A 2014 BMW M3 prototype has been captured on video undergoing winter testing in northern Europe. The test car still features plenty of camouflaging and disguise as previously spotted. The current generation BMW M3 has been around since 2007, featuring a high-revving 4.0-litre V8. The new model is set to […]
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.
‘Mazda RX-9’ rotary to be as efficient as piston engine – report
Mazda is continuing work on its next-generation ‘Mazda RX-9’ sports car which is set to feature a new rotary engine. Engineers are reportedly developing the engine so it is as fuel efficient as a piston engine. Speaking with Wards Auto recently, Mitsuo Hitomi, general manager-powertrain development at Mazda, reinstated that […]
2012 Toyota HiLux SR5 review
The ‘indestructible’ HiLux was Australia’s best-selling 4×4 ute last year, totalling 23,725 sales. Welcome to the 2012 Toyota HiLux SR5 fitted with the 4.0-litre V6 petrol. Although the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel is the most popular, we thought we’d try out the petrol for its performance benefits. 2012 TOYOTA HILUX SR5 – […]
BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible now with added value
BMW Australia has revised pricing and standard features for the current generation BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible. Models are now available with added extras and, in some cases, reduced prices. Kicking off with the BMW 320d Coupe and Convertible. Although the price has been increased $3000, BMW has thrown […]
Nissan DeltaWing to run in 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours race
Nissan has announced it is teaming up with DeltaWing for the development of the dramatic race car which will compete in the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race. The DeltaWing project initiated in 2010 and was set up as a concept design proposal for the Indycar series. Then last […]
Audi to buy Ducati and take on its debt – report
A number of car manufacturers have shown interest in buying Italian motorcycle company, Ducati. Audi is reportedly about to seal a deal with the bikemaker. About a year ago, Mercedes-Benz’s AMG sports car subsidiary worked out a cooperation/promotion deal with Ducati, and even introduced a special ‘Streetfighter’ special edition of […]
2013 Lamborghini Gallardo replacement to be a ‘revolution’
Speaking with Car and Driver in the US recently, Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann revealed the 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo replacement will be a revolution, and not an evolution of the current model. Winkelmann said the first Gallardo was a revolution when it was first introduced, and said the new model will […]
Audi R8 snowed over in Russia
This is not the way to treat and cherish an awesome supercar. The owner of this Audi R8 left it outside during an extreme blizzard recently, which completely froze the mid-engine supercar to the ground. The R8 was spotted in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. As you can see, plenty of snow […]