Volkswagen has revealed the all-new ‘MQB’ platform that will underpin the next-generation 2013 Volkswagen Golf Mk7. The chassis will feature a number of advanced new technologies, including a multi-collision brake system. The new MQB (Modularer Querbaukasten – Modular Transverse Matrix) platform is set to underpin a range of upcoming vehicles […]
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.
Honda CR-Z GT300 racing version to enter 2012 Super GT
Honda has released some computer-generated images of its upcoming Honda CR-Z GT300 race car it will race in this year’s Super GT Japanese touring car championship. The sporty new Honda (full Honda CR-Z review here) won’t be the first hybrid in the Japanese Super GT series, it will compete against […]
Video: Ford RS200 and Audi Quattro Sport review by Chris Harris
Chris Harris has posted up a review comparison of the awesome Ford RS200 and the Audi Quattro Sport. These are the road-going versions of the famous Group B Rally cars. Group B Rally, for those who don’t know, was the World Rally Championship during 1982 to 1986. The series allowed […]
2012 Honda Civic Australian pricing announced, here in March
The all-new 2012 Honda Civic will arrive in Australia in March. The new VTi-L is now the base model and is up to $1500 cheaper than the outgoing VTi base model, which is no longer in the lineup. The new VTi-L pricing undercuts the previous VTi-L by $3700. This is […]
2012 Hyundai i40 Premium review – quick spin
It’s not European. It looks like it though, doesn’t it? The 2012 Hyundai i40 Premium is one of the first vehicles to come from the South Korean company to be built specifically targeting the European market. The i40 is based on the new Hyundai i45/US Sonata platform, and is available […]
2012 Ferrari F2012 F1 car unveiled
Ferrari has pulled the wraps off its new 2012 Ferrari F2012 F1 car. Ferrari says it is all-new, with completely revised aerodynamic styling, suspension and chassis setup over the outgoing 2011 F1 car. Upon initial inspection, we’re guessing you’re saying, ‘what is going on with that nose?’. It features a […]
Lamborghini Gallardo crash by groom on way to wedding
Talk about bad timing. A groom and best man driving a hired Lamborghini Gallardo earlier today in Sydney had a crash on their way to the wedding. It’s understood the wet weather contributed to the cause of the accident. Luckily both of them walked away uninjured, and, as far as […]
For Sale: 1991 Ferrari F40 – stunning black on black example
The Ferrari F40 is arguably the greatest and most iconic supercar ever made. This 1991 Ferrari F40 black on black example up for sale in Tokyo reminds us just how great the F40 was. Even just looking at it, you could stare all day. Every corner and every aspect features […]