Ford has released an amusing, albeit slightly sick, new promotional video for the new Ford Falcon EcoBoost. The new four-cylinder Falcon is now available in XT, G6, and G6 E form. Obviously looking to remove any notion attached to four cylinder engines being ‘weak and not powerful enough’, Ford has […]
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 Citroen C5 receives $3000 price cut
The 2012 Citroen C5 has been launched, with the entry-level C5 Attraction receiving a $3000 price cut. It’s available for a limited time from just $32,990 driveaway. The C5 is regarded for its high levels of comfort and luxury, in a market made up of mostly sports-type sedans. It’s available […]
Mercedes-Benz C 63 drifts Laguna Seca for 2 million Facebook Likes
Yet another car company is celebrating a milestone on Facebook. This time Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division is celebrating two million Likes. And what better way to mark the occasion by drifting the Corkscrew at Laguna Seca. This is the third time this week that a car company has celebrated a […]
Infiniti dealership networks in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney announced
Infiniti Cars Australia has announced the initial dealership networks for Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, including Suttons Motor Group NSW, Penfolds Motors VIC, and A.P. Eagers in QLD. Infiniti, a luxury performance brand of Nissan, will debut in Australia in August. The first run of vehicles on offer will be the […]
Prindiville Lamborghini Aventador J gets a roof, and more power
A British tuning specialist by the name of Prindiville has released its idea of a Prindiville Lamborghini Aventador J. For those who don’t know, the Aventador J is an insane one-off concept car. The J concept is completely nuts, and the perfect Lamborghini really. It’s extremely low – topping out […]
Mitsubishi Lancer, ASX and Outlander ACTiV limited editions
Mitsubishi Motors Australia has announced a trio of limited edition models; the Mitsubishi ASX ACTiV, the Mitsubishi Lancer ACTiV, and the Mitsubishi Outlander ACTiV. Each come with a smattering of sporty features and highlights and added value. Just 400 examples of the Mitsubishi ASX ACTiV will go on sale. It’s […]
2013 Renault Clio teaser revealed ahead of Paris debut
A teaser image of the new 2013 Renault Clio has leaked online, showing what appears to be the rear corner of the upcoming hatch. The new model isn’t set to debut until the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this year. The image was apparently leaked at a recent Renault shareholder’s […]
Heico Sportiv 2013 Volvo V40 performance upgrade preview
Even though the new 2013 Volvo V40 is yet to hit the showrooms, aftermarket tuning company Heico Sportiv is already planning some performance upgrades for the svelte new hatch. In standard form, the Volvo V40 – set to go on sale in Australia during the start of 2013 – in […]