The 2014 Lexus IS is well into the development stages, and is getting ready to take on the likes of the new BMW 3 Series. The current generation Lexus IS 250 has been around now since 2005, with the 350 model joining the local lineup in 2010. Last month, 210 […]
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.
2012 BMW M6 MotoGP safety car revealed
BMW has revealed the 2012 BMW M6 MotoGP safety car, dressed in full BMW M livery. The car’s first assignment will be at this weekend’s Nurburgring 24 Hours event in Germany. Apart from the obvious exterior colour scheme, the BMW M6 MotoGP safety car also features some discreet styling and […]
Volkswagen Golf GTI Black Dynamic at Worthersee with 265kW
A special Golf GTI has been revealed at the GTI Meeting at Worthersee in Austria called the Volkswagen Golf GTI Black Dynamic. The car has been created by nine apprentices at Volkswagen, showcasing engine performance upgrades and a Deep Black metallic paint job. To give the GTI a distinct power […]
G-Power Hurricane RRs BMW M5 100th edition gets power boost
Famous BMW tuner G-Power is commemorating its 100th Hurricane build, and to celebrate it has come up with a special edition Hurricane RRs which gets a 22kW power boost. It might not sound like much of a boost, but in its original form, the G-Power Hurricane RR M5 produces 588kW. […]
Volkswagen Polo WRC Street concept revealed at Worthersee
Volkswagen has unveiled two Polo concepts at the 31st GTI Meeting at Worthersee, Austria; the Volkswagen Polo WRC Street concept, which will spawn a production car, and the Polo R WRC rally car. The Volkswagen Polo WRC Street concept previews an upcoming special model which will hit the showrooms in […]
VF Holden Commodore confirmed for US export 2013 Chevrolet SS
It’s official, the 2013 VF Holden Commodore will be exported to North America as the new Chevrolet SS. The new model in the US will launch towards the end of 2013. According to GM, this will be the first performance rear-wheel drive sedan from Chevy in 17 years. There was […]
Gazoo Sport FR Concept Toyota GT 86 twin-charged with 320hp
Gazoo Racing has revealed a twin-charged Gazoo Sport FR Concept based on the Toyota GT 86. The concept sports both a turbo and supercharger, outputting 320hp (239kW). We’ve all been waiting for a ‘charged’ version of the Toyota GT 86/Subaru BRZ sports coupe, and now Gazoo Racing – a close […]
Video: Bugatti Veyron vs Lamborghini Aventador vs McLaren MP4-12C vs Lexus LFA
Ever wondered what’s quickest between a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, Lamborghini Aventador, McLaren MP4-12C, and a Lexus LFA? Wonder no more, as a head-to-head race between them is here. Thanks to the guys at Motor Trend in the US, we can now witness the difference between these exotic and super-fast […]