Ruf Automobile, one of the most comprehensive Porsche specialists in the business, is set to unveil six all-new vehicles at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next week. So far, all we know is there will be a new “CT…”, an “Rt…”, an “RG…” racer, a luxury “RX…”, and a car […]
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.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet revealed ahead of Geneva show
Volkswagen has revealed the production version of the Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet prior to next week’s Geneva debut. This is the first GTI cabriolet since the first-generation Golf of the Seventies. The drop-top model is powered by the same 2.0-litre TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder engine as seen in the current Golf. […]
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta unveiled – official
After a number of spy shots and leaks, Ferrari’s 599 successor has been unveiled; the all-new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. It’s the fastest and most powerful Ferrari production car ever made. That’s right, it has posted a 1:23 time around Ferrari’s own Fiorano test track. The time is faster than any […]
Jaguar XF Sportbrake wagon revealed ahead of Geneva show
The new Jaguar XF Sportbrake wagon has been unveiled prior to its Geneva show debut next week. This is the first time the full design and styling of the rear has been revealed, after a number of leaks and spy shots earlier this year. Looking like a rather large and […]
MINI John Cooper Works Countryman in Australia late-2012
MINI has revealed the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ahead of its 2012 Geneva Motor Show debut. This is the hot version of the compact off-roader, and is the first JCW to come with an optional auto transmission. Like the normal MINI John Cooper Works, the Countryman version comes […]
2012 Lexus GS prices start at $77,900 in Australia
Lexus Australia has released prices for the all-new 2012 Lexus GS range, including the GS 250, GS 350, and the GS 450h hybrid. The new GS 250 means Lexus is now on par with the entry-level Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series range in terms of price. Up until now, […]
Gemballa McLaren MP4-12C and 2012 Porsche 911 set for Geneva
Gemballa is set to reveal four new project cars at the Geneva show this year, including a Gemballa McLaren MP4-12C, and two all-new Porsche 911 upgrade packages. The new McLaren MP4-12C comes with a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 producing a whopping 441kW of power; it’s a serious package. We can only […]
Kia K9 rear-drive sedan revealed
Kia is set to take on the German big hitters in its home country with the just-revealed Kia K9 rear-wheel drive sedan. The K9 – K standing for Korea – will be the company’s first rear-wheel drive sedan. In terms of design, Chief designer at Kia Peter Schreyer has previously said […]