Audi Australia has introduced a model update for the 2012 Audi TT. The major change is the 1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TDI models now come standard with a seven-speed S tronic automatic transmission. Previously only available with a six-speed manual transmission, the Coupe and Roadster versions of the TT 1.8 TFSI […]
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.
Fiat 500 parked at Volkswagen Sweden for Google Street View prank
Fiat has pulled off a neat little prank, possibly without even knowing. In the Google Street View image at the entrance to Volkswagen headquarters in Sweden sits a Fiat 500, which could have been placed there while the Google Maps car drove past. Pretty neat huh? It is believed the […]
Wheelsandmore Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione with 356kW
Wheelsandmore has got their hands on an Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and given it a few styling tweaks, and some engine revisions to increase horsepower. The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is a rare supercar featuring a front-mounted naturally aspirated 4.7-litre V8 with 331kW/480Nm, sending power to the rear wheels. A […]
2012 Peugeot 4008 on sale in Australia in June
Peugeot Australia has introduced the new 2012 Peugeot 4008 SUV. It features all-new, flashier styling, and comes in front-wheel and all-wheel drive form. Prices start at $28,990. The entire range now comes standard with a reverse parking camera, giving a hint to Peugeot’s focus on safety. Peugeot Australia general manager […]
Toyota GT 86 and Lexus LFA set for 2012 Nurburgring 24 Hours
Toyota is preparing its lineup for the 2012 Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance event starting this weekend, with four Toyota GT 86 race cars and a specially prepared Lexus LFA. Two of the Toyota GT 86s are run by Gazoo Racing, including the Lexus LFA, while the other two GT 86s […]
McLaren MP4-12C Spider could debut at 2012 Goodwood Festival
There has been spy shots circulating in the industry lately, showing prototype versions of a McLaren MP4-12C Spider during testing. It’s only a matter of time now before the vehicle hits production. According to a recent Car and Driver report in the US, the drop top version of the company’s […]
Kelleners Sport BMW 5 Series Touring packs a 360kW punch
How’s this for a cool wagon. The Kelleners Sport BMW 5 Series Touring package can be had in twin-turbo V8 petrol or turbo-diesel guise, featuring a range of aerodynamic and mechanical revisions. For the Kelleners BMW 535d Touring, the standard 230kW 3.0-litre turbo-diesel is tuned to produce a very decent […]
1957 Ferrari 625 TRC sells for $6.47 million at RM Auction
A stunning 1957 Ferrari 625 TRC has been sold at a recent RM Auctions event in Monaco for a whopping 5.05 million euros (AU$6.47 million). Just two of these racing classics were ever built. It’s no wonder it fetched such a hefty sum. It features a glorious 3.0-litre naturally aspirated […]