The ARK Performance Hyundai Veloster turbo has been completed and revealed in these first images. This is the Veloster turbo project previewed a few weeks ago, featuring a completely modified body, interior and engine. Hyundai hasn’t officially released the Hyundai Veloster onto the market yet, at least locally, which could […]
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.
Video: 480hp V8 Chev bar stool – ‘Add A Motor To It’
Following in the theme set by the world’s fastest couch last month, the latest episode of ‘Add A Motor To It’ features a 480hp V8 Chev bar stool. What will they think of next? Kit Anderson is the man behind the 480hp V8 Chev bar stool who made it after […]
Nissan Juke-R unveiled in full by surprise in Spain
Nissan has shocked us all by unveiling the Nissan Juke-R concept in full at a recent Nissan Qashqai launch in Spain. The company has released a couple of videos in the past few weeks and then went suspiciously quiet for a little while there. Now we know why. As already […]
BMW M wants its own separate supercar
BMW’s in-house performance division, know simply as ‘M division’, is expressing interest in creating a Mercedes-Benz SLS rival; a unique and separate M model that doesn’t rely on engineering and platforms already laid out by BMW. Cars such as the BMW M3 and the awesome new BMW M5 may be […]
Audi TT RS Plus on the way – report
The Audi TT RS could be about to get even hotter, as reports are spreading about an Audi TT RS Plus variant in the works. The model will bring more power and less weight compared with the already-capable Audi TT RS. (rendered speculation only) If you walk into an Audi […]
Mazda TAKERI concept revealed ahead of 2011 Tokyo show
Mazda has revealed that a new Mazda TAKERI concept will make its international debut at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show next month. The new concept previews a next-generation medium sedan, using the company’s KODO design language. It looks very similar to the Mazda SHINARI concept that was revealed some time […]
Video: Aston Martin Rapide crash with Roberto Ricci
This is not something you see everyday; it’s an Aston Martin Rapide crash caught on video as it happened. The crash occurred while owner Roberto Ricci was taking Dave White, editor of MPORA, for a quick spin. Roberto Ricci, founder of RRD surf equipment designs, recently took his Aston Martin […]
For Sale: 1997 Volvo V90 with LS1 V8 Chev engine
Obviously, this has got to be one of the best sleepers concepts around. It’s a 1997 Volvo V90 wagon with a LS1 Chevrolet V8 under the bonnet. And it’s up for sale right now on eBay, in the US. If you’re interested in fooling other motorists at the traffic lights […]