An image has surfaced revealing the new 2013 Volvo XC40 SUV. The small off-roader is based on the new V40 hatch, and is set to rival the likes of the BMW X3 and Audi Q3. First published at worldcarfans, the image clearly reveals the design relationship between the new Volvo […]
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.
Gulf Racing 997 Porsche 911 goes for the retro look
Here’s an interesting tuned 997 Porsche 911, and an especially tantalising one for those who recognise/love the classic Gulf Racing livery. The soft blue and orange colour scheme was extremely famous back in the Sixties and Seventies. It was the major sponsor for various Porsche racing cars and other Le […]
BMW files trademark for new models, 2 Series, M7, and M335
BMW has trademarked various new model names, giving some indication of what the company may have in store for the future. Badges include the BMW 2 Series, BMW M1, M2, M7, and BMW M10, as well as a string of other interesting monikers. (Check below for all the registrations.) The […]
Video: New Aston Martin Vanquish spotted on transport truck
An Aston Martin has been spotted on a transport truck wearing a Vanquish badge on the boot. It is believed the car is the new DBS that everyone has been talking about. This footage taken by CAR magazine in the UK could provide evidence that a new Vanquish is on […]
McLaren MP4-12C service update adds 25kW
McLaren is offering its MP4-12C customers a service which boosts power up to 625hp (466kW) thanks to an engine computer remap. The service also comes with a range of other updates. Like a modern-day computer, McLaren is offering an update for the MP4-12C. Whether this is because current owners are […]
Mazda MX-5 Yusho concept with supercharged 177kW engine
With the all-new Mazda MX-5 roadster still a little while off yet, Mazda has revealed a special MX-5 Yusho concept at the AMI Motor Show in Leipzig, Germany. The concept features various go-fast additions to the roadster, including a very fat wide-body bodykit, a chunky carbon fibre rear diffuser, and […]
Toyota 86 on sale in Australia priced from $29,990
Toyota Australia has announced pricing for the highly anticipated Toyota 86 sports coupe. It will kick off from just $29,990, which places it into the market at a extremely competitive level. The Toyota 86 is a joint project developed by Toyota and Subaru, if you didn’t already know. The Toyota […]
2012 Volkswagen Amarok Trendline review
Is the European 2012 Volkswagen Amarok Trendline tough enough to take on the Japanese veterans? With the 4×4 ute segment making up a huge chunk of the overall market (12 percent; May), more and more brands are stepping into the ring, making the selection process very difficult. 2012 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK […]