RAUH-Welt Begriff (RWB) Porsche 911 tuning specialist has made a US debut at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The company previewed a number of custom show cars at the event, showcasing the company’s trademark wide-body kits. Those who love their old-school Porsches will have heard of RAUH-Welt Begriff. […]
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.
Vauxhall Astra VXR GTC revealed
Vauxhall has revealed the new Vauxhall Astra VXR GTC performance coupe. The GTC-based VXR will be the fastest and most powerful Astra ever made, and offer 207kW (277hp). The new Vauxhall Astra VXR is based on the well received Vauxhall Astra GTC and Opel Astra GTC, featuring a sporty coupe […]
2012 BMW M5 does 0-60mph (97km/h) in 3.7 seconds in reality
The 2012 BMW M5 is actually quicker than the company makes out, according to Car and Driver in the US. The magazine has just run some real-world acceleration times and it turns out the most powerful 5 Series is also the quickest accelerating rear-wheel drive production sedan. Car and Driver […]
Enjuku Racing Hyundai Genesis LS1 V8 at 2011 SEMA
Enjuku Racing has unveiled a special Enjuku Racing Hyundai Genesis LS1 V8 project racer at the 2011 SEMA Show. The sporty coupe features a stonking supercharged 350ci Chev conversion. The Enjuku Racing Hyundai Genesis LS1 V8 project was one of the more serious track-oriented packages on show at SEMA this […]
Porsche unveiling ‘world premiere’ at LA Auto Show
Porsche has announced it will be unveiling a “world premiere” model at the upcoming 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show in just a couple of weeks’ time. The company is yet to reveal details on what the model will be. There are various speculations going around. Some say it will be […]
Hyundai Veloster Turbo confirmed for Australia
With the Toyota FT-86 and Subaru BRZ really sizzling up anticipation, Hyundai Australia has confirmed the Hyundai Veloster Turbo will be heading Down Under. The car will rival the Japanese coupes, taking a very similar slice of the market. With details of the Toyota FT-86 recently leaked, pointing to a […]
Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 SA Aperta twin supercharged with 875hp
You’ve got modified cars, then you’ve got modified high-performance cars, like this Novitec Rosso Ferrari 599 SA Aperta twin-supercharged V12 that offers a whacking 875hp (653kW). Renowned German Ferrari tuner, Novitec Rosso, has been known to produce some pretty wicked Ferrari creations in its time. But this 599 stands out […]
Land Rover performance brand could be on the way – report
Land Rover is apparently thinking of expanding and opening a new performance brand, separate to Land Rover and Range Rover. The new brand could offer a bespoke and distinct high-performance range of vehicles. According to a recent Inside Line report in the US, Land Rover Global brand director, John Edwards, […]