To mark the 60th anniversary of Ferrari’s first ever Formula One win, the company is introducing the Ferrari 599 GTB 60F1 special edition. It’s expected to be one of the last iterations of the 599 before the new model comes in in 2013. On July 14, 1951, Froilan Gonzalez drove […]
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.
Toyota Prius GT300 Super GT race car set for 2012
Last week, Subaru revealed the new Subaru BRZ GT300 Super GT race car. So what about Toyota and its GT 86? Is there a GT300 version on the way? Not quite. Toyota is apparently working on a Toyota Prius GT300 Super GT race car instead. Yes, although it might be […]
Nissan Juke-R first track test drive videos at Silverstone UPDATE: official video
Two new videos have just been released showing a preview drive of the Nissan Juke-R concept on Silverstone circuit in the UK. This is the project Nissan boffins have been working on, involving slotting a GT-R engine and running gear into a compact Nissan Juke SUV/crossover. With vast modifications to […]
HSV Clubsport R8 SV-R Queensland Police vehicles unveiled
In conjunction with the Queensland Police Fleet Management Branch, Queensland Police Service has unveiled four HSV ClubSport R8 SV-R (Special Vehicle Response) vehicles. They feature power boosts and will be used for highway patrol duties this Christmas. The Christmas Road Safety Campaign hopes these new HSV Clubsport R8 SV-R additions […]
2012 Ford FPV FG MkII range prices announced
FPV has released prices for the new 2012 Ford FPV FG MkII range. All models will feature a new touch-screen 8.0-inch Interior Command Centre (ICC) infotainment interface, some exterior styling tweaks, and a no-cost optional six-speed automatic transmission. Kicking off the range will be the new 2012 Ford FPV FG […]
Kohler Tuning Audi TT RS with 321kW sounds incredible
Kohler Tuning in Germany has released a tuning package for the already awesome Audi TT RS. Power for the screaming five-cylinder engine is taken out to 321kW (430hp). In standard form, the Audi TT RS is the most powerful and high performance Audi TT ever made. It comes with various […]
Mazda6 coupe on the way – report
Yes, according to international reports, Mazda is working on a Mazda6 coupe. The new variant is expected to join the next-generation lineup due in 2013. A senior source from Mazda has apparently revealed to What Car? in the UK what the company plans for the next Mazda6. Plans include up […]
Video: 2012 Bentley previews new 4.0 V8 engine sounds
Bentley will start adopting a new Audi 4.0-litre V8 for its upcoming models next year, replacing the current 6.0-litre W12 in the Continental GT. The videos below, one simply called ‘Bentley’s potent new soundtrack’, is believed to preview the new engine sound. Power and specifications are yet to be revealed, […]