The 2012 Ward’s 10 Best Engines results have been announced. The soon-to-be 2.0-litre EcoBoost Ford Falcon engine is in the rankings while the Audi 3.0 TFSI V6 is the rated best. Taking out top honours this year is the 3.0-litre supercharged TFSI V6 petrol engine from the Audi A6. It […]
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.
Lamborghini Aventador Roadster production getting near
Of course it was coming, but insiders are now confirming a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster getting close. This will be the drop top version of the already super-stunning new flagship V12 Lamborghini coupe. (rendered speculation only) Following in the footsteps of the Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster will be […]
Video: Sebastian Vettel impersonates Kimi Raikkonen at Autosport Awards (funny)
Sebastian Vettel kicked up a few laughs during a small speech at the Autosport Awards recently, putting on a little impersonation of Kimi Raikkonen. He spoke some funny words (possibly hungover?) about other racing drivers as well, such as Juha Kankkunen – former World Rally Champion – and Nigel Mansell. […]
2012 Bentley Continental GT V8 unveiled, in Australia in August
Bentley has revealed the new 2012 Bentley Continental GT V8 ahead of its 2012 North American International Auto Show debut. This is the vehicle that Bentley released a teaser on last week, previewing sounds of the new 4.0-litre V8 engine. As previously speculated, the new 2012 Bentley Continental GT V8 […]
Anderson Germany Audi S8 Superior Grey Edition V10
Looking like the ultimate bank heist getaway car, the Anderson Germany Audi S8 Superior Grey Edition is as stealth as it comes. It’s based on the previous model S8 with the V10 engine. The Audi S8 is becoming an increasingly popular car for tuners and enthusiasts in various markets, as it’s […]
2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe unveiled
BMW has unveiled the 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe, the four-door coupe version of the new BMW 6 Series. It features five seats, and will come in three different variants, at least internationally; the 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe, 2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe, and the 2013 BMW 650i […]
For Sale: Jaguar C-Type Le Mans replica
Going up for auction at the Shannons Summer Classic Auction in February is this fully recreated 1953 Jaguar C-Type. It has been a one-owner vehicle since the project was completed in 2003, and has covered just 805km since. It’s all based on an original 1953 Jaguar C-Type and was recreated […]
GC10-V8 BMW 1 Series M Coupe widebody race car – video
And you thought BMW 1 Series M Coupe tuning had reached its peak. Well, maybe you didn’t, but this GCA GC10-V8 BMW 1 Series M Coupe (Global Concept Automobile) certainly comes close. On the outside, it’s easy to see this is based on a 1 M, but the body styling […]