The Mazda3 has overtaken the Aussie Holden Commodore as Australia’s most popular vehicle, according to official 2011 VFACTS figures. The Commodore has been the country’s best-selling vehicle for the past 15 years. Holden made 40,617 Commodore sales in 2011, while Mazda sold 41,429 examples of its Mazda3. Both figures are […]
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.
Summernats 25 starts today with reintroduced Citycruise event
Just a friendly reminder to all the street machine and four and rotary enthusiasts out there, Summernats 25 kicks off today! In case you forgot. Summernats will be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, kicking off with the reintroduction of the Citycruise today at 12pm noon. So if you’re in […]
Lexus LF-LC concept looks stunning in the flesh
Some more images of the all-new Lexus LF-LC concept have been revealed online, this time showing the dramatic coupe outside in the flesh. The LF-LC coupe will debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week. Full details and specifications on the Lexus LF-LC concept are […]
2012 Holden Calais V Series II preview
PerformanceDrive is preparing its quick spin review of the new 2012 Holden Calais V Series II, fitted with the revised 3.6-litre SIDI V6 engine. The 2012 Calais features the least update changes of all the new 2012 VE Series II Commodore variants. As previously reported, the 2012 Holden Calais V […]
Sareni United Chevrolet Camaro GT3 race car unveiled
Sareni United, a subsidiary of Reiter Enginering, has unveiled its Sareni United Chevrolet Camaro GT3 race car. The package will take part in International GT racing. And you thought the upcoming Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was the most powerful Camaro ever made. Well, we did too. The Sareni United Chevrolet Camaro […]
Ariel Atom crash in Belgium kills journalist
An unfortunate Ariel Atom crash in Belgium has resulted in the death of a journalist. Michael Cornette, of the Krant van West-Vlaanderen in Belgium, was taking a passenger ride in the very quick lightweight supercar at the time. The Ariel Atom was being driven by Mattieu Desmet at the time […]
Reiter Engineering Lamborghini Gallardo LP600+ GT3 package
If you’re thinking of getting into endurance racing, the new Reiter Engineering Lamborghini Gallardo LP600+ GT3 package could be right down your alley. The German-based Reiter Engineering company has just released its latest 2012 build package which has been specifically developed for GT3-style endurance racing. It not only looks fierce, […]
Video: Scion FR-S turbo drift car spied at Laguna Seca
A Scion FR-S turbo drift car was spotted recently at Laguna Seca circuit showing off some sideways action, and, more interestingly, a heavily turbocharged engine. The Scion FR-S, and parent cars Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ, have been in the spotlight lately not only due to their recent unveiling, but also due […]