Images of the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have been leaked online. These are the first official shots of the new hatch, revealing the sporty exterior and interior design. Mercedes-Benz is looking to take on the Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, offering a more sporty hatch […]
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.
For Sale: BRE Datsun 510 1:12 scale remote control car kits
Fans of the good ol’ Datto 1600 will love this. It’s a highly detailed BRE Datsun 510 1:12 scale remote control car kit, which can be either slowly assembled yourself piece-by-piece, or ordered complete, ready to rally… on the kitchen floor. The basic kit includes a fibreglass double deck chassis, […]
Video: Neal Bates tests his restored 1980 Toyota Celica rally car
What do Australian Rally Champions do in their spare time? Neal Bates, for one, chooses to rally his restored 1980 Toyota Celica rally car, as seen in the video below taken during testing. There’s no denying modern rally cars are extremely quick, and agile, and get the job done with […]
2013 Lexus RX 450h F Sport revealed in leaked images
Images of the 2013 Lexus RX 450h F Sport incorporating the new Lexus RX facelift have been leaked online. The model update gets the company’s latest spindle grille design. Lexus only recently released a teaser image of the update, however, these official images have spoiled the SUV before its 2012 […]
2012 MINI Coupe and MINI Roadster launched in Australia
MINI Australia has launched the all-new MINI Coupe and MINI Roadster. These little pocket rockets are the smallest and sportiest models to join the company’s growing lineup. The new model is available in two different trim variants; the Cooper S and the high performance John Cooper Works. Both are available […]
Porsche 911 driver caught with toothpaste on number plate
A man in China is facing a 2,200 yuan fine (approximately AU$325.50) for revising the number plate on his Porsche 911 using toothpaste in a attempt to deter police from tracking down his car. Police noticed the Porsche 911 and its rather strange-looking sevens on its number plate. The police then […]
2012 BRABUS Bullit Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe with 800hp
Whenever the BRABUS name is attached to anything, you just know it’s going to be serious. Meet the 2012 BRABUS Bullit Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, featuring a twin-turbo V12 with 800hp. We warned you it’s going to be serious. Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, the BRABUS Bullit is the German tuning […]
2013 SRT Viper design revealed in Hot Wheels car
Although not technically revealed, the new 2013 SRT Viper shape has been somewhat leaked in this innocent Hot Wheels car. It is believed designs were given to Hot Wheels in preparation for the car’s toy and life-size debut. We’ve all played with Hot Wheels toy cars growing up at some […]