Audi Australia is announcing the new 2012 Audi A5 Coupe, Sportback and Convertible facelift, with fuel savings across the board, and a new entry-level 1.8 TFSI engine. The new 2012 Audi S5 has also been announced. Kicking off the facelifted 2012 Audi A5 range is a new 1.8-litre TFSI turbocharged […]
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.
NSW WRX Club Motorkhana skid pan – Round 1 (video)
The NSW Impreza WRX Club hosted its first motorkhana event on the evening of Saturday February 18, attracting 24 driving enthusiasts to Eastern Creek’s wet skid pan. Although the event was inclined for Subaru vehicles, a number of other models were also invited, including a Holden Commodore SS ute, a […]
McLaren P12 ‘F1 successor’ to be revealed at Monaco Grand Prix
Reports are circulating on the net suggesting the all-new McLaren P12 ‘mega Mac’ will debut at the 2012 F1 Monaco Grand Prix. The car will be the successor to the mighty McLaren F1 of the Nineties, also known as the fastest car in the world at the time. McLaren is […]
For Sale: Tony Hawk Dodge Challenger R/T DUB Edition
A Dodge Challenger is already a pretty cool car wouldn’t you agree? Going up for auction is this special Tony Hawk Dodge Challenger R/T DUB Edition, adding a neat touch of exclusivity. Ace skateboard rider Tony Hawk is selling off some of his personal and quite interesting toys to raise […]
2012 991 Porsche 911 crash – the first?
Is this the first ever 2012 991 Porsche 911 crash? After being on sale for only a month or so, a black Carrera example has already been involved in an accident. Of course it was bound to happen, but it’s always interesting, and painful, to see such a brand new […]
2013 Volvo V40 official images now online
Official images of the all-new 2013 Volvo V40 have surfaced online, after a series of leaked and spied images revealed the new model. The V40 will replace the old V40 and V50 wagon. The new V40 will be an important new car for Volvo as it is set to take […]
Techart 2012 Porsche 911 first upgrade package
Techart, one of the biggest and highest regarded Porsche tuners in Germany, has revealed its first upgrade kit for the 2012 991 Porsche 911. The kit mostly consists of cosmetic and interior options. From the outside, it’s easy to tell this is not your factory 911. Techart is usually renowned […]
Video: BMW M550d M Performance tri-turbo diesel explained
BMW has released an interesting video outlining the workings of the new BMW M Performance tri-turbo diesel engine, found in the BMW M550d and X5 and X6 M50d. The new engine is, as far as we know, the first mainstream triple-turbo diesel vehicle ever made. It uses the turbochargers as […]