Nissan has launched the facelifted and revised 2012 Nissan GT-R in Australia. It’s more powerful than the 2011 model, more refined, and smashes 0-100km/h in just 2.8 seconds. The Godzilla just keeps evolving and becoming quicker, more powerful, and packed with more technology; soon we’ll have a GT-R that simply […]
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.
Holden secures $275 million deal, two all-new global models planned
A couple of months ago, Holden’s future was treading around on thin ice. Thanks to the Federal Government and the South Australian Government, a new $275 million deal will see the company out tens years into the future. Two all-new global vehicles are also part of the deal, which will […]
For Sale: 1969 Volvo Amazon Kombi with 788hp engine
Cars are almost always cooler when they’re in wagon form. And this old-school 1969 Volvo Amazon Kombi doesn’t get much better. It’s a sleeper and a half, with 788hp. Yes, this friendly old Volvo wagon sports a 2.8-litre modern Volvo six-cylinder engine tweaked to a rampant 588kW (788hp). The car […]
New Datsun brand announced for emerging markets
Nissan has announced a new subsidiary brand will resurrect the old-school Datsun name. The brand will be set up for the production of cost-effective vehicles which will go on sale in emerging markets. Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced yesterday in Indonesia that the brand will be set up for the […]
DMC Lamborghini Aventador LP900 Molto Veloce tuning kit with 900hp
If you’re about to modify your Lambo, you’re obviously after something really, really special. Just like this DMC Lamborghini Aventador LP900 Molto Veloce performance package. As the name suggests, power has been amped up from the standard 700 metric horsepower, to a colossal 900hp. That’s 662kW from a brand new […]
2012 SsangYong Actyon Sports dual-cab ute now on sale
SsangYong has launched the all-new 2012 SsangYong Actyon Sports in Australia. The new model showcases a fresh modern design, while boasting ‘best in its class’ fuel economy. Three variants makeup the range, spanning from the entry-level Tradie – available in 2WD and 4WD, to the SX – also available in […]
Tushek Renovatio T500 supercar revealed
Tushek Supercars, a small car company based in Slovakia, has revealed it latest creation going by the name of the Tushek Renovatio T500. It features dramatic styling, a powerful Audi V8 engine, and a lightweight structure. Powering the rather aggressive yet strange-looking T500 is a 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 Audi […]
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG revealed
Mercedes-Benz has released images and details of the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG – the mightiest SL money can buy. It sticks to its biturbo V12 roots, while offering the suave and elegant styling of the new SL-Class design. We’ll just get to the tasty bit first; it’s got […]