The Huntley Hillclimb has kicked off for 2012, with the first round of the MultiClub championship running on Sunday. No new records were broken, however, there was a scary incident leaving an Evolution Lancer with a broken nose. It was a mostly sunny and hot day at the climb, located […]
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.
2012 Volvo S60 TTA set for Swedish Racing Elite League
Here’s proof Volvo isn’t always about outright safety. It’s the hot new 2012 Volvo S60 TTA racing car that will compete in the Swedish Racing Elite League. Featuring a full carbon fibre body, the S60, perhaps the sportiest vehicle in the company’s lineup, has been completely transformed into a track-ready […]
Ferrari F40 record parade expected at Silverstone Classic
Over 50 Ferrari F40 supercars are set to set a world record at the Silverstone Classic this year, with the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain receiving 50 entrant registrations from F40 owners. The previous record, held by the same club, was a parade of 40 Ferrari F40s during the […]
Mosler MT900SP lightweight announced for US
Renowned race car maker, Mosler, has announced a new super-lightweight version called the Mosler MT900SP. Just one of these ferociously quick track-ready supercars will be made per year for the US. When you’re only making one example per year, you just know it’s going to be something special. The Mosler […]
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage facelift, arrives in Australia in June
Aston Martin has released early details and images of its new 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage facelift which will debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next month. Although only subtle visual revisions, the facelift gets a new front bumper bar with a lower and slightly more aggressive chin spoiler, […]
Ferrari FF fire spontaneously totals car
Not again. The result of this Ferrari FF fire is horrible to look at, we just hope it doesn’t end up being an ongoing problem with the FF, like the recall put in place on the 458 for spontaneously combusting. The Ferrari FF fire occurred in Shanghai, China on Saturday. […]
2012 Suzuki Swift Sport on sale in Australia
Suzuki Australia is announcing the all-new 2012 Suzuki Swift Sport. Suzuki says almost every element has been redesigned, while power comes from a new 100kW engine. Externally, the 2012 Suzuki Swift Sport is instantly recognisable thanks to a new bodykit with sporty front and rear bumper bars, a roof spoiler […]
Ferrari ‘F70’ Enzo successor to have 920hp (686kW)
It’s almost time for the next installment of Ferrari’s anniversary special supercar, yes, the Enzo successor. Dubbed the Ferrari F70, word in the industry says it will get a 920hp engine. According to an Autoweek report in the UK, the Ferrari F70, if that is what it ends up being […]