In 2009, FBI agents in the US took a stolen and recovered Ferrari F50 no less, for a bit of a joy ride only to crash it into a hedge. The expense of the damages was left to Motor Insurance insurance company, but the company wasn’t interested in covering the […]
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: Nissan Juke-R story – part 2
Last week, Nissan officially introduced the ballistic Nissan Juke-R Nissan GT-R concept, hinting at a possible production version. The company has now released a second video outlining the Nissan Juke-R story and some of the technical hurtles and highlights of the project. As previously reported, Nissan hasn’t confirmed if a […]
Mazda confirms rotary future on Twitter page
Mazda Japan has reassured rotary enthusiasts on its Twitter page that a successor to the just discontinued Mazda RX-8 is being developed. The company hasn’t released specific details on particular model, leaving it open to plenty of speculation. As previously reported, Mazda has given us various small but sure details […]
Video: E46 BMW 3 Series custom-built drift car with 500hp LS3 6.2 V8
Here’s something different to the usual JDM-style tuning normally associated with the drift scene. It’s a custom-built BMW E46 3 Series Coupe drift car featuring an LS3 V8, built by HGK Racing. Yes, a BMW 3 Series Coupe with an LS3 6.2-litre V8 conversion for the sheer purpose of amplifying […]
Fiat 500 Abarth Cinquone Stradale with 224kW (300hp)
The Fiat 500 may not be the manliest of cars upon initial thought, but this 224kW (300hp) Fiat 500 Abarth Cinquone Stradale with a very aggressive and chunky widebody bodykit may change that notion. The Fiat 500, especially the Fiat 500 Abarth (Esseesse in Australia), has been a hot favourite […]
Infiniti FX50 Sebastian Vettel Edition production confirmed
Nissan has confirmed production of the Infiniti FX50 Sebastian Vettel Edition will go ahead, despite being unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show last month as a concept. Infiniti is also thinking of launching an Infiniti Performance Line (IPL) brand with the possibility of more performance editions on the way. […]
RevoZport BMW 1 Series M Coupe Raze P450 kit released
Remember the tough little RevoZport Raze P450 BMW 1 Series M Coupe? The tuning company has announced the kit is now finalised and available for purchase, and has released tantalizing images of the full kit in the flesh with a carbon fibre roof. The RevoZport Raze P450 BMW 1 Series […]
2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 convertible announced
With the launch of the new most powerful Camaro ever heating up, Chevrolet has unveiled the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 convertible edition. The ZL1 convertible is set to make an official debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 convertible will share the […]