Audi has apparently agreed to buy Italian sports motorbike maker Ducati for a sum of 860 million euros (approximately AU$1.085 billion). There were reports floating around speculating the idea, but now it seems Volkswagen Group has taken the plunge. It was previously thought Mercedes-Benz’s sport car subsidiary AMG was interested […]
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.
Audi Q3 RS Concept revealed ahead of Beijing debut
Audi has revealed the Audi Q3 RS Concept ahead of its official debut at the 2012 Beijing Auto show, starting April 23. Although there’s no concrete plans for production, the concept is expected to inspire an upcoming showroom model. Featuring a powertrain borrowed from the Audi TT RS Plus, the […]
Tuningwerk BMW 1 Series M Coupe with 388kW
Is this the definition of a pocket rocket? It’s the Tuningwerk BMW 1 Series M Coupe, and it packs enough punch to take on outright supercars. It also features an active aero kit, and a racing interior. The BMW 1 Series M Coupe is the miniature M3. It comes with […]
2012 Holden Colorado prices announced, on sale mid-2012
Holden has announced prices and details on the new 2012 Holden Colorado ahead of its launch halfway through this year. Prices will start at $26,990 for the base 4×2 model, which is around $1500 cheaper than the existing model, and up to $51,990 for the flagship LTZ. The 2012 range […]
Porsche Macan ‘Turbo’ flagship to get 276kW (370hp) V6
Details of the upcoming Porsche Macan ‘junior Cayenne’ SUV are emerging, including specifications on variants, with a range-topping Turbo version packing 276kW (370hp). The Porsche Macan will be Porsche’s answer to the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in terms of size, although it will likely be a bit smaller/sportier with […]
For Sale: 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera RS replica
Any car nut or driving enthusiast would love to get their hands on an original 1973-74 Porsche 911 Carrera RS, but they are very rare, and very expensive. The next best thing is a well-sorted remake, like this 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera RS replica. Based on the awesome Carrera 3.2 […]
2012 Toyota Aurion on sale, more fuel efficient and lighter
Toyota Australia has launched the new second-generation 2012 Toyota Aurion. The new model gets a styling overhaul, improved fuel economy, and a lighter and larger platform. The 2012 Toyota Aurion is available in five trim variants; the AT-X, Prodigy, Presara, Sportivo, and Sportive ZR6. Toyota is emphasising that none of […]
Pagani Zonda 760 RS spotted – most powerful Zonda ever
Pagani has a bit of a history with building one-off special editions. The latest comes in the form of this Pagani Zonda 760 RS, which has been built as a custom order. There’s been no official announcement for the special model, which is based on the now superseded Zonda – […]