Subaru and Toyota have revealed the Subaru BRZ RA and Toyota GT 86 RC stripped out, lightweight ‘purist-spec’ versions. These come with the bare minimum and are perfect for modification and/or competition. Like various Subaru WRX variants in the past that have been released in stripped out guise, these two […]
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.
2013 Audi RS 4 Avant rendered
As previously reported, Audi is set to reveal the new 2013 Audi RS 4 Avant at the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show next month. Here’s a rendering of what to expect. Although no further details or confirmation has been made, this rather appealing artist’s rendering has surfaced on the web, […]
Jaguar C-X75 limited production of 10 to use gas turbines
Up to 10 limited edition Jaguar C-X75 supercars using gas turbines could go into production, retaining the futuristic and ultra-cool powertrain first seen on the concept car. The Jaguar C-X75 concept car was envisaged as using predominately an electric powertrain, while gas turbines would be used to act like range-extenders, […]
Video: Toyota GT 86 track test and media launch insight with Chris Harris
We have another beauty from Chris Harris for you for a laid-back Friday. The car’s European launch recently took place in Spain, where Harris was able to uncover some extra details about the 86. As you’ll see, chief engineer of the 86 project, Tetsuya Tada, reveals that although the Toyota […]
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG ‘baby SLS’ 911 fighter on the way?
Mercedes-Benz and AMG are said to be considering introducing a Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG, or so it has been named in the industry. The new model would compete in the market rivaling the likes of the Porsche 911. (rendered speculation only) Also slated as the baby SLS, the idea behind the […]
BMW 1 Series and BMW 3 Series M Sports Plus for Australia
BMW Australia has announced the M Sports Plus package for the current BMW 1 Series and BMW 3 Series. The pack includes unique ‘M’ sports enhancements. According to the company, customers are taking strong interest in sporty special edition models. The M Sports Plus provides personalised touches inside and out, […]
Nissan to join V8 Supercars in 2013 – UPDATE: NISMO involvement
Nissan is set to join the V8 Supercars in 2013, breaking the usual fight of Holden versus Ford. Kelly Racing – current Holden team – will pair up with Nissan, entering four cars. Unlike in the early Nineties, Nissan won’t be competing in the series with the awesome all-wheel drive […]
Opel Astra GTC confirmed for Australia Q3
Opel is getting ready to launch in Australia. The local arm has now confirmed the Opel Astra GTC will join the initial lineup at the launch during the third quarter of this year. The Opel Astra GTC has been well-praised in overseas markets. It offers sporty hot-hatch coupe styling, a […]