The new 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo has been revealed just prior to its 2012 North American International Auto Show unveiling in Detroit. The turbocharged version will make its way to Australia some time after mid-2012. It features a 1.6-litre turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine producing 152kW of power and 265Nm of […]
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.
TRD Toyota GT 86 Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 unveiling confirmed
We’re all eagerly awaiting the debut of the TRD Toyota GT 86. Thanks to the TRD website, we now know the performance version will be revealed at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 starting January 13. Very little has been revealed in the image posted up on the TRD website, other […]
2013 Porsche Boxster S to get turbo four cylinder with 267kW (360hp)
According to reports from the US, the upcoming 2013 Porsche Boxster S will feature a turbocharged four-cylinder engine outputting 267kW (360hp), while the styling will be more aggressive with larger vents and scoops. (current model Porsche Boxster Spyder shown) The current Porsche Boxster S features a naturally aspirated 3.4-litre flat […]
2013 Dodge Dart revealed ahead of Detroit unveiling
The 2013 Dodge Dart has been revealed ahead of its official debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, which starts tomorrow. The Dart is seen as a successor to the Dodge Caliber. Various teaser images of the all-new Dodge Dart have been released over the past couple of […]
2012 Honda Accord Euro vs 2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport AWD: comparison
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT If you’re in the market for a sporty, mid-sized family car, these two propositions from Japan should be considered; the 2012 Honda Accord Euro Luxury and the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi Sport AWD. They both promise ‘sporty’ dynamics while blending five-seat accommodation, reasonable performance and an upper-class […]
Tesla Model X to be unveiled Febuary 9, Tesla Model S in Australia 2013
Tesla will unveil its all-new Tesla Model X electric SUV on February 9. The new SUV will enter the market in the premium segment, rivalling the likes of the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7. Since it’s a Tesla, it’s also promising to be a quick bit of gear. Just before […]
For Sale: Eleanor Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 from Gone in 60 Seconds
A celebrity car of a different kind is going up for auction, the Eleanor Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 from the movie Gone in 60 Seconds. The famous car will go under the hammer at the COYS international auction event held at the Autosport International show in Birmingham, UK, on January […]
GReddy 35RX Nissan GT-R 1000hp prepares for 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon
The mack daddy, the GReddy 35RX Nissan GT-R, has received a new BenSopra widebody bodykit with fresh livery. The epic build and its upgrades will make an official debut at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon next week. The GReddy 35RX Nissan GT-R is easily one of the fiercest R35 GT-R […]