The Subaru BRZ Concept STI has been revealed as a preview to its 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show debut later this month. This is the first time a Subaru version of the Toyota FT-86 has been shown. Although this is a Subaru BRZ Concept STI version, it does give us […]
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 FT-86 specifications revealed, 147kW confirmed
The hugely anticipated Toyota FT-86 specifications have been revealed in a manual. Such engine power and weight details aren’t set to be unveiled officially until the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show later this month. Recent rumours and reports have been right, as these latest Toyota FT-86 specifications show, the coupe will […]
Mercedes-Benz E-Class lightweight version on the way – report
According to Auto Bild magazine in Germany, Mercedes-Benz is working on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class lightweight version, made from carbon fibre. (rendered speculation by Auto Bild) To help the company reduce its overall emissions output, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class lightweight will focus on being as light as possible, allowing it to drastically […]
BMW M3 Frozen Black edition available in Australia
BMW has announced the special BMW M3 Frozen Black edition is available in Australia. Just 12 examples are set to go on sale, making for a unique and sure-to-be rare collectible in the future. Like many new ‘black’ edition performance cars that seem to be popping up from various automotive […]
Scion iQ-RS, Scion iQ RX, Scion iQ-MR to debut at SEMA show
Four special Scion iQ shows car are preparing for their 2011 SEMA debut; the Scion iQ-RS, Scion iQ RX, Scion iQ-MR and a unique Scion iQ chop top by Pit Boss Cartel. Toyota US brand, Scion – a brand targeted at the younger generation – is looking make a big […]
2012 MINI Roadster unveiled
MINI has unveiled the new MINI Roadster, a convertible version of the recently released MINI Coupe. The new MINI Roadster features a manual-operated flip down roof and is shorter, lower and slimmer than the MINI Cooper Cabriolet. The 2012 MINI Roadster is part of MINI’s aim to expand model options […]
2012 Holden Commodore SS V Perfect Blue preview
PerformanceDrive is finalising its 2012 Holden Commodore SS V review. The 2012 Holden Commodore range is available in a new Perfect Blue colour option, featured on our test car, inspired by the retro Peter Brock Formula Blue HDT Group A VK SS Commodore. The new colour is one of the […]
Video: Lamborghini Aventador review by Fifth Gear
Tiff Needell from UK’s Fifth Gear TV program has just tested the stonking new Lamborghini Aventador. A video of the review has just been posted up on YouTube. For those of you who have been living under a rock for the last year, Lamborghini recently released its new flagship V12 […]