A new off-roader is about to hit town called the Tresor SUV. Created by Armortech and Atelier Valdeig, the concept has been created to blend Bentley and Rolls-Royce levels of luxury and prestige. It’s based on the Audi Q7, if you haven’t already guessed, and it features a body which […]
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.
SLP Chevrolet Camaro Panther with up to 522kW (700hp)
Tuning specialist SLP has come up with a monster package called the SLP Chevrolet Camaro Panther. The heart of the beast is a supercharger, available in four states of tune. SLP is offering a proper showroom purchase experience with the Panther, allowing buyers to simply walk in and drive out […]
Video: Deadly Ferrari 599 GTO crash caught on film
A spectacular but also very unfortunate Ferrari 599 GTO crash has been caught on camera in Singapore. The driver sadly lost his life in the accident, after going through a red light. According to reports, the Ferrari 599 GTO was travelling at speed and went through the red light at […]
Porsche 918 Spyder: first prototypes revealed
The all-new flagship Porsche is getting near. Details on the first Porsche 918 Spyder prototypes have been released, including specifications and some inspiring images. Wearing a kind of camouflage wrap, the Porsche 918 Spyder prototype looks quite stunning. You can easily make out the body shape, with huge rear haunches […]
Video: Lamborghini Gallardo crash on the street in Chicago
A rather embarrassing Lamborghini Gallardo crash has been captured on film in the streets of Chicago recently. The Gallardo driver loses control after taking off from a set of traffic lights. It doesn’t appear that anybody was injured in the incident, except the ego of the Gallardo driver. The people […]
2012 Lexus GS 450h now on sale in Australia
The all-new 2012 Lexus GS 450h hybrid is now on sale in Australia. The new model features an Atkinson cycle hybrid V6 powertrain, with 254kW on tap. Prices start at $99,900. Joining the 2012 GS 250 and GS 350, the GS 450h is the flagship model and is available in […]
Fostla Audi Q7 V12 TDI boosted to 600PS (442kW)
German tuning company Fostla has come up with a tuning package for the mighty Audi Q7 V12 TDI, leaving it with 442kW (600PS). The Q7 also features a matt black body for the ultimate stealthy look. From the factory, the Audi Q7 V12 TDI is the most powerful turbo-diesel passenger […]
BMW M135i officially revealed with 235kW
Like the insane BMW 1 Series M Coupe, the new BMW M135i hatch is part of BMW M’s growing showroom range. It may even make its way to Australia by the end of this year. Although not quite as powerful as the 1 M Coupe (250kW), the M135i is powered […]