, with a […]