Fiat and performance arm Abarth have released a new Fiat 500 Abarth ad featuring Charlie Sheen. Abarth is looking to capatilise on the Hollywood star’s bad boy character with the new campaign. Fiat is looking to build its brand in the US and is doing everything it can to create […]
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.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage crash at 2012 Calder Rally
A spectacular Aston Martin V8 Vantage crash has occurred at the Rally Calder today. It destroyed the rear side of the supercar, and well and truly put Tasmanian drivers Ivan Thompson and Karl Francis out for the day’s competition. Far from an ideal start, the crash happened on the first […]
Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series arrives in Australia
The very first Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series has landed in Australia. The stunning Diamond White example will be used for certain duties at the Australian F1 Grand Prix later this month. Fitted with the optional Aerodynamics Package, the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series looks like […]
Lamborghini Aventador J concept revealed in leaked images
Lamborghini is planning to unveil an all-new concept at the Geneva show this week called the Lamborghini Aventador J. The concept showcases a very dramatic speedster-like open top theme. The Italian company is working on an Aventador Roadster which is expected to hit the showrooms later this year. The new […]
AC Schnitzer ACS5 2012 BMW M5 tuning kit with 456kW
Ever thought the new M5 needed more power? Meet the AC Schnitzer ACS5 2012 BMW M5 tuning kit. The famous BMW tuning company has revealed it latest package ahead of a Geneva show debut next week. The AC Schnitzer ACS5 is based on the new M5, and comes with various […]
2013 Koenigsegg Agera R facelift gets carbon fibre wheels
Epic Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg has revealed details of the 2013 Koenigsegg Agera R facelift which will debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next week. Koenigsegg outlines a top speed of 440km/h. If the top speed is officially reached, it will make it the fastest production car in the world, […]
Toyota GT 86 convertible on the way – report
A Toyota GT 86 convertible (’86’ in Australia) is set to be on the way. Yes, the highly anticipated new sports car development by Toyota and Subaru could get even sportier. It seems like the natural thing to do for Toyota. Both companies have gone so far to provide an […]
Mitsubishi i-MiEVPrototype running in 2012 Pikes Peak
Mitsubishi has announced it will be entering a special Mitsubishi i-MiEVPrototype electric vehicle in the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The famous climb is home to some of the ballsiest, most hardcore high-horsepower machines in the world. The run will certainly test out the potential of the electric vehicle […]