Lotus Australia has announced the new 2012 Lotus Evora S IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift), and 2012 range. This is the first automatic-based transmission version of the Evora. Up until now, the Lotus Evora S has only been available with a six-speed manual. The IPS version still gets the same 3.5-litre […]
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.
BMW M135i confirmed, M 7 Series tri-turbo diesel possible
Speaking with Car and Driver in the US recently, BMW M president Friedrich Nitschke has confirmed the BMW M135i is in the making. The production version will be “virtually identical” to the concept. BMW revealed the M135i concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. It’s based on […]
Lamborghini SUV concept previewed in Beijing show invite
A rough teaser showing the side profile of the upcoming Lamborghini SUV concept has been released. The hotly anticipated SUV will be unveiled at the 2012 Beijing Auto Exhibition next week. The image is displayed on the Lamborghini invitation to the show, with the words; ‘Discover a new Lamborghini at […]
TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR revealed at 2012 Top Marques
Russian tuner TopCar has unveiled the new TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR at the 2012 Top Marques show in Monaco. The car showcases TopCar’s latest exterior and mechanical upgrades for the Porsche sedan. The Porsche Panamera has been criticised in the past for its somewhat cumbersome sedan styling. If there […]
2014 Ford Mustang to lose retro fastback design?
The Ford Mustang, an icon that’s been around now for over 45 years, could change its profile for the first time in the upcoming 2014 Ford Mustang to appeal to younger generation buyers. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Ford is working on a major makeover for the next-generation […]
McLaren MP4-12C shooting brake on the horizon – report
McLaren is apparently developing a shooting brake version of its latest supercar. Yes, a McLaren MP4-12C shooting brake, designed to take on the Ferrari FF. It all sounds a bit far-fetched; essentially, a McLaren wagon. But when you think about it, the Ferrari FF does sit in the market on […]
2012 Lotus Elise Club Racer on sale in Australia
Lotus has announced the 2012 Lotus Elise Club Racer; a lighter weight track-focused version of the already ready-to-race Elise. Only a limited number will hit the market, with prices starting at $68,990. The Lotus Elise has been on sale now for well over 10 years. It has been updated and […]
Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe (CLC) revealed before Transmission LA
Images of the new Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe have been leaked ahead of its official debut set for the Transmission LA: AV CLUB art and music festival. The four-door coupe is the basis for an upcoming production model, potentially called the CLC-Class or CLA. Mercedes-Benz is planning to launch a […]