A video has been released previewing the new 2013 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder on the dyno. The car has been ordered by Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler. The full specifications of the open-top model haven’t been released, however, it’s believed to be powered by the same 6.2-litre twin-turbo V8 as […]
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.
Wheelsandmore Lamborghini Aventador with 572kW
German tuner Wheelsandmore has come up with a bit of a tuning package for the stunning Lamborghini Aventador. The pack adds alloy wheels and an ECU remap to the already ferocious supercar. In standard trim, the Lamborghini Aventador is the company’s most powerful road-going model. It features an all-new 6.5-litre […]
2012 BMW 3 Series crushed, awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick
The all-new, all-turbo 2012 BMW 3 Series has been awarded Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the US. The new sports sedan is yet to be tested by Australia’s ANCAP. When a vehicle is awarded Top Safety Pick by the IIHS, it basically means it […]
The Ferrari Myth museum opens in China
Ferrari has opened up a 900-square-metre museum in China called ‘The Ferrari Myth’, featuring loads of Ferraris and memorabilia. Located in the Italian Centre at the Shanghai Expo park, the museum will be open for three years. China is a rapidly growing market for various brands, especially in the auto […]
2012 SsangYong Actyon Sports SX review
We know what you might thinking, made in Korea and all that… However, the new 2012 SsangYong Actyon Sports SX has stepped up a notch. It features decent front-end styling, and it comes with a smooth new fuel-efficient and powerful turbo-diesel engine. It’s also very light on the old hip […]
Toyota GT 86, Lexus LFA, Nissan GT-R class wins at Nurburgring 24
Some of the best sports cars available on the market today have done very well at the Nurburgring 24 Hours event over the weekend, with the Gazoo Racing Toyota GT 86, Lexus LFA, and a Nissan GT-R all obtaining class wins. Good news for Toyota 86 fans, the Gazoo Racing […]
Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept image revealed
An image showing the new Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept car has been revealed ahead of its debut this weekend in Monaco. The Concept celebrates the 50th anniversary of the classic Alpine A110 sports car. According to reports, the concept is based on the Renault Megane only it’s built on a […]
Refurbished Eastern Creek Raceway now Sydney Motorsport Park
Thanks to a $12 million co-investment deal between the NSW Government and the Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC), Eastern Creek has been given a complete makeover. The facility’s name has also changed to Sydney Motorsport Park. It’s now the only permanent racing circuit venue in the Sydney area, so it’s […]