Patent files have reportedly been discovered, outlining a conventional hybrid system designed by Ferrari. It was previously speculated that Ferrari was developing a complex setup using KERS (kinetic energy regeneration system). According to a Car and Driver report, the patent files contain no such technology. Instead, there’s details of a […]
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.
Maserati plans to sell 50,000 vehicles per year by 2015
Maserati is planning to launch three new vehicles over the next two years, and is looking to significantly increase overall vehicle production and sales. New vehicles include the Kubang SUV, a new medium-size sedan, and the next-gen Quattroporte. Plans were revealed to public officials and trades unions late last week, including […]
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Trail edition with added features
Hyundai has launched a new limited edition sports utility vehicle (SUV); the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Trail edition. It comes with added equipment and features over the base model Santa Fe. Hyundai is wrapping up the current shape model, with the all-new 2013 Santa Fe set to hit Australian showrooms […]
AMS Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R sideways on record-breaking 233mph run
Yes, the AMS Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R R35 is back and is breaking more records. After posting an 8.63 quarter mile run at the TX2K12 drag racing event in Texas, the team has gone on to break the world record at the Texas Mile. The AMS Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R […]
Lamborghini Aventador fire spontaneously starts in California
A Lamborghini Aventador fire has broken out in California, USA, completely destroying the V12 supercar. Nobody was injured during the incident, which was partly caught on film. The Lamborghini Aventador fire started during a routine test drive along a Southern California highway. It is understood the fire started near the […]
Porsche Panamera cabriolet and Cayenne coupe in future lineup – report
Porsche is set to release a number of new models over the next five years, including the next-gen Porsche Cayman and the Porsche Panamera junior (‘Pajun’). There’s now reports Porsche will expand its lineup to include a Porsche Panamera cabriolet and a Porsche Cayenne coupe. Later this year, the new […]
Video: Toyota 86 chief engineer Tada-San talks with Australian fans
Toyota Australia has released an intriguing new video based around an interactive online interview with chief engineer Tada-San. Tada-San answered questions from some of Australia’s biggest fans. A select group of Australian Toyota 86 fans and forums got special access recently to a Google Hangout with the car’s chief engineer. […]
Volvo celebrates its 85th birthday today
Volvo Cars is celebrating its 85th birthday today, and to mark the occasion a 1927 Volvo OV4 was driven off the original production line in Lundby, just like it was 85 years ago. The first car Volvo ever produced was the Volvo OV4 (actually named the ‘ÖV4’). And on this […]