According to a report, the next-generation 2013 Subaru WRX, which won’t be an Impreza anymore, will be powered by a turbocharged version of the Subaru BRZ FA20 2.0-litre engine, producing around 201kW. In the BRZ, the 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer engine uses direct injection technology developed by Toyota. It already produces […]
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.
Nissan GT-R VVIP special edition for Middle East
Nissan has unveiled a Nissan GT-R VVIP special edition ahead of its Big Boys Toys 2012 event debut in February. The special model is designed for the Middle East market only. Looking like your typical Middle East special, the Nissan GT-R VVIP features plenty of rich highlights, specifically, gold highlights. […]
2012 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Christmas card teaser
As a follow-up to the spy images Jaguar released last week, the company has now put out a 2012 Jaguar XF Sportbrake wagon Christmas card, teasing the new variant’s rear end styling and capacity. Is Jaguar hinting a large rear cargo space for the upcoming 2012 Jaguar XF Sportbrake? Santa […]
2012 Nissan GT-R Track Pack does 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds
Nissan UK has released details and pricing for the new 2012 Nissan GT-R Track Pack. Nissan reveals that the new model does 0-60mph (97km/h) in 2.7 seconds. The 2012 Nissan GT-R Track Pack comes with various features which allow it to excel on the track. Features include lightweight RAYS alloy […]
We don’t need another hero: Police testosterone reaches anabolic new level
Do you ever get the feeling the Government just keeps telling you what to do? Don’t smoke. Don’t drink. Eat more bananas. Exercise now, but don’t exercise now. Support the mining industry (even though it’s soon to be digging up your backyard). And most of all, don’t ever watch the […]
F&M Mugello new Italian supercar on the way
Italian car company Faralli & Mazzanti (F&M) is working on a new supercar called the F&M Mugello. By the looks of these teaser images, it’s going to be mid-engined and presented in an exotic low-profile body. Specific details of the F&M Mugello are yet to be released, but going off […]
G-Power 2012 BMW M5 tuning program begins
German tuning company, G-Power, renowned for the BMW M5 Hurricane, is starting work on the new 2012 BMW M5 twin-turbo V8. In preliminary tuning, the company already sees 620hp (463kW). It’s going to be exciting times ahead for tuners of the new M5, as there’s certainly plenty of potential there. […]
Video: 2012 BMW M5 vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG vs Panamera vs XFR
EVO magazine in the UK has just released a video of a drag race between a 2012 BMW M5, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG BiTurbo, Jaguar XFR, and a Porsche Panamera S. Before you watch the run, if you’d prefer, here are the main details of each car in case […]